Location: Lugano
Top Things to do in Lugano
What to do and see in Lugano, Swiss Alps: The Best Nature & Parks
Perfectly positioned on a lake with the Alps at its back, lucky Lugano has a little bit of everything. Ride a cable car up Monte San Salvatore or Monte Bre for sunny panoramas of lake, rivers, mountains and red-roofed buildings. Explore the town's churches, cathedrals and the expressive and colorful Piazza della Riforma. Sample some slow-cooked Ticinese cuisine, explore the lake on a boat or spend the day at the lido with its Olympic-sized pool.
Restaurants in Lugano
1. Monte Bre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 868 reviews
Reviewed By MandyAndMark_13 - Adelaide, Australia
We caught the funicular railway to the top - amazing views. Had a coffee there at one of the cafes and just took in the views. We then walked to Bre village (about 2km) and had lunch at a restaurant there - it was well sign posted and a fairly easy walk. We caught no.12 bus back to Lugano. Great day out and the weather was perfect.
2. Monte San Salvatore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,260 reviews
Reviewed By italiauno2017 - Cincinnati, United States
Beautiful cloudless skies provided an excellent day for the funicular ride to overlook the Lugano area for miles in all directions. I opted not to walk down because of the steepness of the path, but a number of hikers were coming up and I do mean steep.
3. Lido San Domenico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Za036 - Lugano, Switzerland
Since we have been there, we think, the bar has find a new management. Small card with yummy food, super friendly service and well... the view is just amazing! There's no pool and you can just jump in the lake (mainly to inform the one with small people) but it's so worthy! A short walk for the parking before the beginning of the Sentiero dell'Ulivo, or if you feel to walk more (about 20-25) parking in Gandria, the scenario is amazing.
4. Lido di Lugano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
5. Lake Lugano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,524 reviews
Reviewed By D9239EBbillb
Be sure to take a lake boat ride covering as much of the lake as you have time for, but most importantly, the stretch between Lugano and Porto Ceresio. That route will take you to Paradiso where you can take the funicular up to the top of Monte San Salvatore for a 360-degree view of the entire area, the casino at Campione (Italy), Brusino's funivia (we loved the restaurant at the top - what a view!) and the scenic gem of a town, Morcote.
6. The Olive Grove Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By 82manuelal - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Near Hotel Fischer, in Gandria, the sentiero dell'olivo is to start; very nice view to the lake and mountains, exotic nature and sometimes olive tree's and her explications, very interesting walk.
7. Skatepark Lugano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
8. Parco Sul Fiume Cassarate Al Piano Stampa
9. Parco Villa Florida
10. Parco Ciani
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,305 reviews
Reviewed By dr_ahmed_osama - Cairo, Egypt
It is an ideal place for a family to spend a couple of hours , children can be safe enjoy their time either running , riding bikes and strollers , a lot of beautiful scenes for a lot of colorful fantastic photos , different types of flowers with different colors , it is on the lake side where you reach the lake and saw the ducks and birds around you , many statues and art architecture are present , if u visit Lugano you should visit such wonderful tidy clean organized park
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