The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Lugano, Swiss Alps

September 26, 2021 Madelene Haan

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

Monte Bre, Lugano 6979 Switzerland +41 91 971 31 71 [email protected] http://www.montebre.ch/
Excellent
59%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 868 reviews

Monte Bre

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

Lugano 6902 Switzerland +41 91 985 28 28 [email protected] https://www.montesansalvatore.ch/
Excellent
66%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,260 reviews

Monte San Salvatore

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. Church of S. Maria degli Angioli

piazza Bernardino Luini 6, Lugano 6900 Switzerland +41 91 922 01 12 http://www.ticino.ch/en/commons/details/Church-of-S-Maria-degli-Angioli-Lugano/2682.html
Excellent
66%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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4.5 based on 551 reviews

Church of S. Maria degli Angioli

Reviewed By petecmalta - Island of Malta, Malta

Walking along the beautiful lakeside, we decided to cross the road and visit this small church. Upon entering, we were quite surprised to see a beautiful fresco depicting the 'Passion and Crucifixion of Christ' covering the whole wall of the nave. As it turns out, this Renaissance fresco defined by its expressiveness and vividness is Switzerland's most famous.

4. Lake Lugano

Lugano Switzerland +41 91 222 11 11 http://www.lakelugano.ch/en
Excellent
69%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
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4.5 based on 3,524 reviews

Lake Lugano

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.

5. Piazza della Riforma

Piazza della Riforma, Lugano Switzerland +41 58 866 66 00 http://www.luganoturismo.ch
Excellent
43%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 606 reviews

Piazza della Riforma

Reviewed By CidB_12 - Atlanta, United States

Picturesque area in town across from the beautiful lake Lugano. Great shops to browse and plenty of restaurants and cafes to feed your cravings.

6. Skatepark Lugano

via Trevano 100, Lugano 6900 Switzerland +41 91 970 11 47 [email protected] http://www.skateparklugano.ch
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Skatepark Lugano

7. Parco Sul Fiume Cassarate Al Piano Stampa

Piano Della Stampa, Lugano 6900 Switzerland
Excellent
40%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Parco Sul Fiume Cassarate Al Piano Stampa

8. LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura

piazza Bernardino Luini 6, Lugano 6900 Switzerland +41 58 866 42 00 [email protected] http://www.luganolac.ch/
Excellent
55%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 293 reviews

LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura

LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura is a new cultural centre dedicated to the visual arts, music and the performing arts, one of Switzerland’s most important cultural institutions, with the aim of promoting a wide range of art and establishing Lugano as a cultural crossroads between northern and southern Europe. The LAC is the pulsating heart of a cultural network that it extends over the city boundaries - involving museums, orchestras, artists, cultural associations, libraries, educational institutions, art galleries, and collectors - which aims to build upon a common project.

Reviewed By sjnodav - Lugano, Switzerland

In this recently opened Arts Centre you can see some very interesting exhibitions including art from private collections, the intimate side of big names such as Picasso and Giacometti and original work form artists like William Wegman and all with no crowds. On Sunday mornings you can sometimes enjoy to a free classical music concert given by students of the Lugano Conservatory in the main hall.

9. Parco Ciani

Piazza Civico, Lugano 6900 Switzerland +41 58 220 65 00 https://www.luganoregion.com/en/see-do/city-center-lakefront/detail/id/3303/parco-ciani
Excellent
66%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,305 reviews

Parco Ciani

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

10. Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

Via Cattedrale, Lugano 6900 Switzerland +41 91 921 49 45 http://www.parrocchialugano.ch/contatti-cattedrale
Excellent
36%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 205 reviews

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

Reviewed By 503sergiym - Dublin, Ireland

Situated on the hill with beautiful view of Lugano lake opens from the front of cathedral. Cathedral itself is a masterpiece. Must be seen.

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