Things to do in Lugano, Swiss Alps: The Best Sights & Landmarks

March 17, 2022 Brain Ambrose

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%
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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%
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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
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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. Convento dei Cappuccini

salita dei Frati 4, Lugano 6900 Switzerland
Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Convento dei Cappuccini

5. Chiesa Santa Maria di Loreto

via Carlo Maderno 10, Lugano 6900 Switzerland
Excellent
55%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
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0%
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Chiesa Santa Maria di Loreto

6. 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
1%
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.

7. Chiesa San Nicolao della Flue

via Mons. Angelo Jelmini 4, Lugano 6900 Switzerland
Excellent
53%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Chiesa San Nicolao della Flue

8. Chiesa San Rocco Lugano

Piazza San Rocco, Lugano Switzerland +41 76 479 97 89
Excellent
37%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

Chiesa San Rocco Lugano

9. Chiesa di Santa Maria Immacolata

Via Pietro Peri, Lugano Switzerland
Excellent
27%
Good
73%
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Chiesa di Santa Maria Immacolata

10. Parrocchia Cattolica Romana Sacro Cuore

via Carlo Maderno 20, Lugano 6900 Switzerland +41 91 922 01 17 [email protected] http://www.parrocchialugano.ch
Excellent
71%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Parrocchia Cattolica Romana Sacro Cuore

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