What to do and see in Lugano, Swiss Alps: The Best Nature & Parks

December 15, 2021 Augustus Redeker

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
1%
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. Lido San Domenico

Lugano 6976 Switzerland +41 58 866 69 14 http://labuvette-lsd.ch
Excellent
48%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 63 reviews

Lido San Domenico

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

Via Lido, Lugano 6906 Switzerland +41 58 866 68 80 [email protected] http://www.lugano.ch/lugano-attiva/sport/strutture/lidi-e-piscine/lido-di-lugano.html
Excellent
46%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 223 reviews

Lido di Lugano

5. Lake Lugano

Lugano Switzerland +41 91 222 11 11 http://www.lakelugano.ch/en
Excellent
69%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

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.

6. The Olive Grove Trail

Sentiero di Gandria, 2 Cortivo di Castagnola, Lugano 6976 Switzerland https://www.luganoregion.com/it/cosa-fare/lago-e-natura/natura-outdoor/sentieri-tematici/detail/id/12782/sentiero-dell-olivo
Excellent
60%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 164 reviews

The Olive Grove Trail

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

via Trevano 100, Lugano 6900 Switzerland +41 91 970 11 47 [email protected] http://www.skateparklugano.ch
Excellent
73%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 26 reviews

Skatepark Lugano

8. Parco Sul Fiume Cassarate Al Piano Stampa

Piano Della Stampa, Lugano 6900 Switzerland
Excellent
40%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Parco Sul Fiume Cassarate Al Piano Stampa

9. Parco Villa Florida

Via Gaggini da Bissone, Lugano 6900 Switzerland http://www.luganoturismo.ch/it/89/parco-villa-florida.aspx?idActivity=86&idMod=171
Excellent
55%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Parco Villa Florida

10. 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
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
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

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