Things to do in Lugano
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Shared Subacco Lake Como Boat Tour for 3 Hours
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Lake Como, 1690: Tour and Immersive dinner
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Rivera-Ticino: Splash e Spa Tamaro 4-Hour SPA Entry Ticket
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Boat Tour Lake Como Venetian Taxi from 1 to 7h
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What to do in Lugano
Popular places to visit
Monte San Salvatore
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.
Mount Brè
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Brè and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
Santa Maria degli Angeli
Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.
Palazzo dei Congressi
Palazzo dei Congressi is just one of the places to see in Lugano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Via Nassa
During your trip to Lugano, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura in Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
Find out about the history of Lugano with a stop at Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Parco Ciani
Explore the lovely green spaces of Parco Ciani and also enjoy the boating in Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Piazza della Riforma
You can find out about the history of Lugano with a trip to Piazza della Riforma. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Areas of Lugano
Lugano City-Centre
Take time in Lugano City-Centre to visit attractions like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. You might also appreciate the lake views, and you can hop on the metro at Lugano Funicular Station to see more of the city.
Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.
Carona
You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Carona. You might want to make time for a stop at Monte San Salvatore or Schwimmbad Carona.
Loreto
While visiting Loreto, you might make a stop by sights like MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
Viganello
Viganello is well-liked for its mountain views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Lugano area, you might plan a trip to Lake Lugano or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.
Besso
When in Besso, you can plan a visit to Lake Lugano and Via Nassa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
