Lugano Region - Beauty from the shores to the peaks
Whether it be nature lovers, bikers, culture vultures, foodies or wine connoisseurs, Lugano attracts visitors all year round with its Mediterranean climate and diversity and it's a mere two-hour train journey from Zurich!
The region boasts some 900 km of hiking trails and 400 km of mountain bike trails, as well as rustic farmhouses and marvellous lake landscapes.There are just under 40 museums in Lugano with a wonderful cultural programme and visitors can enjoy the flavours of the local traditional cuisine with its renowned Michelin-starred restaurants and fine local wines that will surprise even the most refined palates. Welcome to the South of Switzerland!
The cradle of great artists
The region of Lugano is still the venue for a wide range of important exhibitions and cultural events. One of the most important cultural institutions is the LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, which also houses one of the two exhibition venues of the Museo d'arte della Svizzera italiana (MASI), the art museum of southern Switzerland. The exhibition and event programme is always available on both venues' websites. masilugano.ch, luganolac.ch
Yves Klein and Arman. Le Vide et Le Plein
The Collezione Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati is being showcased in the exhibition hall adjacent to the LAC. The collection – one of the most important in the Italian nouveau réalisme art movement and in international contemporary art – is presented twice a year in temporary exhibitions. From 22 September 2024 to 12 January 2025, the Collezione Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati will be showing Yves Klein and Arman. Le Vide et Le Plein and drawing a comparison of the works of these two French artists for the very first time. The exhibition project was designed by Mario Botta. collezioneolgiati.ch
Lugano Bike Nr. 66 – Mountain Bike Route
The Lugano region has the highest density of official mountain bike trails in Switzerland. Mountain bikers can freely explore the region in direct contact with nature on over 400 kilometres of marked and carefully maintained trails. Lugano Bike Nr. 66 Mountain Bike Route is one of the most beautiful routes in Ticino and takes cyclists around the Val Colla above Lugano, over the imposing Monte Tamaro and through the hilly forests of Malcantone. Alpine meadows, pastures and the three mountain huts of Pairolo, San Lucio and Capanna Monte Bar make the route special. luganobike66.com
New gondola lift at Monte Tamaro
A new milestone has been reached in the over 50-year history of the family-owned company Monte Tamaro SA. The construction work, necessary to replace the entire gondola lift and its stations, was started in May 2024. The lift is planned to be reopened in June 2025. The new gondola lift will bring significant improvements in terms of accessibility, environmental compatibility and the landscape. montetamaro.ch
Dine Around the Lugano region
The new Dine Around experience encompasses the variety of the Lugano region's culinary offerings and allows you to enjoy a real culinary gastronomic experience in the 20 restaurants that are involved in the Ticino Gourmet Tour and in the four different offers – Gourmet, City Break, Nature and Pieds Dans l'eau . With the vouchers, you can try the various menus created by the restaurants, serving high-quality local and delicious food. Further information is available at: luganoregion.com/dinearound-en
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