Lugano District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cable car system in a mountainous area with multiple cabins and a clear view of the surrounding landscape.
A coastal city with a prominent mountain and a calm bay.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain and a calm bay.
A scenic view of a lake surrounded by mountains, a yellow building with a red roof, and lush greenery.
A hillside village with colorful buildings, a calm lake, and boats docked along the shore.

Popular cities in Lugano District

A street with buildings, a tree, and a flower bed.
Lugano
Known for Lakes, Dining and Shopping
Relax on the shores of a sparkling lake surrounded by scenic mountains. Visit the historic center to learn about this Swiss-Italian city.

Reasons to visit

  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
  • Monte San Salvatore
  • Mount Brè
A row of colorful buildings with traditional architecture, a church tower, and a mountain in the background.
Melide
Known for Mountains
Trip time! Discover the mountains in Melide.

Reasons to visit

  • Swissminiatur
A lake with a fountain, mountains, and buildings.
Paradiso
Known for Lakes, Family-friendly and Budget
In this idyllic town sandwiched between Monte San Salvatore and Lugano, experience a slice of bliss on Lake Lugano’s shores.
A castle overlooking a lake surrounded by mountains.
Cademario
Known for Spas, Relaxing and Small town
Experience romantic Cademario: its sports, spas, hiking and more!
A tranquil lake with a small island featuring a church and residential buildings.
Vico Morcote
Known for Lakes, Dining and Bars
Escape to secluded Vico Morcote! Enjoy its lake views, bars and spas.
A forest floor covered with moss and small white flowers, surrounded by trees.
Collina d'Oro
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Countryside
Escape to romantic Collina d'Oro! Enjoy its dining, countryside and spas.

Stay near popular Lugano District attractions