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fox town mendrisio
Guided Excursions The Tourist Board offers a series of guided excursions for all those wishing to get to know the region of Lugano better. Our programmes have been designed to help you plan your holiday with your entertainment in mind. Let yourself be surprised by the many activities organised immersed in natural and cultural surroundings near the city. Welcome to Lugano! Located in a magnificent position on the lake shore and surrounded by mountains, Lugano is the ideal destination both for sports lovers and for people who prefer spending their day in total relax strolling through the shopping district. The city offers many leisure activities for families, giving children the possibility of amusing themselves and discovering some of the exceptional natural landscapes and cultural landmarks of the region. Lugano, a region to be discovered! Lugano, Yesterday and Today Lugano – Monte San Salvatore The excursion allows you to enjoy this natural landmark from many points of views and the summit offers a breath taking lookout point. Online Booking luganoturismo.ch/booking/en Lugano – Monte Brè From the heart of the city to the most uncontaminated peak of Lugano. You’ll enjoy the splendid view and walk through the tiny village of Brè. Incoming & Guide Services You’ll be able to book personalised packages to satisfy all your needs. The programmes described in this flyer may be adapted according to your requirements, so as to include restaurants, service, guides, etc. The charming actors will allow you to travel in time and get to know the people and the places that have made the city great. Architecture fans know that Lugano conceals small and great treasures recounting the periods that have marked its history. Book Your Hotel Now Lugano and its districts boast a long hospitality tradition and hotels are striking for their comfort, history and architecture. The offer ranges from the Luxury 5* Hotels on the lake shore to simple Bed & Breakfasts. Book your favourite hotel online taking advantage of the available offers. Lugano – Unexpected Classic Tour Romantic Walk through Traditions – Gandria Incoming Service luganoturismo.ch/incoming/en A visit to Lugano may not be defined as such if you don’t include Gandria, a romantic and picturesque hamlet. 1 2 3 4 Water, Air and Land Adventure Walking, Energy and Magic Discovering the Naturalistic Wonders of Ceresio Lake An Enchanted Journey through Art and Nature From the Lugano train station, take the train to Rivera, where the Mount Tamaro cableway will take you up the mountain, surrounded by incredible breath-taking views. At the top, the kids can explore the three level suspended path winding through magnificent, century old beech trees, while parents can just relax and admire the view. Back down to earth, take a swim at the Splash&Spa aquatic park, unique in its kind. Backpack, bathing suit and you’re all set… Ready for adventure! Take the cableway from Miglieglia to the top of Mount Lema and half an hour later you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular view. The stunning scenery, which will accompany you on your hike to Mount Tamaro spans from Lake Maggiore, Val Maggia, Val Verzasca and Locarno to the north, while to the south the view spans over Lugano, its valleys and the Lake. As a backdrop, the Alps’ most majestic peaks, Mount Rosa and the Matterhorn. From Mount Tamaro, a cableway will take you to Rivera, where a train will bring you back to Lugano. A unique experience, which will allow you to admire landscapes of rare beauty, surrounded by the naturalistic wonders of the Gulf of Lugano. A boat will take you to Gandria, a romantic fishermen’s village built at the foot of Mount Brè, to visit the small hamlet and have lunch in a typical Ticinese grotto. You may go back to Lugano either by boat or by taking the famous Olive Path, a pleasant walk back to town. The excursion, which from Mount San Salvatore leads to Morcote is simply ideal to admire the fascinating wonders of nature. The view from the summit of the San Salvatore is spectacular. The trail passes through the quaint village of Carona, where you’ll get the opportunity to visit the San Grato Park botanical gardens. The walk continues along an enchanted trail all the way to Alpe Vicania. From here you walk down to charming Morcote, where a boat awaits to take you back to Lugano. THE IDEAL PROGRAMME • Train Trip (TILO) Lugano – Rivera • Cableway to the top of Mount Tamaro • Tamaro Park • Cableway to the bottom of Mount Tamaro • Splash & Spa • Train Trip (TILO) Rivera – Lugano • Train Trip (TILO) Lugano – Lamone • Trip by Postal Bus Lamone- Miglieglia • Hike Lema - Tamaro • Tamaro Park • Train Trip (TILO) Rivera – Lugano Guided Excursions info luganoturismo.ch/guex/en Period: April – November Period: May – November Afternoon Proposta 1 • Return on foot by way of the Olive Path • Refreshing swim at the San Domenico Lido (Summer) • Visit to Ciani Park and back to Lugano THE IDEAL PROGRAMME Complete Programs on luganoturismo.ch/dp1en Complete Programs on luganoturismo.ch/dp2en THE IDEAL PROGRAMME Morning • Boat trip Lugano – Gandria • Visit to the village of Gandria • Lunch in a grotto of choice in Gandria Period: All Year Proposta 2 • Boat trip Gandria – Lugano • Shopping in Via Nassa • Apertif in the town centre Complete Programs on luganoturismo.ch/dp3en THE IDEAL PROGRAMME • The Mount San Salvatore Funicular • Visit the summit • Trail from the summit to Carona, visit of the town centre and of San Grato Park • Trail to Alpe Vicagna • Trail to Morcote • Visit of the Scherrer Park • Return by boat Morcote- Lugano Periodo: aprile – novembre Complete Programs on luganoturismo.ch/dp4en How to reach Lugano Schaffhausen Schaffhausen Basel Basel Zürich Zürich St. Gallen St. Gallen Bern Bern Fribourg Chur Luzern Lausanne Genève Luzern Fribourg Lausanne St. Moritz Bellinzona St. Moritz Bellinzona Genève Lugano Chur Lugano Milano Milano How to reach luganoturismo.ch/arrival/en Distance (km) Car (hours) Train (hours) Flight (hours) I – Milan 81 1h06 1h02 – CH – Zürich 204 2h23 2h39 0h50 CH – Bern 279 3h08 3h48 – CH – Geneva 378 4h33 6h23 0h50 CH – Lucerne 169 2h05 2h30 – CH – Interlaken 187 3h00 4h43 – F – Paris 835 7h53 10h49 2h45 Destinations Information ENTE TURISTICO DEL LUGANESE discoverlugano luganoinblog Discover 5 6 7 8 A Dive into the Medieval Past – Bellinzona UNESCO Lugano Shopping Tour, Fox Town & Swissminiatur A Day in Milan A Journey through History, Beauty and Taste Just a few kilometres away from Lugano stands one of Ticino’s main attractions: the castles of Bellinzona, today on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Don’t miss the opportunity of going back in time, visiting Ticino’s capital, where you’ll be able to admire the medieval architecture of the three castles of Bellinzona and the Sforza walls. For the most curious of you, there’s the Saturday morning market in the city’s historical centre that’ll give you a taste of the real Ticinese experience. A small tour of the ancient walls, the enchanting porticos near the lake, the sophisticated and refined atmosphere of Via Nassa is a great start for those wishing to explore the town centre. The trip continues with a boat ride on lovely lake Lugano and a visit to Swissminiatur, a theme park, where it’s possible to discover the whole of Switzerland in just an hour. For fashion lovers, the trip continues at the large FoxTown Outlet in Mendrisio. Shopping is just great in Milan, a real melting pot of different cultures. The train, departing from Lugano, will conduct you to the very heart of the Italian fashion district in little over than an hour; apart from indulging in shopping, you can also enjoy the charm and beauty of art and culture. If you love art and the Bohemian style, don’t miss the opportunity of visiting and enjoying the unique atmosphere of the art galleries along the Navigli. A fascinating excursion that allows you to appreciate the beauty of the Malcantone hills on board of a boat, which will take you from Lugano to Caslano. The trip continues with a visit to the Fishing Museum, where fans may enjoy a piece of Cantonal history and to the Chocolate Museum, where you can learn all about the history and production of chocolate, accompanied by a delicious smell of cocoa. This excursion is an ideal mix of culture, history and nature. THE IDEAL PROGRAMME Headquarter / Incoming Via Nizzola 2 CH-6901 Lugano Switzerland •Train trip (TILO) Lugano – Bellinzona •Visit of Castelgrande •Lunch in the historical centre •Ride on the tourist train •Visit to Castello di Sasso Corbaro •Visit to Castello di Montebello •Visit to Villa dei Cedri •Train trip (TILO) Bellinzona – Lugano T. +41 (0)58 866 66 22 F. +41 (0)58 866 66 29 [email protected] www.luganoturismo.ch luganoturismo.ch Complete Programs on luganoturismo.ch/dp5en Period: all year Lugano Lugano One One Day Day Adventures Adventures THE IDEAL PROGRAMME •Train trip (TILO) Lugano – Milano •Free day and shopping in Milan •Several possible cultural visits •Aperitif in Piazza Duomo •Train trip (TILO) Milano – Lugano THE IDEAL PROGRAMME Morning •Lugano + Via Nassa •Boat Lugano – Melide •Melide Swissminiatur + lunch Complete Programs on luganoturismo.ch/dp6en Afternoon •Train trip (TILO) Melide – Mendrisio San Martino •Shopping Fox Town •Train trip (TILO) Mendrisio San Martino – Lugano Period: all year Complete Programs on luganoturismo.ch/dp7en Period: all year THE IDEAL PROGRAMME •Boat trip Lugano – Caslano •Visit of Caslano and Fishing Museum •Lunch in Piazza Lago Complete Programs on luganoturismo.ch/dp8en •Visit to the “Alprose” Chocolate Museum • Minigolf game • Refreshing swim at the Caslano Lido (Summer) •Train trip (FLP) Caslano – Lugano Period: March – November Start planning your Holiday now!