12 excursions in Ticino

Monte Brè

Known as the sunniest mountain in Switzerland, Monte Bré impresses with breathtaking views of Lake Lugano and the entire southern foothills of the Alps (one ascent and one descent).

Operating hours:
all year round

Monte San Salvatore

The funicular ride from Lugano up to Monte San Salvatore and the magnificent 360-degree view at the summit are a real experience (one ascent and one descent).

Operating hours:
all year round

Cardada

The breathtaking view on the Cardada has earned it the nickname "Pearl of Lake Maggiore". At Cardada station, this panoramic footbridge juts out between the treetops (an uphill and downhill ride).

Operating hours:
13.03. - 06.11.2023

Artù train

Artù, the little train of castles, takes you from the city centre to the 3 castles of Bellinzona, Castelgrande, Castello di Montebello and Castello die Sasso Corbaro, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites (a round trip).

Operating hours:
Beginning of April - beginning of November

Centovalli Express

Experience a varied ride from Locarno over viaducts, past gorges and waterfalls, through tunnels, along chestnut forests and vineyards to Camedo (free ride).

Operating hours:
all year round

Boat trip Lugano - Morcote - Ponte Tresa

Morcote is characterised by its division into an ecclesiastical part on the hillside and a secular one on the lake. Discover this place during a stop on the way to Ponte Tresa, a dream for sun worshippers (free ride).

Operating hours:
all year round

Here you will find more detailed information on the seasonal timetables

Boat trip Lugano - Porlezza (IT)

To the far north-east of Lake Lugano, the Italian municipality of Porlezza welcomes you. View nature from a different perspective on the way there and enjoy a moment of peace on the deep blue Lake Lugano (free ride).

Operating hours:
all year round

Here you will find more detailed information on the seasonal timetables

Postbus ride Verzascatal

Along the emerald-green Verzasca River, the post bus journey leads into the Verzasca Valley, past finely polished gorges, deep basins and an impressive mountain world. The arched bridge "Ponte dei Salti" in Lavertezzo is a special photo opportunity (free ride).

Operating hours:
all year round

Boat trip Locarno - Brissago - Ascona

With palm trees, Mediterranean ambience and the characteristic lakeside promenade, Ascona is the No. 1 excursion destination on Lake Maggiore. Travel comfortably by boat and let the wind blow around your ears (free travel).

Operating hours:
24.03.-03.11.2024

Here you will find more detailed information on the seasonal timetables

Brissago islands

On the Brissago Islands you can marvel at a nature and flower paradise with plants from almost all subtropical regions of the world. On a nature trail you can learn interesting facts about the plants (one entrance fee).

Operating hours:
20.03.-03.11.2024

Swissminiatur

Marvel at Switzerland in miniature at Switzerland's largest open-air miniature museum in Melide. Embedded in thousands of plants and flowers, 129 models of Switzerland's most famous buildings, monuments and means of transport are on display (one entry).

Operating hours:
16.03. - 03.11.2024

Museum Hermann Hesse

Immerse yourself in the life of the poet Hermann Hesse at the Torre Camuzzi. Overlooking Lake Lugano, this is where some of his most important works were written (one entrance fee).

Operating hours:
all year round

The stated operating hours are without guarantee. Please note that mountain railways and shipping companies may suspend all or part of their operations in the event of bad weather, low water or due to revision, disruptions or unforeseen events.

As long as the operating times for 2024 are not yet known for individual partners, the operating times for 2023 are displayed.