Quote: Whilst we were staying in the Lugano area in the south of Switzerland, one of the activities that we did was to go on a boat trip around some of Lake Lugano. With our trusty swiss pass in hand, we were able to… Read More

Quote: Of the three castles in Bellinzona, my favorite was Castillo de Montebello, which rises above the city like a graceful stone galleon.Montebello was built circa 1300 and later connected to the city's defenses via… Read More

Quote: If you are looking for a European Mardi Gras, especially one that is family-friendly, look no farther than Bellinzona's Rabadan. For the week before Ash Wednesday, Bellinzona becomes "La città del carnevale," the… Read More

Quote: The spire of Cattedrale San Lorenzo, located on the Via San Lorenzo below the main train station, is viewable from nearly anywhere in the city. It it just a few minutes walk from either the town center or the… Read More

Quote: Across from the Piazza Indipendenza, north on Via Canova at Corso Elvesia, not far from the Palias des Congres, the Lake Lugano Promenade broadens into the sprawling Parco Civico. At its entrance stands the… Read More

Quote: Another recommendation by our Hotel Clerk was a 3-hour boat tour of Lake Lugano and gave us a 50% off certificate for the boat tour. By the time we arrived at the boat to purchase our tickets ($10.36UDS each) it… Read More

Quote: You can see Monte San Salvatore from the boardwalk in Lugano - it is the rounded mountain raising up from the lake, the symbol of Lugano. To get to the mountain, take a bus or car to Paradiso and Monte San… Read More

Quote: The whole area around Lugano and the Ticino district begs exploration on foot. It's one of the best places in Switzerland, if not the world, to indulge your senses. If you only do one walk in the area, then put… Read More

Quote: Perched high above the city like a watchful gargoyle, the petite Sasso Corbaro Castle is the youngest of the three main castles in Bellinzona. The Sasso Corbaro was built to fill what was considered a dangerous… Read More

Quote: If you come to Bellinzona by train, turn left out of the station onto the Via le Stazione, which will take you to the heart of the old city in less than 10 minutes' walk. Here you can explore the lovely… Read More