Lugano

Lugano is a lakeside city in Ticino and the Italian-speaking part of southern Switzerland, and is the largest Italian-speaking city in Switzerland, or for that matter, outside Italy. Part of a temperate micro-climate, Lugano offers palm trees, picturesque boulevards, stunning views of the lake and the Alps, and plenty of opportunity for outdoor and indoor activities. Lugano also makes a good base for visiting other cities and sites in the area. The city is a pleasant place to relax in the summertime and is only half an hour away from Lake Como.

Travel to Lugano

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Lugano

Lugano Airport - 46.003611, 8.910278 - Lugano Airport Aeroporto-Lugano-Agno small international airport with Flights arriving from Zurich and Geneva. Swiss International Air Lines and / Etihad Regional offer discount web special prices to Lugano from many parts of Europe.

Milan's airports are 1.5 hours away by bus or train and are served by easyJet and Ryanair.

By Rail

Trains leave for Zürich (3h), Basel (3:34) and Milan (40min-1h) as well as Geneva (via Zürich or Locarno-Domodossola: 5h30 with one or two transfers, 6h30 via Milan with one transfer). Getting to Geneva or points west it is faster to go via Zürich or Locarno as the trains are more frequent and faster.

Stazione di Lugano - Lugano train station - 46.0054987, 8.9468354 ☎ +41 900 300 300

Travel on a Bus in Lugano

There are three shuttle services between Lugano and Milano Malpensa Airport|Milan Malpensa Airport:

Lugano Services](approx every 2 hours, 04:00–23:30; 1hr 10min; €25 one way; advance reservations on line or tickets directly on the bus)
JetBus (approx every 1-2 hrs; 06:00–23:10; €27 or Fr. 35 one way; can be booked at airport)
Malpensa Express (every 2 hrs; 8:35–23:35; €30 or Fr. 35 one way; can be booked at airport.)

There is also a daily bus service during summer to Tirano, Italy with train connection ( Bernina Express]) to St. Moritz (Switzerland).

Get Around

GPS 46.005|8.954

Lugano is small enough to get around on foot, and many of the streets are pedestrian-only, but the hills above the lakefront are very steep so the bus or the funicular from the centre of town might be a better option on the way up to the train station if you have a lot of bags. Taxis can be found on the primary streets. Ferries and funiculars are great options for seeing the views.

For more information:

TPL - Trasporti Pubblici Luganesi - 46.0058489, 8.9523876

|wikidata= - for bus services in the city. A short-journey ticket (30 min.) costs Fr. 1.90, 1-day travelcard for 1 zone — Fr. 7.20, short-journey multi-journey travelcard (6 trips) — Fr. 9.50 and the later can be used by multiple people.

- Funicolare Lugano Citta - Stazione - 46.0044889, 8.9496785 ☎ +41 91 800 72 28 - Fr. 1.10 This funicular links the old centre of the town on the lake shore to the train station higher up the hill. Starting 05.20 till 23.50, always and there is one every 5-10 minutes. TPL runs FuniBus, a bus shuttle service, between the train station and via Pelli GPS 46.0068214,8.9506012}}.

Funicolare Lugano Paradiso - Monte San Salvatore - Via delle Scuole 7, Lugano Paradiso - GPS: 45.9905555556, 8.94541666667 ☎ +41 91 985 28 28 Opening Hours: 17Jul–15Aug daily 09.00–23.00; 8May–11Jul & 21 Aug–26 September F, Saturday 09.00–23.00; the rest 09.00-17.00 Single: Fr. 23; Return: Fr. 30 links Lugano with the top of the Monte San Salvatore, with spectacular views of the Lake of Lugano and the isthmus of Melide and the Monte Generoso and the Italian enclave of Campione d'Italia on the other side of the lake.

Funicolare Monte Brè - Via Ceresio di Suvigliana 36, CH-6977 Ruvigliana 46.0065308, 8.970412 bus lines 2, 11, 12 to Cassarate-Monte Brè ☎ +41 91 9713171 Single: Fr. 16; Return: Fr. 25 See the end of the page linked for promotions. A funicular between Lugano and the top of the Monte Brè.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Lugano

Società Navigazione del Lago di Lugano - 45.9933243, 8.9468193 from Lugano Paradiso ☎ +41 91 971 52 23 - Runs ferry services across the Lake Lugano. They also offer a number of cruises. While much of Lake Lugano is in Switzerland, a large portion of it is in Italy, so take your passport when on a boat.

Local Languages

Italian is spoken in Lugano as a primary language. English and German are widely spoken by many of the individuals that interact with tourists.

What to See

Centro Storico - Old town - 46.0040716, 8.9501721 - Locarno_1.jpg

Palazzo Civico - Palazzo Riva - Piazza Riforma, 1 46.0034158, 8.9513469 - Piazza della riforma lugano switzerland . Lugano's City Hall

Parco Civico - Ciani Park - 46.0045336, 8.9568722 A peaceful park with a wide variety of flowers and trees located near the heart of Lugano's tourist area. Villa Ciani is located there.

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Gothic Church of Saint Lawrence - 46.0046156, 8.9486539

[[25SMariaAngeli - The church of S. Maria degli Angioli and a quaint old hotel

Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli 46.0000025, 8.9490294 - 25SMariaAngeli contains an impressive full-wall 16th-century fresco by Bernardino Luini.

Museo Cantonale d’Arte - Cantonal Art Museum - Via Canova 10 46.0043, 8.95327 ☎ +4191 815 79 71 - Musée cantonal d'Art de Lugano 01

Museo d'Arte Moderna - Museum of Modern Art - 45.99584, 8.94636
Hermann Hesse museum - 45.983083, 8.918976 The museum is in Montagnola and you can get there in fifteen minutes from the Lugano train station by a bus number 36 (direction Agra). Check the timetables beforehand as the buses aren't frequent. Get off at the bus stop Bellevue. ☎ +41 91 993 37 70 Opening Hours: Summer season (March - Oct) daily 10.00-18.30; otherwise F-Su 10.00-17.30 Fr. 7.50, Fr. 6.00 discounts for families and groups 2012-07-04 Montagnola Hesse Museum 30.JPG The museum also offers an audio guide for a walk in the steps of Hesse, which is an extremely good choice on a beautiful day. Besides the exhibition there is also a film on Hesse shown, duration roughly 50 minutes. Friendly and helpful staff. English, German and Italian spoken.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Lugano

Monte San Salvatore from Lugano - Monte San Salvatore seen from Lugano

Gandria - 46.0056, 9.0029 Walk, boat or bus - Gandria is an unspoiled, picturesque lakeside village at the foot of Monte Brè. Perched on the steep mountainside it is a community of narrow streets, inaccessible to cars, with a delightful surprise round every corner.

Museo Doganale Svizzero - Swiss Customs Museum - 45.9992758, 9.0211004 from Gandria by boat across the lake - There is also a grotto restaurant nearby.

Sentiero di Gandria - Gandria Trail - 46.0013, 8.9857 - Sentiero dell'olivo Gandria 11.JPG A path from the end of the Lugano promenade to Gandria. It is marked with panels which describe the history of olive trees in the region. That is why it is commonly called Sentiero dell'olivo.

Take a Hiking Tour in Lugano

Monte Brè - Mount Bre - 46.008611, 8.986389 - Monte Brè Monte Bre April15 - There are numerous rustic trails that lead up from towns surrounding Mount Brè to its summit and the Funicolare Monte Brè. A trail map is available from the local tourist information.

Monte San Salvatore - 45.976667, 8.948056 - Monte San Salvatore Monte San Salvatore LCD The top of this mountain has a restaurant, hiking paths and a look-out tower offering an amazing panoramic view of Lugano and the lake and surrounding area. It is feasible to hike up to the mountain (about 2 hours), or take the cable car.

Trekking Lugano and Malcantone region

Bike rentals

SFR Railway Station Lugano - ☎ +41 512 215642
Balmelli Sport Via Pioda 12 ☎ +41 91 923-5867

Gambling

Casinò Lugano - Via Stauffacher 1 ☎ +41 91 973-7111 +41 91 973-7149 Opening Hours: Daily 12:00-04:00, extended to 05:00 Fridays and Saturdays. Tables open at 02:00

Events

Blues to Bop Festival - Opening Hours: 21:00-01:00/02:30 depending on the evening. Free open air music festival with multiple stages throughout the heart of Lugano in late August.

More

Swimming - The Lido di Lugano right in the downtown is a great place to swim with a beach, 3 swimming pools and a café.

Boating - Boat rental options include paddle boats and speed boats.

Study in Lugano

University of Italian Switzerland (USI) - 13 Giuseppe Buffi Street 46.01074, 8.95812 ☎ +41 58 666-4000 +41 58 666 46 47 - Switzerland’s most international university. It is distinctive in the Swiss university system because of the originality of its degree curricula and areas of research.

University of Applied Sciences of Italian Switzerland (SUPSI) - Le Gerre, Via Pobiette 11 46.0312, 8.9231 ☎ +41 58 666-6014 +41 58 666 6001 - One of the nine universities of applied sciences recognized by the Swiss Confederation.

Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence - IDSIA - Via Cantonale 6 (Galleria 1 Building), 6928 Manno 46.026235, 8.9181021 ☎ +41 58 666 66 66
Franklin University Switzerland - 29 Ponte Tresa Street 45.99748, 8.93868 Sorengo ☎ +41 91 985-2260 - An American liberal arts institution in an international environment, Franklin is accredited in the United States by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and in Switzerland by the Swiss University Conference.

The American School in Switzerland (TASIS) - Via Collina d'Oro 15, 6926 Montagnola, Switzerland 45.9870, 8.9229 ☎ +41 91 960 51 51 - An international secondary school in the outskirts of Lugano.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Lugano

Many major labels and designer boutiques (Versace, Hermes, Paul & Shark, Louis Vuitton, and Cartier) can be found here, as well as the usual Swiss and Italian knick-knacks. Via Nassa in the downtown is the main place for shopping high street brands.

Foxtown - Mendrisio, Via A. Maspoli 18 Can be reached by train from the Central Station (direction Mendrisio-Chiasso) Opening Hours: 11-19 Huge designer outlet in just 20 km from Lugano.

Manor | Salita M. e A. Chiattone 10, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland 46.00503, 8.95047 ☎ +41 91 912 76 99 - Department store with everything from clothing to home goods as well as some Swiss souvenirs. Grocery store in basement.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Manora Piazza Dante 2 46.00503, 8.95047 - Meals starting from CHF12 The cafeteria in the Manor Department store offers a wide variety of tempting International dishes, ranging from sushi to Pasta. Fresh fruits and vegetables arrayed in stylish displays are almost a painting themselves. Wine and soft-drinks are available as are a wide range of other beverages.

Argentino - ☎ +41-91-9229049 - Piazza Riforma. Excellent Pizzas, great service. They offer 2 sizes of Pizzas, price ranges around Fr. 15-20.

Tango Piazza Riforma - Fr. 15-20 Really great tasty Pizzas, quick service (6-7 min per pizza).

Ristorante Antico - CH-6978 Gandria - Lugano ☎ +41 91 971 48 71 - Italian cuisine in the village of Gandria with dining on a terrace with views of Lago di Lugano

}} In the summer your best option is just to wander along the lakeside promenade and open air bar/cafes. Check local listings for clubs and shows as venues come and go with the seasons. Spring-Autumn, Cafe Mojito (p.za Manzoni, directly at the lakeside)

There are clubs in the city (discos). Nix (under the Casinò), Privilege (near Manor, a department store), Tito's Place (quartiere Maghetti), Club One and The Cube are all located in the downtown.

Oops (via Maderno 24) and Bibliocafè Tra (Salita dei Frati, Piazza Molino Nuovo) are a great place to have organic juice in the evening. Near University . Another hint:

Arte - Lungolago Amazing decor, (also an art gallery), great food and views of the Lake!

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Lugano

Lugano - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Lugano, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Lugano. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Lugano and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Lugano. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Lugano. Key components include:

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Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Lugano, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Lugano, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Lugano, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Lugano, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Lugano without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Lugano is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Lugano.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are a wide range of hotel options right in town, from atmospheric B&Bs to posh four stars to comfy and communal hostels. Be sure to book ahead in the summer, but the rest of the year it's feasible to just show up and find something as long as your budget is flexible.

Montarina Hotel & Hostel - Via Montarina 1 ☎ +41 91 966 72 72 +41 91 966 00 17 The hostel costs Fr. 25 per day whereas a single room in the hotel starts at Fr. 70. Breakfast at Fr. 12 per person The house is surrounded by a palm garden and has a nice swimming swimmingpool that all guests can use. Hostel guests can use a small communal kitchen.

Hotel Pestalozzi - Piazza Indipendenza 9 ☎ +41 91 921 46 46 +41 91 922 20 45 Prices start at Fr. 64 for a single room without shower and toilet A very clean, family-run hotel with some en-suite rooms. English and German are spoken.

San Carlo Garni - Via Nassa 28 ☎ +41 91 922 71 07 +41 91 922 80 22 - Fr. 65-190

Youth Hostel Lugano-Savosa - Via Cantonale 13, Savosa ☎ +41 91 966 27 28 +41 91 968 23 63 Prices start at Fr. 23 in a dormitory, provided you have a membership
Hotel International au Lac - @international.ch Via Nassa 68 ☎ +41 91 922 75 41 +41 91 922 75 44 - Fr. 115-310 Check-in: 14:00 onwards / Check-out: 6:30–12:00 - Family tradition since 1906, it is the right hotel for holidays or for business stays and the only one on the lake promenade in the centre of Lugano, with own indoor parking, restaurant, meeting room, garden with swimming-pool and terrace. W-Lan Internet Hot-Spot, an Internet workstation and an "Ethernet" connection for notebook computers are available free of charge at the Internet corner. “Historic hotel with honor”: the ICOMOS jury has granted the hotel this eminent UNESCO award.

Hotel Villa Marita - Via Lucino 49, Breganzona ☎ +41 91 966 05 61 +41 91 968 11 18 Fr. 80-190 Check-in: 14:00-23:00 / Check-out: 10:00-11:00

Lugano Dante Center - @luganodante.com Piazza Cioccaro 5 ☎ +41 91 910 57 00 +41 91 910 57 77 - Fr. 139 to 425 per day per room Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: noon - Located 1 minutes from station, 200m from the lake. WiFi access and meeting facilities. Multistore vehicle park.

Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & SPA - Via Tesserete 10 ☎ +41 91 911 41 11 +41 91 922 05 45 On the hills overlooking Lugano, a few minutes walk from the centre of town. Single room in the hotel starts at Fr. 240. Double room starts at Fr. 240.
Hotel De La Paix - Via Cattori 18 ☎ +41 91 960 60 60 +41 91 960 60 66
Acquarello - Piazza Cioccaro ☎ +41 91 911 68 68 +41 91 911 68 69 Check-in: 15:00-23:00 / Check-out: 07:00-11:00 Has a direct connection to the station with the cable vehicle and is in the downtown. Single room from Fr. 116, double room from Fr. 157 (season from October 2011, all included).

Grand Hotel Eden - Riva Paradiso 1 ☎ +41 91 985 92 00 +41 91 985 92 50
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola - Viale Castagnola 31 ☎ +41 91 973 25 55 +41 91 973 25 50
Hotel Splendide Royal - Riva A. Caccia 7 ☎ +41 91 985 77 11 +41 91 985 77 22
Villa Principe Leopoldo Hotel & SPA - Via Montalbano 5 ☎ +41 91 985 88 55 Prices range from Fr. 450-1,950 per room per day 2 kilometers from the city. The historical main building – the Villa – is, together with the nearby Residence (of more recent construction), one of the most refined luxury hotel establishments in Lugano.

Telecommunications in Lugano

There are a few internet cafes in town. As usual, try near the train station. Free Wi-Fi connection can be found along the lakeside and in the University campus (Via Buffi, 13).

Stay Safe

Lugano is as safe as most cities in Switzerland, but the density of expensive purses, watches, and sunglasses may make pickpockets more of a problem. The usual cautions apply to walking alone late at night, especially after restaurants close before dawn.

Important telephone numbers

Police (Polizia) – Emergency only: 117
Fire Department (Pompieri): 118
City of Lugano Police: +41 58 866 82 50 (piazza Riforma), +41 58-8668111 (Via Beltramina 20B)
Civic Hospital (Ospedale Civico): +41 91-8116111 (via Tesserete 46 )
Emergency Ward (Pronto Soccorso), Civic Hospital: +41 91-8116006
Ambulances (Ambulanze): 144
Poisonings (Intossicazioni): 145
Doctor and dentist on call: 1811
Emergency Service - Street aid: 140
Lost Property Office (Ufficio oggetti smarriti), City of Lugano Police, Via Beltramina 20b; Monday to Fri: 7:30AM - 12AM, 1:30PM Monday - 5PM; ☎ +41 58-8668250

Nearby

In nearby Melide is an attraction which is very popular among the Swiss:

Swissminiatur - Swiss Miniature Village - Via Cantonale, Melide 45.9535889, 8.9506173 ☎ +41 91 640 10 60 Opening Hours: Open from mid-March to late October, 9:00 to 18:00| price=Adults Fr. 17, Children below 6 years free, 6-15y Fr. 12, and Senior Citizen (over 65) Fr. 15. (Prices in 2010) Switzerland in miniature as a theme park

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