Around Lake Lugano (Ticino, Switzerland)

The Italian part of Switzerland has so many great spots, offering mountains, lakes, beautiful parks and Italian cuisine.

Here I will try to put some of my favorite spots together which I discovered during my trips to the Luganer Lake.


GANDRIA - LUGANO
There is a nice walk along the lake which leads from the little (picturesque) village of Gandria back to Lugano.
If you like variety you should take the boat from Lugano to Gandria and walk back from there.
Make a break either in Gandria itself or in one of the restaurants along the way.


SAN SALVATORE
There's a cable car going up the mountain San Salvatore (starting in the Paradiso district).

How to get to the station: take a walk along the lake; in springtime you will see beautiful magnolia trees and flowers

  

From top of the mountain you have breathtaking views over the lake and the surrounding mountain ranges; a little chapel and a nice restaurant.

From here you can either go back by cable car or go on a hike down the hill. There are many different directions which lead you to parks (e.g. Parco San Grato), little villages like Carona. Everywhere you will find public transport.
If you want to take a longer hike I strongly recommend to go to Morcote via Carona. Take the bus from there. On your hike (depending on the path you take) there is much to discover....here are some impressions.

 

Once you arrive in MORCOTE take the time and have a look at Parco Scherrer; it's a public park divided in sections from all over the world: Japan, Greece, Italy,...and beautiful lake views.
Before going back you can grab a bite in one of the many good restaurants.