The beautiful Lake Lugano and its surrounding mountains
Lugano & Ticino
Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains provide a wide variety of outdoor activities, home to over 300 kilometres (190 mi) of mountain biking trails, the largest net of trails in Switzerland.
Located on the Lake Lugano shore in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino bordering Italy, Lugano is a town with a Mediterranean flair, adorned with parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings.
Set on the lakeside, Lugano is surrounded by numerous mountains offering splendid viewpoints, and boasts a traffic-free historic town centre with exclusive museums and a packed calendar of events.
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When to visit
The best time to visit Lugano & the Ticino Region in general is in summer, which is July – September. However, it is very busy during these times. So, shoulder seasons are a good alternative, especially October – November, because the snow hasn't come yet and the weather is usually quite sunny.
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