Cantone Ticino Travel Forum

I would like to visit Madonna del Sasso in Locarno on my way from Bellinzonna to Val Maggia. Does anybody know if we can get there by car? Thank you

Anyone knows where to find the courts where USB S.A. tennis challenger will take place.
Is it in the town or outside?

Hi!

I'll be in Ticino in June for 4 days (full days) but I need some help cause I still couldn't figure out if I should to stay in Locarno or in Lugano.
My main concern is that I will have to rely on public transports, probably using the Locarno or Lugano Regional Pass. Therefore I will have to choose whether I should focus more on the region around Locarno or around Lugano.

What option should I choose regarding that for this trip my main interests would be sightseeing, natural scenery, bathing and some hiking???

I have thought about the following itineraries:

Staying in Locarno:
Day 1 - Locarno
Day 2 - Ascona, Bellinzona
Day 3 - Val Verzasca
Day 4 - Lugano

Staying in Lugano:
Day 1 - Lugano
Day 2 - Around Lugano
Day 3 - Val Verzasca
Day 4 - Locarno, Ascona, Bellinzona

Are these itineraries feasible? Am I missing some place?

Thanks in advance.

Hi!

What are the best places for bathing in Ticino?
Is it easier to find these kind of places around Lugano or around Locarno?
What about swimming in Valle Verzasca?


Thanks in advance.

i would like to visit lugano for christmas holidays.i would like to help me if it is nice to visit lugano in christmas.how is the weather there in christmas?
thank you.

We are staying in Lugano in March 2008, the main reason being my husband wants to visit Dangio where his father was born.

What is the best way to travel to Dangio from Lugano and any more infomration regarding Dangio would be greatly received as I have found limited information on the internet.

Many thanks

Hi

this area is very unknown to me. I'm from the uk and am planning to visit lugano in march 2008 as a surprise for my husband as he originates from a village nearby. I feel Lugano is the best place to stay just by browsing on the internet. I wanted to stay in a 5 star hotel with great views of the lakes. We're still relatively "young" (I think!!) so would prefer something not too formal but still 5 star. Any help would be greatly received.

THank you

Hi
I am staying for a week in Como town in September, is it worth doing a day trip to Lugano and if so what is the best way to get from Como to Lugano.
Many thanks
Alex

Hello, I am travelling to Pazzallo, Lugano in September for a business meeting. I am self-employed and the budget is tight so I plan to stay at least overnight to justify the costs by having a romantic couple of days with my wife.I am starting from Cornwall so I have to get to an airport that has flights somewhere near. Can anyone suggest a straightforward route and somewhere near to Pallazzo to stay for a night?
Thanks.

does any one know are there any other festival/or event in lugano from 04.08. till 17.08.? or if not in lugano then nearby?

Can anyone tell me where the nearest bank atm machine is to the train station in Lugano?

Can anyone tell me the approximate cost of a return from Milan Central to Lugano by train.

Thank You

I'd like to attend the film festival in Locarno in August. Can anyone help me to fins very cheap accomodation? I'll only use the place for sleeping since I'll be busy on following the film festival. I ama film critic and I'll be out all days during the fest:) Thanks in adavnce!

Can anyone recommend a good budget B&B or pension in Locarno for July?

I am considering staying in San Mamete for a week.

I am looking for a beautiful, peaceful place with great food.

Would San Mamete be too isolated and remote in your opinion or is it an gem of a place?

Thank you.

Does anybody know how long it takes to get from Lugano (airport) to Menaggio? I'm seeing 18 kilometers from town to town but don't have any idea what buses run or how long they take. Is taxi an option and if so how much do they cost? It sounded like a lot of people commute from Menaggio to Lugano for work but I can't seem to find how long (time wise) that is.
Thanks,
Mike P.

My sister is trying to locate friends who live in Caslano, and she has a phone number for them but is unable to reach them - I don't think she has the area code. Can someone please give me the area code for Caslano. To dial from the US I believe it is 011-41, the area code and then the phone number. If this is wrong, please give me the correct dialling info.

Thanks for any help.

This will be our second time visiting Switzerland. Absolutely love it there! Our base will be near Interlaken. However, this time I really want to see Ticino, Lugano. I just love with pictures of the palm tress and the lake and mountains.

As we will be traveling there during the day and probably back in the evening, where do you think will be best places to go to see the best scenery, palm tree, lake and mountain combination. I heard there is a botanical garden there. We also love boating, parks, moderate hiking. Thanks so much for any help provided.

Thank you!

Just out of curiousity, what time of the year were the Lugano photos taken?
I only ask as I am curious to find out when the best time to visit is to see the surrounding mountains with green in their colour.

Kind Regards
Simon

We wish to travel on the Bernina Express on Monday 21st May from Tirano to St. Moritz. I believe there is a bus from Lugano to Tirano which meets up with the train in Tirano. As we will be on Lake Como for the previous 3 days I need to know if the connecting bus, Lugano to Tirano, stops anywhere on Lake Como and if I can reserve a place on it and what it costs etc. I would be grateful if you would reply to my E Mail address. Thank you

Hilary Gregory

where are the night clubs i lugano, or better where are the hores, were 4 24 old guys, can have fun?

Can anyone provide me with the schedule of daily trips by boat from Lugano to Gandria and return?

Thanks

Dan - Toronto

I want to bicycle anound lago maggiore in june.
how are the roads ? is there a lot of traffic? is it dangerous? are places to stay easy to find? where can i find a good map of the lake? any info would be very helpful
Thanks, tony

Do you know where Rene Schwartzer's (the Chef at Bella Vista) new location is? I understand the Hotel is now sold.

I too, felt his menu was one of the best in world.

Thanks
Urs

Hi,

I need to rent a bus for the travel of about 25 people from Lugano to Locarno and surrounding places and back to Lugano for a day. Do you have any pointers on whom should I contact for the same?

Regards,
Subbu

We plan to spend 10 days in mid November in Lugano.
What tips can you give me for a winter sojurn at Lugano.

linaks

Hello,

We want to do some short (not heavy, we are starters!) mountainbike-routes in the neighbourhood of Cannobio/ Locarno (maximum of 40 kilometers). Does anybody know one? Please let me know how to find them (signs) or send me a roadmap/discription from the tour.

The same for a walkingtour; we like to do a walking tour to a mountainlake (ice-lake) or on higher mountains to the top. Please let us know if you have tips.

THANKS; greetings Karin.

LUGANO or LOCARNO - which of these two is a better choice for holidaying in November ?

linaks

I am planning to spend 7-10 days during mid-November in Lugano. How is Lugano during November - misty, rainy, dark and dank or brighter? Please advise.
linaks

Can anyone provide details (approximate cost, number of hours)for train travel from Linate Airport, Milan to Lugano?