1. Where Swiss quality meets Italian lifestyle.
Welcome to Ticino!
Where Swiss quality meets Italian lifestyle.
Ticino is in Southern Switzerland and is the italian speaking part. We took the best from the 2 worlds: precision, cleaness and Swiss quality and mediterranean charm and style in gastronomy and architecture.
Ticino diverse but Swiss!

2. All roads lead to Ticino.
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In December 2016
AlpTranist Gotthard tunnel
Zurich – Ticino: 1h 30
Ticino is within easy reach by all means of transport. In fact, the Lugano domestic airport allows to reach all regions in a short time, while the international Milano airport is at just 50 minute drive from the Swiss border.
… the quickest way…
Ticino is well connected by all means of transport. From the Lugano and Milano Malpensa airports connecting shuttle buses will drop visitors off directly in Chiasso, Lugano and Bellinzona.
Nearby Airports
Lugano-Agno
Milano Malpensa
Zürich
Train to Bellinzona
Basel h 20 min
Geneva 5 h 10 min
Locarno min
Lugano min
Luzern 2 h
Milan h 30 min
Zürich h 15 min
Car to Bellinzona
Basel km
Geneva km
Locarno 20 km
Lugano 29 km
Luzern km
Milano km
Zürich km
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3. Travel through wonderful landscapes.
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4. Mt. San Salvatore, Lugano
Panoramic Roads.
Six exciting alternatives to reach Ticino by public transport.
Mt. San Salvatore, Lugano
How to get to TI? Other than by plane/car, there are 4 scenic routes. You can use all means of transport: train, bus, boat!
New Wilhelm Tell Express running also in winter! Rotating seats (360 degrees)
Select a panoramic route and turn your customers’ trip
into a scenic journey.
Bernina Express – approx. 8 h journey one way.
Lugano-Tirano by bus, April to October, daily and
Tirano-St.Moritz/Chur by train, daily, year-round.
Palm Express – approx. 4 h one way.
Lugano- St. Moritz June-October/December-January, daily.
January-June/October-December, Fr, Sat, Su.
Wilhelm Tell Express – approx. 5 h one way.
Locarno/Lugano-Flüelen-Lake Lucerne-Lucerne twice a day in
summer, once a day in winter.
Lago Maggiore Express – approx. 7 h one way.
Locarno-Domodossola-Stresa by train, daily, year-round.
Stresa-Locarno by boat, April to October.
Centovallina: there is a total of 83 bridges distributes on the whole line: 47 in Switzerland, 36 in Italy
2 additional routes:
San Bernardino rout (Chur – Bellinzona)
Loetchberg train & Centovalli train

5. Lake Lugano Region. Video lakelugano.ticino.ch
Ticino is within easy reach by all means of transport. In fact, the Lugano domestic airport allows to reach all regions in a short time, while the international Milano airport is at just 50 minute drive from the Swiss border .
Video
Lake Lugano. 5

6. Lugano’s highlights. Swissminiatur Lugano City Tour Lake cruise
Alprose Chocolate Museum
Mount Brè
Morcote

7. LAC - Art & Culture Center
Lugano’s highlights.
Splash & Spa
Mount Tamaro
LAC - Art & Culture Center
Adventure Park

8. Lake Maggiore and Valleys.
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Ticino is within easy reach by all means of transport. In fact, the Lugano domestic airport allows to reach all regions in a short time, while the international Milano airport is at just 50 minute drive from the Swiss border .
Video
Brissago, Lake Maggiore 8

9. Lake Maggiore’s highlights.
Locarno
Brissago Islands
Events with Stars
Ascona
Falconry

10. Lake Maggiore’s highlights.
Lavertezzo
Cardada - Cimetta
Verzasca Dam
Sonogno

11. Bellinzona Region. bellinzonaregion.ticino.ch Video
Castles, Bellinzona.

12. Bellinzona’s highlights.
UNESCO Castles
Artù road-train
Grotto Castelgrande
Local market
Tibetan Bridge
Make your own cheese

13. Mendrisiotto Region. Video mendrisioregion.ticino.ch
Vineyards, Mendrisiotto Region
Video

14. Mendrisiotto’s highlights.
FoxTown Factory Stores
Vineyards
Mount Generoso
Mount San Giorgio

15. Grand Tour of Switzerland.
6 Ticino highlights.
Tremola – Nostalgic Serpentine.
Bellinzona Castles – Imposing fortresses.
Ascona – The idyllic waterfront.
Mount Brè – Sunny views.
Mount San Giorgio – Findings from the Triassic period.
UNESCO
UNESCO

16. NEW gastronomy product: Cruise & Cook.
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Cruise on lake Lugano and pasta workshop (pasta available)
Group: max 30 people
Duration: 4 hours
Price for TO: 130 CHF, 112 CHF with Swiss Travel Pass (commission: 15 CHF/pax)
Final client: 145 CHF, 127 CHF with Swiss Travel Pass
Duration: 4 h
It includes: 1 h private cruise, aperitif, risotto workshop, menu with brasato, vegetables, dessert, soft drinks and wine.

17. Mt. San Salvatore, Ticino
News.
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Mt. San Salvatore, Ticino
Lake Lugano, Ticino
Trade corner: trade.ticino.ch
E-learning tool:
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18. App Hike Ticino.
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19. Ticino:
Vacation for everyone!