Lugano Travel Guide
Lugano Attractions
Lugano Activities
Swiss Miniature Village - Via Cantonale. This is a great place to take the children on a fun day out. Here you'll find small replicas of the major buildings in Switzerland displayed along a maze of asphalt paths. There is even a miniature of the twin castles of Sion..
Watersports - There are a number of fun watersports on offer at Lake Lugano, which will provide the children with hours of fun. Some of the watersports on offer include: waterskiing; boat rides; and paddle rides.
Lugano Restaurants and Bars
Lugano Restaurants
La Tinera - Via dei Gorini 2. This is one of the most popular restaurants in the Old Town, and is frequented by locals and tourists alike. They serve a wide range of Italian and Swiss dishes, accompanied by some excellent regional wines. This is a great place to have a fine meal and meet some new people.
Principe Leopoldo - Via Montalbano 5. This is one of the top restaurants in Lugano, and it is very popular with tourists. They serve a wide range of the best regional and international cuisine, including steamed sea bass filet with fresh tomatoes and saltimbocca of rabbit with fresh mushrooms.
Osteria Ticinese da Raffaele - Via Pazzalino 19. This family-run restaurant, just out of town, has been popular with tourist since 1970. They serve a wide range of German; Swiss and Italian dishes, including tagliatelle with garlic, oil and fresh broccoli; and penne with salmon.
Lugano Bars & Clubs
Casino Lugano - Via Stauffacher 1. The casino is the place to go if you're feeling lucky and want to strike it rich. The casino has 350 slot machines and 26 table games, offering American roulette; blackjack; French roulette; Caribbean stud poker; punto banco; poker; and wheel-of-fortune. There are also two excellent restaurants and five bars located on the premises.
Piano Bar Za Za - via Cantonale 1. This is a great place to go for a slightly more relaxed evening out. It is very popular with a mixed group of locals and tourists. Here you can sit back, have a few drinks and listen to some great music, while meeting new people.
The Bar Principe - Villa Principe Leopoldo via Montalbano 5. This is one of the most popular bars in town, and is frequented by a mixed crowd of mostly tourists. This is a great place to kick back, have a few drinks and meet some people.
Lugano children's activities
Swiss Miniature Village - Via Cantonale. This is a great place to take the children on a fun day out. Here you'll find small replicas of the major buildings in Switzerland displayed along a maze of asphalt paths. There is even a miniature of the twin castles of Sion..
Watersports - There are a number of fun watersports on offer at Lake Lugano, which will provide the children with hours of fun. Some of the watersports on offer include: waterskiing; boat rides; and paddle rides.
Featured Hotels in Lugano
- Lugano Dante Center Hotel 5 Piazza Cioccaro Lugano 83 Rooms
- Continental Parkhotel Hotel 28 Via Basilea Lugano 100 Rooms
- Splendide Royal Hotel 7 Riva A. Caccia Lugano 97 Rooms
- Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola 31 Viale Castagnola, Lugano 93 Rooms
- Victoria Hotel 17 Route de Caux Lugano 50 Rooms
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