Category: Attractions & Sights

Merano was one of the most fashionable spa towns of the Habsburg Empire and captivates with its mild climate, promenades and Art Nouveau architecture. Above the town lie the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, a much-awarded botanical garden with plants from all over the world. The Therme Merano spa is right…

The Maggia valley is the largest valley in Ticino and is known for its crystal-clear, emerald-green river water, stone mountain villages and waterfalls. Its landmark is the waterfall of Foroglio. Natural pools along the Maggia invite swimming in summer, though the water stays cold. Highlights Emerald-green, clear river water Waterfall…

The Centovalli, the valley of a hundred valleys, links Locarno with the Italian Domodossola. Through the wild gorge landscape runs the Centovalli Railway, a narrow-gauge line over numerous bridges and through tunnels, past chestnut forests and waterfalls, especially impressive in autumn. Highlights Centovalli Railway over bridges and through tunnels Wild…

At 1,704 m, Monte Generoso offers a panorama over the Ticino lakes, the Po Plain and the Alpine arc. On the summit stands the viewing building Fiore di Pietra, designed by star architect Mario Botta. A historic cog railway leads up from Capolago on Lake Lugano. Highlights Panorama over lakes,…

Lugano is the largest town in Ticino and lies with Mediterranean flair on the lake of the same name between the viewpoint mountains Monte Brè and Monte San Salvatore. Palm promenades, a lively old town and funiculars up the local mountains shape the scene. The lake reaches into Italy. Highlights…

Val Müstair in the far south-east corner of Switzerland is home to the Benedictine convent of St. John in Müstair, whose Carolingian frescoes from the 8th century have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. The quiet valley borders the Swiss National Park and keeps Romansh culture alive. Highlights…