Location: Ticino

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…

The Ticino cantonal capital Bellinzona guards, with three medieval castles, the important north-south link over the Alpine passes. Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbaro, together with the defensive wall that once reached right across the valley, form a unique fortification ensemble that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000….

The Verzasca valley north of Locarno is famous for the exceptionally clear, emerald-green water of the river Verzasca. Its landmark is the double-arched stone bridge Ponte dei Salti at Lavertezzo, often called the Roman bridge. At the valley exit, the 220 m high Verzasca dam holds back the lake, known…