3 days in Lugano Itinerary

Located in the popular holiday region of Ticino, Lugano is the largest Italian-speaking town in Switzerland.

Castelli di Bellinzona and Castelgrande will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Lugano: Cascate di Santa Petronilla (in Biasca) and Parco delle Gole della Breggia (in Morbio Inferiore). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Lake Lugano, enjoy the sand and surf at Lido di Lugano, make a trip to Piazza della Riforma, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monte San Salvatore.

To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Lugano road trip website.

If you are flying in from Saudi Arabia, the closest major aiports are Zürich Airport, Bern Belp Airport and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport. July in Lugano sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.