Eva Arnoldi, founder of Leventina Western
Horse riding helps you learn to have faith in yourself.
A passion for riding
Travelling to Ticino
Be inspired by the small moments you can experience in the south of Switzerland. Choose which unforgettable experience you want to live first and watch the videos of the protagonists of the stories of Ticino.
Events
Beloved events are waiting for you to let you enjoy unforgettable moments.
Top 5
Experience Ticino outdoors. What can we inspire you with most? Here we have put together a fine selection of local products, hiking tips and biking routes for you.
Ascona is in the finals, competing for the title of Switzerland’s most beautiful village: click here and support its victory!
Experiences
It's often the little moments that make you feel the most.
Cycling around Lake Maggiore
- 30 May - 11.00
- 26°
- 353 m
- Energic
Fun is guaranteed at Swissminiatur in Melide
- 23 Luglio - 14.30
- 25°
- 279 m
- Funny
In yesteryear by coach and today by motorbike: the historical Tremola route
- 25 June – 6.30
- 6°
- 2,106 m
- Happy
Feel lucky?
Discover a random experience among many of Ticino.
Pick up your lucky moment
We selected for you at random some of our best experiences. Pick up your card and discover which emotions wait for you!
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Events A dialogue between art and architecture by the lakeside
- 12 December – 20.00
- 14°
- Happy
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Nature Full speed towards the stars
- 14 February - 11.05
- 6°
- 1,800 m
- Surprised
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Nature 108 metres of freshness
- 16 June – 13.00
- 25°
- 700 m
- Surprised
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Sport Shooting down a red piste, admiring a white landscape
- 6 February - 8.30
- 0°
- 1'500 m
- Energic
Stories
Ticino told through the protagonists' voices.
Michele Ravetta, friar of the Convent
Our lives and work are all about hospitality, in the Franciscan style.
A peaceful and historic retreat
Silvia Torricelli and Yuri Catania, hosts in CasaGalleria.ART.
Art has to be wide-reaching. It has to touch the heart and mind.
Marvelling in the Mara Valley
Services
Useful services and offers to enjoy your holiday in Ticino.
Small moments, a great experience
Welcome to the official tourism site of Ticino, the most Mediterranean of the Swiss cantons. On this site you'll find all the information you need to plan your next holiday.
Discover the territory:
What the different regions of the canton have to offer, each one with its own characteristics and events.
What to do during the different seasons—there are unforgettable experiences to be had in Ticino any time of the year.
What kind of experiences it offers—Ticino offers a variety of activities, whether you want relaxation or prefer adventure and fun in a natural setting. You can choose from a variety of sports and excursions, or explore the more cultural and gastronomic routes. You can also discover all the events to be attended in the various cities of the canton.
Next, it's time for planning:
Choose how to get there, whether by train—at one of the various stations in the canton's cities—plane, or even by car.
Decide where to stay—Ticino offers a variety of options, from hotels to holiday homes, and even Alpine huts and farms.
Learn how to get around the canton—its buses, cable cars, railways, and boats allow you to explore Ticino’s territories and cities with ease.
Discover everything you need to make your holiday unique on the official tourism website of Ticino!