Doris Martinali, cheesemaker
We make hay regularly from May to September. It’s a real marathon.
From the haymaking marathon to the exquisite cheese
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.
Experiences
It's often the little moments that make you feel the most.
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!
Stories
Ticino told through the protagonists' voices.
Eric Notari, master brewer of Officina della Birra
I remember the amber Lugano Beer that my grandfather used to drink.
Ticino in ferment
Safe journey in Ticino
Experience unique moments and travel safely at the same time - one does not exclude the other. Holidays in Ticino are possible. Stay up to date with the current situation and the measures in force.
In Ticino there is enough space to keep distances.
Wide spaces
Our tourism partners conscientiously implement the official guidelines.
Care
Holidays in a Mediterranean environment, but as safe as at home.
Safety
Events
Beloved events such as the Locarno Film Festival, the Estival Jazz in Lugano, the Mendrisio Holy Week processions and the Beatles Days in Bellinzona will take place next year.
In the meantime here are some events that - according to government regulations - are expected in the next few months.
Don't miss and #benvenuti in Ticino!
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!