Winter in Ticino

Life is made up of moments to be savoured, felt and experienced. Ticino offers countless little moments, each with its own special features, colours and scents.

A small region, a big world

Ticino is rich in natural contrasts. In just a few kilometers you can travel from the Gotthard massif right down to the sweet hills of Mendrisiotto, close to Italy. The canton of Ticino comprises four regions: Bellinzonese e Alto Ticino, Ascona-Locarno Region, Lugano Region and Mendrisiotto e Basso Ceresio. These four destinations can offer you everything you’re looking for: culture and nature, city and mountain villages, sport and relaxation.

Population

+353'300

Climate

Mediterranean

Currency

Swiss franc

Official language

Italian

Ticino a destination full of stunning places to explore

Anyone that loves to travel knows the pull to head out into the world. But those just itching to travel should look for a trip to Ticino for the next vacations: it has so many glamorous locations that hold their own and is an ideal alternative destination for those seeking a voyage of discovery.

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Winter in Ticino

Population

+353'300

Climate

Mediterranean

Currency

Swiss franc

Official language

Italian

Winter in Ticino Where the mediterranean meets the Alps.

Louise's story Wine-lover, lives in Ticino and Mendrisiotto keeps her memories of California alive.

5 swings that overlook the world The perfect frame for a shot to remember.

Fixed-price deals Attractive offers for your holiday

Go Green Small steps go a long way

Ticino cuisine Ticino's gastronomy is popular among typical products and traditions. If you like to travel with taste, why not let Ticino fill you up?

Excursions The natural richness of the Ticino territory characterizes the itineraries of the canton and makes them a daydream for anyone who travels along them.

Museum Villa dei Cedri Particularly appreciated by visitors for its park, the unique layout, and for the vineyard located behind the villa which produces the much-loved Merlot.

FoxTown Factory Stores FoxTown, the biggest factory-stores-center in Southern Europe, is located in Mendrisio (Ticino, Southern Switzerland), only 15 km from Lugano.

Swissminiatur Swissminiatur is an open-air museum where you can admire the most important Swiss buildings and means of transportation.

Monte Generoso One of the most fascinating panoramic peak in Switzerland, stretching all the way from the Apennines to the Alps.

Ferrovia Vigezzina Centovalli A 52-km route spanning 2 countries, 83 bridges and 31 galleries in just under two hours.

Splash e Spa Tamaro Don’t miss the opportunity to spend a day full of fun, action and well-being.

Ticino Ticket Travel within Ticino for free

Ceneri 2020 Ticino is now even closer thanks to the Ceneri Base Tunnel.

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Winter in Ticino
Where the mediterranean meets the Alps.

Louise's story
Wine-lover, lives in Ticino and Mendrisiotto keeps her memories of California alive.

5 swings that overlook the world
The perfect frame for a shot to remember.

Fixed-price deals
Attractive offers for your holiday

Go Green
Small steps go a long way

Ticino cuisine
Ticino's gastronomy is popular among typical products and traditions. If you like to travel with taste, why not let Ticino fill you up?

Excursions
The natural richness of the Ticino territory characterizes the itineraries of the canton and makes them a daydream for anyone who travels along them.

Museum Villa dei Cedri
Particularly appreciated by visitors for its park, the unique layout, and for the vineyard located behind the villa which produces the much-loved Merlot.

FoxTown Factory Stores
FoxTown, the biggest factory-stores-center in Southern Europe, is located in Mendrisio (Ticino, Southern Switzerland), only 15 km from Lugano.

Swissminiatur
Swissminiatur is an open-air museum where you can admire the most important Swiss buildings and means of transportation.

Monte Generoso
One of the most fascinating panoramic peak in Switzerland, stretching all the way from the Apennines to the Alps.

Ferrovia Vigezzina Centovalli
A 52-km route spanning 2 countries, 83 bridges and 31 galleries in just under two hours.

Splash e Spa Tamaro
Don’t miss the opportunity to spend a day full of fun, action and well-being.

Ticino Ticket
Travel within Ticino for free

Ceneri 2020
Ticino is now even closer thanks to the Ceneri Base Tunnel.