Eric Notari, master brewer of Officina della Birra

I remember the amber Lugano Beer that my grandfather used to drink.
Ticino in ferment
In Ticino it is all about hospitality and people. Locals, hotel owners, hosts, guides and waiters pamper who comes to visit us. A world of stories to be shared. Among these people we have selected some to tell you their amazing story.
Eric Notari, master brewer of Officina della Birra
I remember the amber Lugano Beer that my grandfather used to drink.
Ticino in ferment
Marialuce Valtulini, Cheesemaker
Gin and Ticino – like chalk and cheese.
"Traditions need to evolve and grow or they die out"
Claudio Notari and Marco Pagani, qualified climbing instructors
Climbing is a human instinct.
Two climbing instructors high above Lake Lugano
Michele Ravetta, friar of the Convent
Our lives and work are all about hospitality, in the Franciscan style.
A peaceful and historic retreat
Fabrizia Girò, fascinated by the Bolle di Magadino
The reed beds are a particularly attractive colour.
Walking through the reed beds