48 hours in Mendrisiotto

A weekend in the south of Ticino

Ciao Mendrisiotto!

What historical relics do you absolutely have to see in this region of 51,000 inhabitants surrounded by vineyards? We suggest this route to learn more about the southernmost region of Switzerland in a weekend.

Day 1

Let your holiday start with local products and wine experiences. Welcome to the South!

10 a.m. The tasting begins
A tasting of organic wines and products from the Bianchi family.

DISCOVER

11 p.m. Crystal dreams
Located in Vacallo, the Conca Bella Boutique Hotel & Wine Experience is the first Wine Hotel in Ticino.

DISCOVER

DAY 1

10.00

Wine tasting

23.00

A night in a Winehotel

Day 2

A challenging but exciting day of history, art and taste awaits you.

9 a.m. Discovering fossils
Learn more about the paleontology and geology of the region.

DISCOVER

12 p.m. A taste-filled journey
Lunch between tradition and modernity at the Locanda San Silvestro.

DISCOVER

2 p.m. Plaster giants
The Vincenzo Vela Museum is named after its author and contains his main works of art.

DISCOVER

6 p.m. Wine within easy reach
Along the Viale alle Cantine, each of the 4 restaurants has its own wine cellar.

DISCOVER

11 p.m. A night in the centre
Recently renovated with 25 rooms, Hotel Milano is located in an excellent position.

DISCOVER

DAY 2

09.00

Fossils in Mara Valley

12.00

Lunch at a Locanda

14.00

Museum Vincenzo Vela

18.00

Tastings on the Viale alle Cantine

23.00

Sleeping at the Hotel Milano

Day 3

Tradition, nature and architecture are the ingredients of a finale to remember.

10 a.m. Living traditions
It's time to walk to the Museo del Trasparente to hear the story of this longstanding tradition, Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2019.

DISCOVER

12 p.m. Flower made of stone
With 1,704 metres and the famous Stone Flower, Monte Generoso is a daydream.

DISCOVER

DAY 3

10.00

Holy Week Processions

12.00

Monte Generoso

Let yourself be inspired

48 hours in Lugano

A weekend in Lugano and surroundings

Small moments, a great experience

The variety of the territory

All there is to do

...

Plan your travel

...

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48 hours in Mendrisiotto

Ciao Mendrisiotto!

Day 1

10 a.m. The tasting begins
A tasting of organic wines and products from the Bianchi family.

11 p.m. Crystal dreams
Located in Vacallo, the Conca Bella Boutique Hotel & Wine Experience is the first Wine Hotel in Ticino.

DAY 1

Day 2

9 a.m. Discovering fossils
Learn more about the paleontology and geology of the region.

12 p.m. A taste-filled journey
Lunch between tradition and modernity at the Locanda San Silvestro.

2 p.m. Plaster giants
The Vincenzo Vela Museum is named after its author and contains his main works of art.

6 p.m. Wine within easy reach
Along the Viale alle Cantine, each of the 4 restaurants has its own wine cellar.

11 p.m. A night in the centre
Recently renovated with 25 rooms, Hotel Milano is located in an excellent position.

DAY 2

Day 3

10 a.m. Living traditions
It's time to walk to the Museo del Trasparente to hear the story of this longstanding tradition, Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2019.

12 p.m. Flower made of stone
With 1,704 metres and the famous Stone Flower, Monte Generoso is a daydream.

DAY 3

Let yourself be inspired

48 hours in Lugano

Small moments, a great experience

The variety of the territory

All there is to do

...

Plan your travel

...

Other information

48 hours in Mendrisiotto

10 a.m. The tasting begins A tasting of organic wines and products from the Bianchi family.

11 p.m. Crystal dreams Located in Vacallo, the Conca Bella Boutique Hotel & Wine Experience is the first Wine Hotel in Ticino.

9 a.m. Discovering fossils Learn more about the paleontology and geology of the region.

12 p.m. A taste-filled journey Lunch between tradition and modernity at the Locanda San Silvestro.

2 p.m. Plaster giants The Vincenzo Vela Museum is named after its author and contains his main works of art.

6 p.m. Wine within easy reach Along the Viale alle Cantine, each of the 4 restaurants has its own wine cellar.

11 p.m. A night in the centre Recently renovated with 25 rooms, Hotel Milano is located in an excellent position.

10 a.m. Living traditions It's time to walk to the Museo del Trasparente to hear the story of this longstanding tradition, Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2019.

12 p.m. Flower made of stone With 1,704 metres and the famous Stone Flower, Monte Generoso is a daydream.

48 hours in Lugano

10 a.m. The tasting begins
A tasting of organic wines and products from the Bianchi family.

11 p.m. Crystal dreams
Located in Vacallo, the Conca Bella Boutique Hotel & Wine Experience is the first Wine Hotel in Ticino.

9 a.m. Discovering fossils
Learn more about the paleontology and geology of the region.

12 p.m. A taste-filled journey
Lunch between tradition and modernity at the Locanda San Silvestro.

2 p.m. Plaster giants
The Vincenzo Vela Museum is named after its author and contains his main works of art.

6 p.m. Wine within easy reach
Along the Viale alle Cantine, each of the 4 restaurants has its own wine cellar.

11 p.m. A night in the centre
Recently renovated with 25 rooms, Hotel Milano is located in an excellent position.

10 a.m. Living traditions
It's time to walk to the Museo del Trasparente to hear the story of this longstanding tradition, Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2019.

12 p.m. Flower made of stone
With 1,704 metres and the famous Stone Flower, Monte Generoso is a daydream.