In love with the villages of Ticino

Perched on sunny mountain slopes or green hills and steeped in ancient traditions, time seems to have stood still in Ticino’s unspoilt villages. The Italian-speaking region of Switzerland is a real treasure chest that will capture your heart.

Several villages in Ticino are included in the Federal Inventory of Places to be Protected. Discover the five fascinating places selected by Switzerland Tourism.
Hard to choose among these villages, which is your favourite?

Take a step back in time. Discover what life used to be like.

Have you visited the northern gems of Sopraceneri? In Curzútt, you’ll find a historic village that has stood the test of time, and Bosco Gurin, one of the highest villages in Ticino. Did you know that Bosco Gurin is also part of The Most Beautiful Villages of Switzerland, together with Ascona, Muggio, Morcote and Giornico? Every year, the association selects one village.

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