Winter excursions in Ticino

From Carì, guests can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the snow-covered Leventina region on a tandem paragliding flight.

Wind your way down to the valley with some oomph on the Bosco Gurin toboggan run.

Unusual, and all the more appealing for it: explore the snow-covered mountains around Lake Maggiore on touring skis and then relax under palm trees.

Try out the sensational Skitti toboggan with its inventor Pierluigi at his home.

Malts, in addition to water, hops and yeast, are necessary ingredients for beer production. BeerLab and the Malteria Ticinese offer a unique experience trail where you can learn about the entire beer production cycle: from field to bottle.

Discover Lugano’s charm with a guided food & wine tour.

The Alpine Foundation for Life Sciences is located in Olivone (Blenio valley). Their goal is to support, coordinate and promote education and research in the field of biosciences.

Let’s go on a treasure hunt in the Weltu Forest! Modern geocoaching technology makes this a high-tech adventure for the young and young at heart.

From the past to the present: There are a whole host of architectural jewels from the 20th and 21st century to discover on this walk through Lugano.

More than 100 animals from all over the world are at home in the Zoo al Maglio to marvel at. These include lions, panthers, snow leopards, serval, the Bennett wallaby, gibbons, macaques and capuchin monkeys as well as parrots.

Experience the special atmosphere of a restaurant combined with one of the largest indoor miniature golf courses in Switzerland, set in a landscape of subtropical plants.

A great Adventure for nature explorers, music lovers, conscious travelers, visiting two of the most amazing waterfall in Maggia valley, Ticino, with like-minded people and a sound artist/live DJ.

The sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso in Orselina above Locarno is the most famous place of pilgrimage in the Italian part of Switzerland. It is rooted in the ancient tradition of votive gifts.

Loco, the center of straw braiding in Onsernone, was in the Middle Ages the main town of the Onsernone community, which was founded around the turn of the first millennium. Today the place is primarily known for the Onsernone Museum and the mill.

The Center is is suitable for courses in alpine ecology and hydrobiology, living nature, as well as laboratory work, seminars, workshops and conferences. The contents of scientific and educational courses must be determined by the organizing institutions or universities.

An Ayurvedic break for women in an Indian oasis with a view of Lake Lugano.

This self-guided tour allows you to discover Lugano from the perspective of its street art.

One pass, six museums. The Ascona-Locarno region is a cultural hot spot.

At Lake Lugano, it is wonderfully easy to escape one’s daily routine: by enjoying a sunbath below palm trees, cruises on the lake or hiking tours through magnificent landscapes.

Since September 2015, LAC (Lugano Arte e Cultura) has been an impressive platform for contemporary creativity from southern Switzerland. The building by Ticino architect Ivano Gianola offers visitors art across 2500 square metres and a modern theatre and concert hall with space for 1000 guests.

The old centre of the village of Brè is studded with artistic details and sculptures. Discover works by local artists, such as Wilhelm Schmid or Pasquale Gilardi “Leièn”.

The Gotthard Exhibition Cheese Dairy also features a restaurant and a store.

This three-day course, led by Gabriela Ghenzi, involves meditation in the Tempel der Göttinnen (Temple of the Goddesses) in Brione.

The “Casa del Tè” is set in a little tea plantation on the Monte Verità, above Ascona.

Live an exciting experience in the world of birds of prey, take a close look at the flight of eagles, hawks, owls and vultures in an environment that respects their natural habitat. As the birds circle overhead in the arena, the falconer tells the history of this ancient art.

You will experience and discover how the delicious specialities are produced.

In this facility, and with the great service provided, you can do a lot for your health and at the same time find entertainment and relaxation in modern sophisticated- surroundings.

In Lugano, the fox takes chasers across the entire Mediterranean-style town. You'll search for secret treasure and will need to rescue knights, decipher ancient lettering and follow traces of blood.

Each Saturday, people come together to enjoy the colourful weekly market that stretches from Piazza Nosetto to the alleyways of the old town.