ticino ch
taste the dolce vita 96 proposals catering to all your senses culture & events m
on
te t
am
ar
o l
ak
e lu
ga
no r
eg
io
n
2 come and visit us panoramic roads
lugano
mendrisio
milano
st moritz
davoschur
luzern
interlaken
ascona
bern
basel
lausanne
fribourg
genève
st gallen
schaffhausen
germany
austria
italy
france zürich
locarno
bellinzona
flüelen
the airport of lugano agno which is only a few kilometers from the centre of lugano can be reached from zurich geneva and rome these cities are in connection with several destinations in europe and all over the world additionally there are the airports milano linate and malpensa which are both within 1 hour’s reach of ticino both of them also offer multiple international connections the airport of lugano agno itself offers a fast and effi cient service thanks to being able to check in up to 20 minutes before departure from
bellinzona
230 km
246 km
405 km
20 km
29 km
105 km
391 km
187 km
from bellinzona
3 h 20 min
3 h 20 min
5 h 10 min
20 min
20 min
1 h 30 min
7 h 40 min
2 h 15 min
basel
bern
genève
locarno
lugano
milano
münchen
zürich
basel
bern
genève
locarno
lugano
milano
münchen
zürich
itealn
inbaoln
bdiiglvnla
ms lnogsv
sgoaln
daunrcftofizdidl
itvdol
glsdoiahdl
dnkncnrrnia
msodra
arbnla
aeln
agonin
zdokass
ldlcogrgn
four exciting ways of reaching ticino travelling by public transport through wonderful natural landscapes panoramic trains boats and buses will enable you to appreciate the ticino landscape and the neighbouring regions buy the tickets while sitting comfortably at home by visiting the following web site www ticino ch or by calling the free phone number at 00800 100 200 30 come and visit us panoramic roads travelinformation ticino ch
lugano
locarno
bellinzona
st moritz
tirano
davoschurflüelen
luzern
interlaken
domodossola
stresa
ascona
bernina express
palm express
wilhelm tell express
lago maggiore express
info www ticino ch
search
96086
tt dream book inglese 2 8 11 2010 8 40 44
come and visit us panoramic roads summary welcome to ticino did you know that in ticino bellinzona and upper ticino lake maggiore and valleys lake lugano region culture art & architecture museums concerts events gastronomy cities shopping hotels golf accessible tourism meetings & incentives contacts partners 2
3
4
7
8
10
12
14
18
22
26
30
34
38
42
46
50
54
58
62
63
summary 3 ticino turismo 2009
printed in switzerland
printing tipografia aurora canobbio
en 5’000 specimen 12 10
introductory texts anthony lambert
ticino turismo
via lugano 12
ch 6501 bellinzona
tel 41 0 91 825 70 56
fax 41 0 91 825 36 14
www ticino ch info@ticino ch
legend wheelchair accessible
access with difficulties
quality levels of swiss tourism
safety in adventures
2 come and visit us panoramic roads
lugano
mendrisio
milano
st moritz
davoschur
luzern
interlaken
ascona
bern
basel
lausanne
fribourg
genève
st gallen
schaffhausen
germany
austria
italy
france zürich
locarno
bellinzona
flüelen
the airport of lugano agno which is only a few kilometers from the centre of lugano can be reached from zurich geneva and rome these cities are in connection with several destinations in europe and all over the world additionally there are the airports milano linate and malpensa which are both within 1 hour’s reach of ticino both of them also offer multiple international connections the airport of lugano agno itself offers a fast and effi cient service thanks to being able to check in up to 20 minutes before departure from
bellinzona
230 km
246 km
405 km
20 km
29 km
105 km
391 km
187 km
from bellinzona
3 h 20 min
3 h 20 min
5 h 10 min
20 min
20 min
1 h 30 min
7 h 40 min
2 h 15 min
basel
bern
genève
locarno
lugano
milano
münchen
zürich
basel
bern
genève
locarno
lugano
milano
münchen
zürich
itealn
inbaoln
bdiiglvnla
ms lnogsv
sgoaln
daunrcftofizdidl
itvdol
glsdoiahdl
dnkncnrrnia
msodra
arbnla
aeln
agonin
zdokass
ldlcogrgn
four exciting ways of reaching ticino travelling by public transport through wonderful natural landscapes panoramic trains boats and buses will enable you to appreciate the ticino landscape and the neighbouring regions buy the tickets while sitting comfortably at home by visiting the following web site www ticino ch or by calling the free phone number at 00800 100 200 30 come and visit us panoramic roads travelinformation ticino ch
lugano
locarno
bellinzona
st moritz
tirano
davoschurflüelen
luzern
interlaken
domodossola
stresa
ascona
bernina express
palm express
wilhelm tell express
lago maggiore express
info www ticino ch
search
96086
tt dream book inglese 2 8 11 2010 8 40 44
titolo it has been said that good wine comes in small cask and the same can be said of ticino it may be modest in size but there is noth-
ing modest about the commitment of switzerland’s most south-
erly canton to quality and individuality in a world that increasingly resembles a global village whatever the season visitors will find activities restaurants and hotels of a high standard culturally ticino is world famous for its film festivals and espe-
cially the open-air international film festival in locarno in august when the great names of the industry descend on piazza grande at the winter festival in bellinzona it’s the turn of young filmmak-
ers to screen their creations there are even more music festi-
vals featuring renowned orchestras and soloists and the elite of the glittering world of rock the sounds of swing new orleans and mainstream jazz ragtime and gospel flood the waterfront at ascona blues pop soul rock and world music fill the squares of lugano bellinzona locarno and mendrisio attracting enthusi-
asts from all over the world and classical music fills the concert venues of lugano famous names rub shoulders with promising young talent for the festivals are seen as a launch pad for artistic careers in a part of switzerland where culture permeates so many aspects of life the italian influence can be seen in architecture and the works of world-famous ticinese designers in the annual international ex-
hibitions that no one can afford to miss the importance of cul-
ture and the appreciation of beauty are evident from the shops of lugano and ascona and from a sense of style that has found welcome to ticino 4 welcome to ticino regione lago 5
m
ou
nt t
am
ar
o l
ak
e lu
ga
no r
eg
io
n
expression in striking modern architecture as much as the cool stone arcades inherited from ticino’s past or the exquisite gardens created around the lake shores food is a vital part of ticinese culture and chefs from the canton have practised their skills in royal courts but the region’s history has also been dominated by polenta and cheese potatoes and black bread chestnuts and milk—the dishes of the poor which have been taken up and adapted to delight today’s connoisseurs of good ingredients and well-made dishes ticino acts as a me-
diator between italy with its mediterranean flavours and switzer-
land’s local tastes and traditions culture as a lifestyle infuses the offering of ticino’s hotels which provide a warm welcome and the chance to escape from the world or play a round of golf in sublime surroundings the canton enjoys more days of sunshine than any other part of switzerland but the museums and art galleries are open throughout the year and there are 2 world heritage sites the castles at bellinzona and mount san giorgio just as small boxes contain the most precious gems ticino is a jewel-like region await-
ing your discovery ticino ch
welcome to ticin
ticino ch
160 stores 250 international brands and 1200 free parking spaces open 7 days a week from 11 00 a m to 7 00 p m ticino great shopping mendrisio
tt dream book inglese 2 8 11 2010 8 44 2
tic no ch
160 stores 250 international brands and 1200 free parking spaces open 7 days a week from 11 00 a m to 7 00 p m ici reat s i mendrisio
tt dream book inglese 29 8 11 2010 8 44 32
did you know that in ticino 7
did you know that in ticino you can soak up 2302 hours of sun every year it’s one of switzerland’s sunniest regions clouds are not welcome the maximum cloud formation in lugano is 43 compared to 65 in milan italian is the official language it is the only swiss canton that is entirely italian speaking you can always keep fit there are no less than 3600 km of hiking trails and 737 km of cycling paths scents and colours form part of everyday life there are more than 2500 species of flowers there are no less than 2 sites registered in the unesco world heritage these refer to the bellinzona castles and mount san giorgio you can make your own cheese using milk from the ticino alps and have it delivered directly to your door once it has matured at the caseificio del gottardo ai airolo dairy in valle leventina the famous writer hermann hesse resided for many years and the museum dedicated to him is now one of the most popular in ticino you can visit it in montagnola just a few minutes away from the centre of lugano the third most important financial market in switzerland is found here located in lugano nicknamed the ‘little rio de janeiro’ thanks to its mount san salvatore that is reminiscent of the famous ‘sugar loaf mountain’ you can find the town that boasts the mildest climate in switzerland that very attractive and sunny town is locarno you can visit all of switzerland in less than 2 hours at the swissminiatur in melide you find alptransit the world’s largest construction site you can visit the new gotthard tunnel at the pollegio information centre this is the longest tunnel in the world and is 57 km long you can suffer from vertigo the ritóm cable railway is one of the steepest in the world with a 87 8 gradient you can play the part of james bond practice bungee jumping from the verzasca dam where the famous goldeneye 007 film was set you can jump off from a height of 220 m the highest bungee jump in the world a web site is available that has a section dedicated entirely to people with handicaps www accessibletourism ticino ch lugano-agno airport is the fourth most important in switzerland but also the quickest you can check-in just 20 minutes before your flight numerous 5-star hotels have been voted the best in switzerland choose the right one for you at www hotels ticino ch you can visit san gottardo museum the highest in switzerland at 2088 metres above sea level you can stay at the best camping site in switzerland in fact various european guides have assessed the campofelice camping site at tenero as being the best merlot grapes have been grown for over 100 years excellent white red and rosé wines can be tasted at over 40 vineyards numerous merlot wines have been judged the best in switzerland www ticino ch lists numerous vineyards where you can taste them the lake shores extend over more than 160 km you decide where to dive into the lake titolo 8 regione lago
sasso corbaro montebello and castelgrande—from the highest to the lowest these are the 3 bellinzona castles which have long guarded the approaches to the saint gotthard pass and are dominated only by the splendid mountains on either side these structures from the middle ages are so well preserved that unesco has ranked them world heritage sites but the entire region has a wealth of historic architectural treasures from the austere romanesque churches of upper ticino and the imposing renaissance baroque façade of the collegiate church of bellinzona to the astonishing late 15th-century fresco on the rood screen in the nearby santa maria delle grazie at giornico the church dedicated to saint nicholas is not to be missed now a national monument the church was built in 1210 and is a masterpiece of romanesque art reminders can be found in the museums of switzerland’s turbulent history from the battle of giornico in 1478 until 1803 when ticino became part of the swiss c
locarno
ascona
lugano
mendrisio
chiasso
bellinzona and upper ticino b llinzona and upper ticino regione lago 9 confederation following bonaparte’s mediation the 5 ‘fortini della fame’—forts built to provide work during a potato famine in the 1840s—bear witness to the harshness of rural life and the saint gotthard forts and museum recall the emergencies of the 2 world wars they contrast with later 19th-century fort airolo its round-
ed granite blocks with few signs of an aperture resembling some monolith out of a jules verne novel bellinzona and upper ticino lie on a corridor that has grown in importance over the centuries once known as the via delle genti the way of the gentiles the route was used by livestock being driven on foot from airolo to milan to be sold today it is one of europe’s foremost rail and road arteries linking north and south europe completion of the 57 km alptransit rail base tunnel between pollegio and erstfeld in about 2017 will bring them even closer the long history of tracks to the alpine passes is rooted in the trading of food and wine and even today mountain paths lead to dairies producing wonderful cheeses from milk enriched by the high pasture from may the restaurants of leventina valley blenio valley and riviera offer traditional and special menus at moder-
ate prices using local ingredients from artisan producers so wel-
come to bellinzona and upper ticino where the influence of the past remains as tangible as the glorious surroundings bellinzonaealto ticino ch
r
ab
ad
an c
ar
ni
va
l b
el
lin
zo
na
bellinzona and upper ticin
titolo 10 regione lago
the painter jean arp found inspiration in the vivid colours of lakeside locarno and spent the last years of his life in the historic town where his paintings are now on public view the patrician houses above the characteristic arcades are reminders of the wealth of times gone by the town is dominated and protected by the sanctuary of the madonna del sasso a franciscan monastery reached by funicular it offers a splendid view of lake maggiore the heart of the town is the vast expanse of piazza grande which swallows thousands of film buffs during the film festival its open-
air screenings made possible by the mild climate free from traffic during the day the cobbled space is bright with cafés and restaurants the castle of the viscontis is today home to a museum which has a wonderful collection of medieval glassware as well as bronze age and roman items found in the locarno area nowhere is the mediterranean character of the region more evident than the shoreline and islands of lake maggiore which stretches for 66 km south into italy boat services call at 36 bellinzona
mendrisio
chiasso
lake maggiore and valleys lake maggiore and valleys regione lago 11
places around the lake notably the brissago islands and the famous botanical garden shoppers alight at ascona where some of the fin-
est galleries antique shops and boutiques in ticino are to be found among narrow alleys that lead off the waterfront here too are some of the best hotels in switzerland which have received numerous awards for their cuisine ambience and the excellence of their fa-
cilities a visit to the locarno area reveals a reassuring commitment to high standards in fostering sustainable tourism an example is the segway an entertaining electric-powered platform on 2 wheels with a handlebar this distinctly eco-chic form of transport perfectly complements the region’s ambitions it already encourages the use of electric-powered velocycles or e-bikes for those who want to peddle without too much effort and avoid causing pollution they can be used to head off into the green valleys away from the lake alternatively the ever-reliable postbus network can take you between snow-covered peaks to find secluded restaurants—or ‘grottos’ as they are known in ticino—where local produce is used in traditional dishes these simple restaurants can sometimes be found in quiet tree-shaded gardens where rushing water in a nearby stream or wind in the branches is about as loud as it gets some visi-
tors go to see traditional stone grinding in the maggia valley visit the places in the verzasca valley where salami and cheeses are made or sample the wines at producers between tenero and gudo life in ticino can sometimes seem agreeably timeless maggioreevalli ticino ch
lo
ca
rn
o o
n ic
e l
oc
ar
no
lake maggiore and valleys
titolo 12 regione lago
many say that lugano is a perfect example of what an urban centre should be small but functional and combining a strong sense of its heritage with a progressive outlook services are efficient and well tailored to human needs and the work life balance is helped by the fantastic opportunities for leisure throughout the region—and throughout the year for the mild climate means that the ticinese never stop and if lugano also means business as one of the 3 major swiss financial markets it makes it easy to leave the frenzy of work behind at the end of each day it takes only minutes to walk or cycle from the town centre to find parks and peace and quiet in mal-
cantone there are some of the most glorious walks in all ticino where it is easy to walk for hours without meeting anyone on the path from the summit of malcantone’s mount lema at 1624 m you can even see lake maggiore over the tops of lower mountains easily reached by cablecar the summit is the start of one of ticino’s most celebrated ridge walks to mount tamaro bellinzonalocarno
ascona
lake lugano region lake lugano region regione lago 13
this area has always been appreciated for the quality of its archi-
tectural heritage and culture straddling ancient and modern it is a pleasure to discover the beauty of its landscapes by walking in the colla valley in capriasca on mount brè or on san salvatore where it is easy to leave the stress of life behind as you gaze over the magi-
cal lake worldly concerns though were very much the business behind the stories told in the swiss customs museum at cantine di gandria which can be reached only by boat or by footpath in the four-storey building from which officials once intercepted contraband there are fascinating displays showing the ingenious ways developed to smug-
gle illicit goods and the means of detecting them mendrisiotto is an area renowned for its wines which have received awards throughout the world for their quality and for its cheeses with the characteristic zincarlìn pride of the delightful valley of muggio there the visitor can be transported back in time along paths redolent of a hard-
working people devoted to the land and its products no visit to the area would be complete without visiting the world her-
itage site of mount san giorgio paths through coppiced forest and among magnificent chestnut trees some with hollow trunks lead to enchanting views from its summit fossils of fish and marine reptiles dating from 230 million years ago have been found in the area it is no wonder that this region has attracted so many artists drawn to its remarkable combination of natural beauty history and culture lagolugano ticino ch
p
ia
zz
a r
ifo
rm
a l
ug
an
o
lake lugano region lake lugano region
titolo 14 regione lago
culture ticino’s past and present are characterised by a cultural and artistic life which has had an impact on europe and the wider world ticino hosted some of the most famous european cultural celebrities during the 19th and 20th centuries this wave of intellectual vitality contributed to ticino’s cultural scene leaving legacies which are still significant today monte verità above ascona became a melting pot of ideas when it became home to an extraordinary co-operative that included such disparate personalities as the anarchist prince kropotkin paint-
ers hans arp and paul klee the writer james joyce and above all hermann hesse who moved to montagnola in 1919 where he wrote some of the books that made him famous throughout the world it was in architecture that ticino made a name for itself well beyond the cantonal borders following the second world war in the past ticino had successfully exported the genius of its designers sculptors and craftsmen to major european capitals including such outstanding figures as domenico trezzini and francesco borromini who was born at bissone on lake lugano and is regarded as the most original of roman high baroque architects trezzini was born at astano near lugano and made a major contribution to peter the great’s new capital of saint petersburg today modern architecture has made ticino a centre of major interest for avant-garde and innovative art practised by aurelio galfetti luigi snozzi livio vacchini and most notably mario culture regione lago 15culture
p
al
ag
ne
dr
a l
ak
e m
ag
gi
or
e an
d va
lle
ys
botta unlike their predecessors today’s ticinese architects have put their stamp on the canton itself galfetti in revitalising the for-
tress of castelgrande snozzi’s restructuring of monte carasso’s monastery vacchini’s columnar gymnasium at losone and bot-
ta’s chapel santa maria degli angeli at monte tamaro mogno’s church san giovanni battista and the administrative centre for swisscom in bellinzona ticino is also internationally regarded for art and the performing arts for example harald szeemann the extrovert curator who embraces new artistic currents and daniele finzi pasca actor choreographer and theatrical director who designed the closing ceremony for the 2006 turin olympics in theatre ticino has a pearl of originality in the theatre school founded by the great clown dimitri which became the higher school of movement theatre in 2004 dimitri’s theatre is growing and continuously evolving receiving such acclaim that it took to the stage on broadway in 2009 culture ticino ch
the sant’ambrogio vecchio church negrentino
this small church is immersed in the natural setting of the blenio valley in an isolated and panoramic position and contains romanic frescoes which date back to the 11th century and late gothic frescoes of indescribable quality style and beauty a visit is equivalent to stepping back into the region’s middle ages an unforgettable experience for art lovers and for those who are merely inquisitive sculpture school peccia
an unusual academy open to all aspiring sculptors and immersed in the sublime nature of the lavizzara valley where you will find the ideal conditions to immerse yourselves in the world of figurative arts the offer of sculpting materials ranges from marble to wood to metal and is enriched by drawing modelling courses and by seminars on the history of art organised by artists of various tendencies originating from switzerland and from abroad the theatrical world of the clown named dimitri verscio
theatre school and museum 3 major projects which have become a reality thanks to the clown known throughout the world for his art for his unique smile able to capture and to entertain thousands of spectators encountered during a lifetime career a life dedicated entirely to the theatre that ticino has welcomed and that dimitri repays each year with performances exhibitions and his teaching monte verità ascona
the history of monte verità reflects europe’s cultural intellectual philosophical and artistic image in the 20th century and the exceptional personalities who resided there a century long story that can still be read today inside the walls of the bauhaus buildings where artistic collections and historical records skilfully collected by the great harald szeemann are woven together and create an atmosphere that over the years has attracted numerous outstanding intellectual celebrities to this hillside 16 culture info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
2882
45418
87021
2752
usi university of italian-
speaking switzerland lugano
the usi is the most recent of the 12 swiss public universities the university was founded in 1996 and became established immediately in the national and international academic scenario the usi offers students and research workers originating from 40 countries an international studying environment that is developing continuously both in education and research areas following in the tracks of hermann hesse montagnola
discovering the figure of hermann hesse through his writings his drawings and his paintings preserved in the splendid house in montagnola an intimate environment in which to appreciate the work of one of the greatest writers of the 20th century in addition a fascinating route with an audio guide winds its way through the village following in the tracks of hermann hesse and the places he visited academy of architecture mendrisio
the academy of architecture was founded by mario botta the world-famous ticino architect and is much more than a place of education the academy includes facilities for cultural comparison and sharing the university courses proposed the numerous exhibitions of contemporary art and architecture and the debates with important speakers enliven mendrisio throughout the year mario botta ticino
buildings with unusual and curious shapes appear here and there in the ticino landscape blending in with nature or with the surrounding urban context these represent the works of mario botta the ticino architect who is famous both in his home country and throughout the world for his unique style museums churches houses and mansion houses bear his signature everywhere gems by a well-known designer which are all to be discovered culture 17
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
45439
93548
2754
97362
titolo art & architecture 18 art & architecture
for centuries before ticino became part of switzerland the region was a subject of constant territorial dispute so it is appropriate that one of the canton’s 2 world herit-
age sites should be the 3 castles standing at the throat of the valley leading to the saint gotthard pass they are considered to be among the most admirable exam-
ples of fortified architecture dating from the middle ages in the alpine region these fortifications continue to arouse wonder even today either decorated with medieval banners for a parade or in the silence of the night their crenellated walls and slender towers eerily floodlit the oldest fully preserved christian monument in switzerland is to be found further south at the far end of lake lugano the baptistery of riva san vitale dates from about 5th-century and still has a number of original architectural features enhanced by magnificent 12th-century frescoes the romanesque style embellishes a whole series of sacred buildings throughout the canton notably some leventina churches art & architecture art & architecture 19
c
as
tle
s w
or
ld p
at
rim
on
y of h
um
an
ity u
n
es
c
o b
el
lin
zo
na a
nd u
pp
er t
ic
in
o
it is also worth visiting the imposing visconti castle in locarno the oldest parts of which date back to the 15th century with fine renaissance rooms from the romanesque to the baroque ticino offers theme-based itineraries which wind their way through the canton to fascinat-
ing churches in urban centres or immersed in wooded valleys a postbus journey up the verzasca valley takes you to bivio where a track leads to the national landmark of corippo consisting entirely of restored peasant-farmer dwellings further up the valley is the lavertezzo double-arched bridge across the river a masterpiece of civil architecture one of the loveliest of alpine valleys is val bavona whose villages date back a millennium and still have some unspoilt houses without electricity in total contrast a route leads up lavizarra valley to mogno where the church of san giovanni battista was built in 1994-6 by the distinguished ticinese architect mario botta using alternate bands of grey riveo granite and white peccia marble with such a wealth of architectural tradition it is no wonder that in 1996 the academy of architecture was established at mendrisio where the architects of tomorrow are trained and inspired architecture ticino ch
the san nicolao church giornico
appearances can sometimes be deceptive in fact the most important romanic monument in ticino is a small mountain church the frescoes and the capitals of san nicolao in giornico will capture your attention thanks to their fascinating aspect but that is not all the romanic style glitters throughout the ticino from the churches on the mountain slopes down to the plain of the mendrisio district vestiges of rare beauty are to be found everywhere the 3 unesco castles bellinzona
yesterday an boundary of the alps today part of the world heritage the 3 bellinzona castles are among the most wonderful vestiges of fortified mediaeval architecture within the alpine region these monumental gems continue to cause amazement thanks to their crenellated walls the towers and the front gates a majestic and not to be missed historical record visconteo castle locarno
the ‘castello visconteo’ is situated in the very centre of locarno a short distance from piazza grande and represents a wonderful example of renaissance fortification the castle’s ancient parts date back to the 14th century and it is even thought that the great leonardo helped to design the castle the frescoed walls the courtyard with the portico and the magnificent halls are evidence of the region’s great historical and artistic past madonna del sasso orselina
the most famous pilgrimage venue in all of ticino is situated on the hill that dominates locarno and from which a breathtaking panorama over lake maggiore can be enjoyed the ‘sacro monte’ sacred mountain the ‘via crucis’ way of the cross the sanctuary and the library make madonna del sasso a place where spirituality and art blend together in an enchanting atmosphere with a little good luck you can learn more by talking to one of the cappuccin friars who today still live in the convent 20 art & architecture
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
2862
2957
2693
73494
the santa maria degli angeli chapel mount tamaro
this modern and quaint chapel was built between 1990 and 1996 based on a design by the famous ticino architect mario botta and blends in harmony with the mountain slope a long stone path will enable you to reach the chapel and admire a breathtaking panorama the modern church in mogno in the lavizzara valley is equally fascinating and is also the work of mario botta the santa maria degli angeli church lugano
you only need to walk along lugano’s lake front to admire the most important renaissance fresco in switzerland the church dedicated to saint mary of the angels is to be found right there a short distance from piazza riforma the impressive fresco of the crucifixion a work by bernardino luini who was a pupil of the great leonardo will greet you inside the church you will be left amazed the san giovanni baptistery riva san vitale
this is the oldest fully preserved christian monument in switzerland the baptistery in riva san vitale was built in the 5th century and today still has a number of original architectural forms of rare beauty a record of early christian art in addition the internal walls are decorated with magnificent romanic frescoes dating back to the 12th century a visit not to be missed for enthusiasts and curious passers-by contemplative ticino ticino
more than 1500 years of art all to be discovered there are many monuments and artistic works in ticino which are ready to surprise you with their unique beauty ranging from contemporary buildings to small and precious mountain churches history architecture and art intertwine everywhere with nature and in the landscape you only have to choose the itinerary that suits you best and set out to discover all of these treasures architecture ticino ch
art & architecture 21
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
14909
2682
2946
titolo museums 22 museums
from the large outdoor sculpture to the small archaeological find kept inside a glass showcase from the dusty fascination of a roman-period seal or costumes from centuries past to the asceticism of giacometti’s shapes—these are a few of the objects that can be found in ticino’s museums its museums punch far above their weight in temporary exhibitions which attracted hun-
dreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world the canton has its unexpected curiosities that make travel such a pleasure—
such as the ethnographic collection housed in the lakeside villa heleneum—a copy of the petit trianon at versailles every one of ticino’s seventy-odd museums can offer such surprises from airolo to chiasso there are so many varied muse-
ums that everyone will find something matching their interests certainly the highest and for some the top museum is the national saint gotthard museum which vividly portrays the history of the pass and the hard life of those who provided transport its place in the swiss psyche is illustrated by the dramatic painting of the saint gotthard mail coach by rudolf koller being voted the coun-
try’s most popular painting the locarno civic and archaeological museum has on display medicinal plants from times gone by the art gallery in villa dei cedri in bellinzona hosts an important collec-
tion of symbolist and realist painters of the swiss lombardy area the house of cavalier pellanda in biasca dating back to 1586 exhibits the works of local contemporary artists each year the blenio museum in the old administrative building in lottigna has significant ethnographic and ecclesiastic collections museums 23
m a x m
us
eu
m l
ak
e lu
ga
no r
eg
io
n
the vela museum in ligornetto is the old villa-atelier of the internationally famous sculptor vincenzo vela and also displays a collection of 19th-century paintings the 19th-century building enhanced by the restoration work by mario botta exhibits a rich art collection dominated by the works of ticino’s master architect the museo cantonale d’arte in lugano stands out for its famous works of modern and contemporary art the hermann hesse museum in montagnola contains memo-
rabilia written pages drawings and paintings by the important german writer and painter ‘old’ leventina is re-lived at giornico through working tools per-
sonal objects religious findings and manuscripts found in the area that witnessed the famous battle on 28 december 1478 when a swiss force of just 600 defeated a milanese army of 10000 the museum itself is an old inn decorated with exterior paintings of 1589 and the heraldic emblems of famous guests there are special theme-based museums for those who are in search of single subjects of every kind from the chocolate museum in caslano to the customs museum in gandria from the wine museum in tenero to the coffee museum in balerna it is impossible to mention them all let yourself to be surprised at every corner of the canton from the smallest to the biggest there is a museum for you museums ticino ch
national museum saint gotthard pass
this is the highest museum in switzerland located at 2090 m on the legendary route of the saint gotthard pass historical documents weapons uniforms works of art and plastic models will enable you to discover the origins of the helvetic nation take advantage of the opportunity for an excursion with the historical horse-drawn stagecoach that still travels on the ancient mediaeval tremola road in a breathtaking alpine scenario villa dei cedri bellinzona
a significant collection of symbolist and realist painters is exhibited in villa dei cedri a short distance from the magnificent mediaeval church dedicated to saint biagio in addition temporary exhibitions of photography contemporary art and local artists can be admired here the museum is surrounded by a park and by a vineyard and is a quiet and peaceful site ideal for the artistic contemplation of the works on display casa rusca picture gallery locarno
an intimate and charming museum situated in the heart of the old town of locarno in an ancient house that dates back to the 18th century the rooms are arranged on 3 floors and overlook the internal courtyard and each year host acclaimed temporary exhibitions of painters sculptors and contemporary photographers additional wealth is provided by the permanent exhibition of works by jean arp and other famous 20th-century artists municipal museum of modern art ascona
the ideal location in which to review 20th century art and its links with ticino in fact the museum was established thanks to the initiative of the painter marianne werefkin and the painter ernst kempter who extend the collections thanks to their exhibitions and contacts with other painters today these contemporary works are waiting for your visit to this museum situated in the heart of ascona 24 museums
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
2780
2762
2743
2751
art museum lugano
villa malpensata overlooking lake lugano is located a short distance from the historical centre and its rooms host the art museum’s exhibitions contemporary art exhibitions in their most diversified forms are held here paintings photographs sculptures and installations with special attention always being paid to the avant-garde artistic movements fossil museum meride
the dinosaurs mountain is the most well hidden unesco site in the world many names indicate the naturalistic wealth and the mystery of mount san giorgio consisting of the fossils of dinosaurs that lived in ticino millions of years ago all the secrets of these unusual inhabitants can be rediscovered by visiting the fossil museum and by walking back along the naturalistic path with a little luck you too can come across the footprints and fossils of dinosaurs muggio valley ethnographic museum cabbio
the elegant casa cantoni in cabbio in the heart of the muggio valley displays the valley’s rural past in a dynamic and interactive form the exhibition extends beyond the museum’s walls however and involves the entire valley area inviting you to walk through the streets along the footpaths and in the villages of this region to discover the unusual artefacts of the ancient life of an agricultural community vela museum ligornetto
a real ‘painter’s atelier’ today the painter vincenzo vela’s old villa is a national museum and is surrounded by a splendid english garden the rooms were restructured by mario botta and exhibit sculptures preliminary designs in terracotta and plaster models which reflect the entire artistic life of the famous ticino sculptor sketches drawings personal memoirs complete this rich collection museums 25
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
3069
2745
2778
2764
titolo concerts 26 concerts
ticino has ‘stars under the stars’ when the great stars of entertainment perform in locarno’s piazza grande transformed into a temple of rock music on warm summer evenings the moon & stars has become an unmissable festival that has been admired and copied in many parts of the world the big names of the music world attract thousands of spectators with no less than 10 major concerts to satisfy every taste in great live music the music festivals of ticino offer hundreds of hours of music for dedicated festival-
goers and passing guests alike the visitor drawn into the atmosphere of the amazing spectacle in which towns are transformed from suburban lakefront resorts into vast concert spaces the squares of lugano and mendrisio become the unmissable capital of european jazz during the summer estival jazz this is the largest free open-air event in europe serv-
ing up a cocktail of jazz blues rock and world music to quench your thirst for music concerts concerts 27
es
tiv
al j
az
z l
ak
e lu
ga
no r
eg
io
n
the atmosphere of louisiana is conjured up by the strains of new orleans jazz in ascona during a ten-day festival that transports you to the banks of the verbano with its mix of trad jazz blues soul and latin rhythms around bellinzona the atmosphere and acoustics of exceptional concert halls historical churches castles and theatres combine to provide sublime auditoria for classical concerts whatever arrangements of 7 simple notes you prefer ticino can provide an unforgettable experience of live performances not only the big cities offer big moments of live music it is also possible to attend several music concerts in the valleys offering a unique and enchanting feeling small mountain villages during summer season continuously sur-
prise their public with high quality open air concerts for more information please visit us online at our web site you will find whatever you need to organize your unforgettable music moments events ticino ch
piazza blues bellinzona
the warm notes of blues music vibrate every year in july in the shadow of the bellinzona castles well-known performers of world fame like bb king and solomon bruke have performed on this stage thrilling a large public of enthusiasts and the magic appears to continue endlessly don’t miss the opportunity of raising the roof while listening to live music in bellinzona’s historical centre vallemaggia magic blues maggia valley the whole of the maggia valley offers numerous dates for great music and entertainment every year from july to august thanks to the superlative programming comprising world-famous blues performers together with interesting young discoveries the small still authentic villages offer concerts which are unrepeatable and unique in europe in an intimate and fascinating atmosphere in this splendid valley moon and stars locarno
piazza grande in locarno changes into a temple of great pop-
rock music during the star-studded evenings in july world famous performers like r e m and santana attract thousands of spectators each year in a marvellous setting for unforgettable summer nights 10 concerts on 10 evenings make moon and stars the greatest live music event south of the alps jazzascona ascona
the lakeside and ascona become the european jazz capital during 10 days between june and july artists of international fame perform on the stages overlooking the lake and in the small squares and provide the best jazz in all its variations more than 400 hours of music every night until dawn for all of the insatiable enthusiasts 28 concerts
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
43924
57878
72733
86106
ascona’s music weeks ascona
don’t miss the most prestigious classic music festival organised in italian-speaking switzerland with great orchestral concerts scheduled chamber music evenings and recitals by individual instrumentalists the most famous world musicians will perform in the fascinating church of to the papio college in ascona a building of great value where performers and the general public experience the concert in a stimulating atmosphere lugano festival and the martha argerich project lugano
two major classic music festivals combine each year to enliven the ticino cultural spring season after a first part that is dedicated to orchestra concerts and conductors of international fame the second part focuses on the charismatic figure of the pianist martha argerich transforming the lugano festival into a cultural meeting place of artistic cooperation estival jazz mendrisio lugano
the biggest free open air event in europe don’t miss the opportunity to admire the great stars of world music during 2 week-ends in june and july in the attractive squares of lugano and mendrisio an explosive cocktail ready to satisfy your thirst for music to dance in every style from jazz to blues from rock to world music cantar di pietre ticino
a firmly established concert event designed to draw attention to musical liturgical and dramaturgic elements of the mediaeval and renaissance world ‘cantar di pietre’ has proposed pieces of ancient music for more than 20 years performed by musicians of international fame in the attractive atmosphere of the romanic buildings of ticino a festival for everyone experts and those who are merely curious concerts 29
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
82028
41345
43915
34668
titolo events 30 events
ticino is honoured and proud to present what is regarded as the most important cultural event in switzerland held every year in august for over 60 years when the allure of celluloid intoxicates locarno for 11 unforgettable days of world cinema the openness of audiences to every genre is reflected in the varied and audacious programming this is where locarno offers its visitors days full of films in the cinema halls and in the magical frame of piazza grande at the foot of its castle locarno also hosts the works of promising new directors every year ticino is also well known for historical processions associated with easter the parade at mendrisio is a fascinating mixture of popular piety mysticism theatre and art and it is impossible not to be captivated by this tradition deeply rooted in the long history of the community the streets of the magnifico borgo take on a sense of the past as well as spirituality generating intense emotions and attracting many visitors each year but the ticinese event that should not be missed is the february events 31
fe
st
iv
al d
el f
ilm l
oc
ar
no l
ak
e m
ag
gi
or
e an
d va
lle
ys
carnival for which preparations are made throughout the year king dantun opens the event in bellinzona that puts all others in the shade rabadan dating back over 140 years it has attracted those who love the atmosphere of joy and the freedom to act out to ‘transgress’ that the carnival confers many carnivals in ticino are held to liven up the days of winter animated carnivals are held in tesserete and chiasso where the town becomes a free republic and the celebrations lead up to a shrove tuesday nebiopoli parade crazy and irreverent masked processions thread the streets to the cheerful sounds of a guggen band of wind and percussion instruments typical risotto dishes are eaten communally and there is dancing into the small hours of the night every community celebrates swiss national day on 1 august usually with fireworks and often a parade in which visiting children will be invited to take part perhaps carrying a candle lantern sport also makes its contribution with a longer calendar of football tennis sailing and other sports thanks to the mild climate ultra-fit athletes take part in the locarno triathlon in september when the tough swimming cycling and running race takes place around the shores of lake maggiore from events of world standing to small charming village-based festivals there is always something going on in ticino events ticino ch
castellinaria bellinzona
castellinaria the international young cinema festival is the only event in switzerland of its kind and offers interesting film proposals which are sensitive to the changes taking place in the world of the young more than 10 000 young children and teenagers view the films participating in the contests every november while the evening programming satisfies a general public of all ages by proposing audacious and stimulating selections sword in the stone bellinzona
history relives in the bellinzona montebello castle a unesco site recapturing the memorable glories of its mediaeval past during 3 days in spring a major costume festival with soldiers performers craftsmen games historical representations and scrumptious dinners a return to the past directly to the merrier middle ages for the joy of adults and the very young rabadan carnival bellinzona
for more than 140 years this has been a date not to be missed by true enthusiasts of practical jokes wearing fancy dress and festivities lasting into the small hours of the night the whole town of bellinzona transforms itself into the carnival realm of king rabadan during 5 days masked parades concerts by the noisy and cheerful ‘guggen’ risottos and endless dances animate the streets and squares attracting numerous and festive inquisitive onlookers festival del film locarno
the biggest cultural event in switzerland the rich and audacious programming reflects the image of locarno’s general public diversified open inquisitive prepared for every type of experience locarno offers its visitors top rate films and unforgettable evenings in piazza grande each year during 11 days in august absolutely one of the most attractive open-air cinemas 32 events
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
41344
62696
40339
15629
international street artists festival ascona
mimes fire-eating acts jugglers balancing acts and much more artists originating from all over the world perform to the delight of adults and the very young in the town’s streets and on ascona’s lakeside each year in spring 4 days with more than one hundred free performances make this festival one of the not to be missed dates in ticino bsi challenger lugano
a week of superb tennis with players from among the world’s top 100 competing for the trophy an agenda of exclusive events enriches the occasion with international stars of entertainment take advantage of this occasion to admire the champions of the red clay court in a technically high level tournament in which even the legendary roger federer participated historical easter processions mendrisio
a fascinating mixture of popular devoutness mysticism history and theatrics it is impossible not to be caught up in the magical atmosphere of this tradition that is deeply rooted in the past the passion is staged in the ‘magnifico borgo’ where perfectly masked characters parade through the streets bringing to life moments of intense emotions that attracts numerous visitors each year chiasso dance chiasso
chiasso hosts a contemporary dancing event with fascinating performances each year in may a highly diversified selection of proposals provides a taste of the contemporary world of dance discipline that continues to surprise with new expressive forms while remaining firmly anchored to its classical origins events 33
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
81168
64690
81347
37413
titolo gastronomy 34 gastronomy
for those who live to eat rather than eat to live gastronomy is a major reason for travel in ticino north european cuisine meets italian cuisine and particularly that of lombardy italian wine-producing traditions have also dominated since the renais-
sance of viticulture in the early 20th century primarily growing merlot strains from bordeaux and this has remained the dominant grape ticino’s wines can be discovered directly at the local wine-producers or by follow-
ing a network of wine routes grappa from ticino made by distilling the americana grape is prized for its aromatic qualities grappa is also used in nocino a liqueur made by steeping freshly chopped walnuts in the grappa with spices and sugar the infusion is allowed to stand in sunlight for 40 days to develop its walnut flavour every season can produce convivial restaurant experiences in ticino whether outdoors or in front of an inviting crackling fireplace in a ‘grotto’ small rustic-style restaurants that are so typical of ticino take a seat on the granite stone benches gastronomy 35
b
or
ei l
ak
e m
ag
gi
or
e an
d va
lle
ys
and allow yourself to be transported on a journey of scents and flavours rooted in home cooking of the best local ingredients the dishes and ingredients you can expect to find on the menu are home-cured pork products especially salami and mortadella ri-
sotto minestrone polenta with braised beef stewed rabbit wild mushrooms zabaglione and peaches in wine a tradition not to be missed is harvest festival when wine as well as food is celebrated the yards of old houses are transformed into authentic ‘grotti’ where people meet around delicious wines and local dishes using locally harvested chestnuts and polenta the attachment of the ticinese to chestnuts runs deep for at one time it formed a major part of the staple diet for 6 months of the year it is still used in the production of flour bread cakes jam and the well-known marrons glacés chestnuts are traditionally used to accompany autumn dishes of game with such ingredients and traditions it is no surprise that ticino’s restaurants are awarded prizes for the culinary prowess of its restaurants and their creative chefs gastronomy ticino ch
a display of cheeses and a livestock exhibition piotta
the date with the gastronomic products which are characteristic of the ticino alps is renewed each year in september at the foot of the saint gotthard pass in particular you can savour the famous mountain pasture cheeses and local delicacies numerous tasting opportunities render this event a not to be missed occasion for every lover of nature and its most tasty fruits chestnut festival and autumn festival ascona
ascona’s lake front treats its visitors to 2 gastronomic and fun events under the pleasant autumn sun each year you can savour characteristic gastronomic products during the chestnut festival and the autumn festival which include first and foremost the chestnut and all of its derivatives a festival in the square to savour one of ticino’s most delicious seasonal products with your friends grapes festival mendrisio
the old town of mendrisio lights up in september to celebrate the harvest period and to exalt its wine production the characteristic internal courtyards of the old houses in the historical centre transform into authentic ‘grottos’ where delicious local wines and dishes can be tasted a cheerful engrossing environment transforms this festival into an event that is not to be missed the wine roads ticino
set out to discover ticino’s rich wine producing panorama by following a network of regional routes in this way you will have the opportunity to taste high-quality wine products directly at the wine producers choose your ‘wine road’ and exploit it to discover one of the most famous products of ticino gastronomy you can even move conveniently from place to place using public transport on foot or by bicycle 36 gastronomy
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
93550
15704
73648
97314
traditional grottos ticino
the hot season in ticino is an invitation to enjoy convivial pauses in the open-air the ticino ‘grottos’ are ideal places where peace quiet and gastronomy can be combined the ‘grottos’ are typical premises where a genuine and tasty cuisine can be savoured take a seat at the granite tables and let yourself be taken on a journey of scents and flavours in the shade of the chestnut trees and vineyards in the most enchanting spots of ticino gourmet restaurants ticino
the best swiss and foreign gastronomic guides award prizes to ticino for the quality offered in its restaurants the most recent gastronomic trends as well as the important european and world cuisines blend magically with the local products thanks to the creativity of famous kitchen chefs 5 michelin stars and more than 800 gaultmillau points are all to be savoured in intimate and refined atmospheres gastronomic exhibitions ticino
savouring the gastronomic specialities in every season means really discovering ticino delicious exhibitions are organised in various regions throughout the year which will guide you to savouring the rich regional gastronomic offerings don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy an exceptional convivial experience by savouring traditional dishes as well as the new culinary proposals the art of good taste ticino
one of the most important treasures of ticino is undoubtedly represented by its food and wine production the result of products which are always healthy and genuine an offer consisting of a thousand flavours able to combine tradition and modernity in each dish savour the gastronomic wonders of the season wherever you go salami and cold cuts wines cheeses and other tasty specialities are ready to delight your palate gastronomy ticino ch
gastronomy 37
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
83119
77091
48412
cities 38 cities
one of the delights of ticino is discovering its towns experiencing their beauty and individual characters lugano’s historic centre happily combines museums and culture art shopping and relaxation among its streets and squares a short distance from the waters of lake lugano its attractive alleys are full of enticing boutiques and small shops the pedestrian squares surrounded by historical buildings and restau-
rants and coffee shops provide somewhere to stop and sit on a terrace in the sun the art galleries host regular exhibitions of famous painters and sculptors while world-famous musicians perform in the concert halls and in squares then there is bellinzona capital of the canton and dominated by the 3 magnificent and imposing castles which date from the middle ages castelgrande montebello and sasso corbaro each has been conserved with a different emphasis so don’t imagine when you’ve seen one you’ve seen them all it is also worth taking a walk through the town’s historic centre in the shadow of the buildings and churches that cities 39
lu
ga
no l
ak
e lu
ga
no r
eg
io
n surround arcaded piazza nosetto and piazza collegiata where a traditional market is held on saturday mornings beneath the signs of old inns multicoloured market stalls induce the visitor to buy fresh local produce of excellent quality locarno lies further to the south and every year welcomes the most important players in cinema to its piazza grande by staging the most significant cultural event in all switzerland the piazza is one of the largest in switzerland locarno is surrounded by the lake and nature wrapping it in an array of fascinating colours in each season take a walk along the lakeside in the flower-filled parks near the landing stage or glide through the historical centre using the silent and ecological segway a modern electric-powered chariot or e-bikes making the discovery of this wonderful town even more enjoyable and relaxing close to locarno is ascona much smaller than ticino’s 3 large towns but with a character and atmosphere that enchants visitors especially the lakeshore with its pollarded plane trees and colourful cafés overlooking the harbour art galleries and shops selling crafts and antiques rub shoulders with old-fashioned ironmongers and delicatessens in the warren of narrow streets and alleyways behind the waterfront ticino ch
the historic centre bellinzona
bellinzona’s historical centre is dominated by the presence of the 3 mediaeval castles which are both magnificent and majestic and it is the ideal place to stroll among art and culture don’t miss the opportunity to pause on the terraces in the fully pedestrianised squares in the shadow of the buildings and churches which are evidence of this region’s century-old history the saturday market bellinzona
bellinzona’s historical centre crowds with visitors who come to the town for the traditional market every saturday morning gaily-
coloured stalls will invite you to buy excellent quality gastronomic products among the signs of the ancient inns you will find early seasonal produce local salami and cold cuts alpine cheeses and much more all in a cheerful and carefree setting piazza grande locarno
locarno’s piazza grande becomes a stage every summer with a unique and fascinating setting ready to host world famous musicians or the large screen for the film festival piazza grande however is also the ideal place to enjoy a coffee and to relax comfortably seated on a terrace taking advantage of the sun and admiring the facades of the splendid buildings e-bike and segway locarno
the lake and nature are among the major players of the lake maggiore region locarno is shrouded in a range of fascinating colours each season discover the lakeside rides the flower filled parks or the historical centre using silent and ecological vehicles discovering this wonderful town will be even more enjoyable and relaxing with the segway or the e-bikes 40 cities
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
2895
3474
90361
3156
the dolce vita lugano
art shopping and relaxation blend together quite naturally among the streets and squares of the town centre a short distance from the enchanting lakeside kissed by the sun lugano is the ideal destination for those wishing to spend some time enjoying the dolce vita by taking advantage of a rich cultural offer of concerts exhibitions and many other events which will make your stay unforgettable the historic centre lugano
attractive alleys with a wealth of enchanting boutiques and small shops pedestrianised squares surrounded by historical buildings restaurants and coffee shops to enjoy a pause seated comfortably on a terrace lugano’s historical centre is the ideal place for a cultural visit for your shopping or simply to stroll blissfully a short distance from the lake museums and culture lugano
lugano is a cultural centre of great value and will know how to captivate you with its rich and diversified offer lugano’s numerous art museums regularly host famous painters and sculptors while great musicians accompanied by world-famous orchestras perform regularly in the concert halls and in the squares lugano is waiting for you and is ready to satisfy your desire for art and music the town from above lugano
discover lugano from an unusual and enchanting perspective by climbing to the top of mount brè or mount san salvatore thanks to the convenient lift facility situated only a few minutes from the town centre you will be fascinated by a panorama of rare splendour you will ascend to a height of more than 900 m in less than an hour where you will be able to admire the unforgettable view of the town immersed in the green countryside and surrounded by the lake cities 41
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
93073
2708
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
97363
97364
titolo sh pping 42 shopping
whether you’re after mass purchases in shopping centres or targeted searches in small shops common items or local prod-
ucts trade and tradition meet in ticino but the most attrac-
tive shopping is to be found in the older streets of places like lugano and ascona designer-label shopping in lugano may be done in via nassa a trendy location for locals and tourists alike where the brand becomes a status symbol but via nassa and the neighbouring pedestrianised streets in the heart of the town are also full of quirky shops that put the fun back into shopping the expertise of lugano jewellers makes it a good place to buy a watch of the best swiss tradition the art of times gone can wrap up the shopping experience at the end of via nassa the church santa maria degli angeli should not be missed for the huge frescoes of 1530 by bernardino luini are some of the finest in ticino the other centres are of equal standing ascona bellinzona and locarno each offer something different in the squares alleys and narrow streets which lead to their centres or to the lake front mar-
ket stalls often fill the squares where that long-sought vintage record rare book or strip cartoon might be found in bellinzona’s market you will find delicious cheeses and delicatessen speciali-
ties made to ancient home-made recipes as well as handcrafted products one should not return home without a bottle or two of the merlot del ticino which celebrated its centenary in 2006 though it is only since the second world war that wines of distinction have shopping 43
vi
a n
as
sa l
ak
e lu
ga
no r
eg
io
n
been produced on a more commercial scale merlot is well suited to the terrain and now accounts for 83 of the 1000 hectares cultivated by the canton’s wine-makers you can buy one of the 5 million bottles produced annually at any food store or delicates-
sen or direct from the maker and then there are the christmas local street markets when the entire canton dresses up in white and red as the christmas period draws closer large and small towns come alive with stalls music lights the smell of biscuits and warm wine decorated fir trees and glittering shop windows it’s an opportunity to meet and to discov-
er original presents while giving the taste buds and eyes a treat in an atmosphere that has a magical flavour beauty creativity colour and exclusivity are to be found in the handcrafted products originating from ticino ticinese craftspeople produce objects of great quality using different materials they remain open to innova-
tions and new ideas but retain a feeling for rural tradition you can see this in the famous small wooden clogs small ceramic jugs comfortable straw-seat chairs and warm woollen fabrics the demand for shopping centres has been met in ticino by such places as foxtown factory stores in mendrisio where an ‘out-
lets temple’ has been built a short distance from the motorway here the best and the most famous brands—no less than 250 of them—from 5 continents can be found at astonishingly low prices in 160 stores ticino ch
brocante locarno
each year the old town of locarno breathes the atmosphere of another period during the ascension weekend thanks to the stalls and exhibitors which animate the brocante a real antique market that winds its way through the streets of the old town where collectors enthusiasts and inquisitive onlookers will find the most varied and original objects the charming village ascona
ascona is better known as the ‘lake maggiore boutique’ thanks to its incomparable offer of small shops and extraordinary opening hours during holidays and on sundays while walking through the town’s narrow streets you will be able to buy clothes of the best high fashion designers items of designer furniture and magnificent works of contemporary art via nassa lugano
via nassa in the heart of lugano’s historical centre is the not to be missed address for first-rate shopping you will find small shops and boutiques in the elegant buildings of the historical centre where top-quality products can be bought in an elegant and refined environment the coffee shops and restaurants in the sunny squares will render your purchases even more enjoyable foxtown mendrisio
foxtown is the most important outlet in ticino both in terms of its 3 km of shop windows and for its 260 major brands sold at very attractive prices the outlet is organised according to the factory store philosophy foxtown offers its customers the most important designs in international fashion directly at factory prices good value and very high quality make foxtown the ideal place for your every purchase 44 shopping
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
84382
2803
1151
87292
markets in the squares ticino
the traditional markets of bellinzona locarno and lugano offer the ideal opportunity for enjoyable discoveries they are situated in the squares and in the alleys of the historical centres of the ticino towns and propose local gastronomic products and refined handcrafted products throughout the year set out to discover these novelties in a cheerful and relaxed community environment seeing is believing christmas markets ticino
with the christmas period approaching the squares and streets of the towns and the small villages become adorned with stalls music light the scent of biscuits and warm wine decorated fir trees and bright shop windows an opportunity to meet and to discover original gifts giving pleasures of the palate and the eye a whole new meaning in an atmosphere with a magical and sparkling flavour handcraft centres ticino
beauty creativity colours exclusivity ticino handcraft products know no limits and fear no comparisons ticino craftsmen are always open to innovations but with special consideration for rural tradition and produce top-quality objects by hand using different materials the famous wooden clogs the renowned small ceramic jugs the comfortable straw seat chairs and the warm woollen fabrics there is something to suit all tastes railaway discover ticino by train ticino
don’t miss the numerous railaway offers a practical economic and ecological way to discover ticino for example a combined ticket will take you to mount generoso one of the most attractive panoramic mountains offering you a 20 reduction on the train journey and on the supplementary services the offers can be obtained from the swiss federal railway stations or by contacting the rail service shopping 45
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
87815
76889
76887
2967
railaway
price example «monte generoso 2 class with a half-tax from zurich main station chf 60 00 instead of chf 70 00
pay-serie 0208 0000 3079
this railbon voucher can be used at most railway stations in switzerland for this offer this railbon voucher is not valid with any other offer only one railbon voucher per person no cash payment no refund no transmission for cash chf 10 valid until november 30th 2011
voucher worth valid with one of our railaway ticino offers railbon 5$b249b5ail on309b100 4bg ingg 2 1 04 10 1 3
hotels 46 hotels
whether you want a short break or a long holiday there is an ideal option in ticino from five-star facilities by the lakeside to small immaculately kept guesthouses situated at the end of a valley from modern buildings with every amenity to the traditional inn there is a vast range of choice but you be sure of finding quality and courtesy everywhere you can find family-run hotels with individually decorated rooms and antique furniture or ultra-modern décor devised by world-famous inte-
rior designers if you are looking for pure indulgence some of ticino’s five-star hotels have consist-
ently come top in magazine and newspaper polls of the ideal getaway where a tran-
quil position right on the lake is complemented by outstanding spa and recreational facilities and a choice of restaurants masterminded by outstanding chefs there are hotels dedicated to the needs of families offering such facilities as child-
minding playgrounds pony rides painting competitions modelling activities free use hotels 47
ed
en r
oc l
ak
e m
ag
gi
or
e an
d va
lle
ys
of bikes tennis lessons a children’s restaurant in a railway carriage and even a circus trailer incorporating a children’s hotel room ticino also offers comfortable farm stay facilities throughout the region where you can enjoy a holiday with an authentic flavour while helping to protect the environment local produce is served and it’s a great way for children to watch seasonal work and dis-
cover the rewards and hard work of the traditional farming lifestyle they can even sleep on hay there are corners in ticino where man and nature still live together in perfect harmony some of these corners are represented by the eco-hotels where facilities and even gastronomy are sensitive to their ecological impact and can offer the tourist a stay in harmony with the landscape booking a hotel is easy take advantage of a modern and efficient service to choose the solution that is best suited to you while sitting comfortably at home you can plan your own ideal holiday directly using the online booking system ticino is always pleased to welcome you at any time of the year with a broad selection of hotel facilities ready to meet your needs hotels ticino ch
luxury hotels ticino
make the most of an exclusive choice of top quality hotel facilities to give yourself a holiday characterised by excellence seducing atmospheres surrounded by an oasis of peace and quiet refined cuisine proposed by famous chefs modern and relaxing spa areas the multiple prize-winning ticino hotels are ready to satisfy your every desire eco hotels ticino
there are places in ticino where man and nature still live in perfect harmony a number of these places are the eco-hotels these represent hotel facilities which are sensitive to the ecologic and environmental aspect and are able to offer the tourist a stay that is in harmony with nature not only the buildings but also the gastronomic offer and the services proposed satisfy the ideal of a holiday in harmony with nature bike hotels ticino
soft rolling hills steep climbs comfortable rides along the lakesides and breathtaking panoramic viewing points make ticino a real ‘cycling paradise’ the vast offer of hotel facilities achieves an optimum blend with the variety of cycling and well-marked itineraries ensuring each cyclist has numerous possibilities of combining the preferred sport with a holiday characterised by relaxation and enjoyment historic hotels ticino
ticino offers authentic hotel facilities for those wishing to experience an unforgettable journey where time appears to stand still fascinating atmospheres excellent cuisine and high-quality wine cellars to delight the palate all in a refined environment in which the history of the places and the authentic welcome will offer you an unforgettable experience among culture nature and relaxation 48 hotels
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
96052
77091
97365
97366
family hotels ticino
there are a number of ticino hotels which have everything that is required to entertain children but also to offer the parents a well earned rest spacious rooms areas reserved for playing and enjoyment restaurants which pay attention to the needs of the very young activities suited to young guests and many other novelties to enjoy a happy holiday with all the family farm stay facilities ticino
what form of tourism to choose if not a farm stay to better appreciate the true aspect of local culture by protecting the environment and why not to savour the flavours of authentic living ticino offers friendly farm stay facilities throughout the territory where you can enjoy at best a holiday with a genuine favour thanks to its luxuriant nature and its rural and country life tradition search for your hotel
ticino
from 5-star hotels at the lakeside to the small guesthouse situated at the foot of the valley from the modern construction equipped with all amenities to the traditional inn the offer range is vast select the best solution for your requirements by visiting www ticino ch you will find availability and courtesy everywhere because the guest is always welcome in ticino hotels ticino ch
book your hotel on-line ticino
book your holidays in ticino while sitting comfortably at home make the most of the rapid and efficient service to book the hotel that is best suited to your needs ticino will be pleased to welcome you at all times thanks to a vast selection of hotel facilities ready to meet your needs you will be able to plan your holiday in full freedom by using the on-line booking service hotels ticino ch
hotels 49
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
83145
90146
titolo golf 50 golf
golf may look an easy sport but it requires 2 important qualities calm and concentra-
tion many hotels in ticino are located in quiet areas close to the famous golf clubs which are ready to welcome you and help you to enjoy an exceptional stay you can combine the sport with a thermal bath and a massage each day by following the ‘golf relaxation and fitness’ philosophy there are 3 green golf courses in ticino the golf club lugano golf patriziale ascona and the golf club gerre in losone and they are all 18-hole courses the lugano golf club the oldest club in italian-speaking switzerland was founded in 1923 and represents a miracle of golfing architecture offering a technically difficult course on nearly flat ground its challenges arise from narrow fairways confined by vegetation and the river magliasina which has to be crossed 8 times during a game the greens are well defended by natural obstacles and well-placed bunkers reserva-
tions for tee time are recommended both during the week and the weekends golf 51
g
ol
f c
lu
b p
at
riz
ia
le a
sc
on
a l
ak
e m
ag
gi
or
e an
d va
lle
ys
the golf club patriziale in ascona is located in a 50-hectare park and has an elegant club house built in 1932 it is well-known in golf-
ing circles for its golf school which has a steel and shatterproof glass practice course that can accommodate up to 60 persons allowing them to practise the full range of strokes the golf club gerre losone was inaugurated in 2001 and offers a course constructed in an enchanting area between valleys and chestnut woods the impressive feature besides the beauty of the landscape is the various difficulties built into the course that change from one hole to the next a stream flows calmly through the golf course and forms various small lakes the golf club has had the honour of hosting the deutsche bank ladies’ swiss open event from 2006 an event which attracts the best players of the european and world tour and this is not all beginners have the opportunity of learning to play golf on the sake pitch & putt courses an innovative variation of the game of golf that enables the golf player to experi-
ence the emotional tension of playing when everything is at stake in the last few tens of metres of each hole golf ticino ch
golf club patriziale ascona
a top-level golf course in harmony with tradition and innovation located near ascona and overlooking lake maggiore the holes of the golf club patriziale wind their way among majestic trees in a natural landscape of rare beauty and the course is defined as one the most attractive golf courses in switzerland the course is mainly flat and will succeed in thrilling both champions and beginners golf club gerre losone
18 splendid holes set in an enchanting valley between the hills and chestnut tree woods the course is particularly stimulating and technical so much so that major international tournaments are organised there each year but also training sessions and games played among friends the golf club gerre has skilfully known how to associate the area’s natural beauty with an interesting route for every player sake golf academy losone
the 9 holes of this golf club are outstanding because of the course’s beauty and conceptual design built in accordance with the most modern techniques and enriched with interesting obstacles which make the game technical and enjoyable the course is particularly appropriate for players who are just starting to play this magnificent sport the sake golf academy will welcome you with its informal management to enjoy high-quality play deutsche bank ladies’ swiss open losone
don’t miss the opportunity to admire the world’s best players competing to win this prestigious all-ladies golf tournament the performance on the golf club gerre losone green is guaranteed by the participation of the great female champions of this sport the atmosphere is relaxed and festive thanks to the enchanting scenary and to the tasty culinary offer provided by the prestigious club house 52 golf
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
73283
73489
80289
1051
golf club locarno locarno
the golf club locarno overlooks lake maggiore and is immersed in the green countryside and will provide you with complete facilities a 6-hole course and a 9-hole course a driving range a golf shop and the expertise of professional instructors it makes no difference whether you are great champions or beginners the services and the experience offered will know how to satisfy all your sporting needs golf club lugano magliaso
the golf club lugano is the oldest golf club in ticino and still represents a miracle of golfing architecture the course has developed continuously from the date it was first established and is able to constantly meet the needs of modern golf players whether they are experts or beginners the technical quality and the enchanting landscape make this club a not be missed destination a short distance from the centre of lugano golf & wellness ticino
excellent hotel facilities located in the green countryside and quiet areas close to the acclaimed ticino golf clubs are ready to welcome you for an exceptional stay you can follow the ticino philosophy of ‘golf relaxation and fitness’ by combining your favourite sport with thermal baths massages and relaxing therapies to restore calm and wellness thanks to these hotels which provide every form of comfort it’s tee time ticino
what better landscape can provide the surroundings of a golf course if not canton ticino the green valleys mix with the green golf courses the blue lakes and the blue sky blend with the water obstacles making the relaxing sport an authentic pleasurable experience discover all the novelties the promotions and the peculiarities associated with playing golf in ticino while sitting comfortably at home golf ticino ch
golf 53
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
1052
1050
info www ticino ch
search
77116
accessible tourism 54 accessible tourism
tourism for everyone in ticino we have cutting-edge solutions in this field with our unique approach the only canton situated entirely south of the alps and the only one where italian is the main language ticino is located on the saint gotthard railway and motorway linking north and south europe so you can reach us readily from any european city by train car or aeroplane thanks to fast and frequent links ticino has accommodation facilities transport hotels and restaurants which are readily accessible thanks to services which are attentive to every need swiss fed-
eral railways for example will arrange for hoists to be ready at larger staffed sta-
tions to overcome the height difference between carriage and platform the predominantly mountainous aspect and historical centres which are a little difficult to visit do not always permit independent access to the whole of ticino to receive the most appropriate information and advice it is helpful to specify your requirements and circumstances the local tourist associations our internet accessible tourism 55
m
ou
nt g
en
er
os
o l
ak
e lu
ga
no r
eg
io
n
website www ticino ch and the federazione ticinese integrazi-
one andicap federation for the integration of the handicapped ftia will be able to advise you concerning accessible hotels restaurants museums routes and events the federation has published the first tourist guide of ticino for people with mobility problems for example we have prepared a nature path in capriasca that is suitable for blind and partially sighted persons it is immersed in the lugano hills and permits the discovery of a number of the region’s natural features which are perceptible by smell touch hearing and tasting and via body sensations an audio guide will lead you in a search for the sounds of nature and the fragrance of plants it is not important where you are at the saint gotthard pass on our motor vessels or in our museums we have developed sys-
tems which enable everyone to enjoy the assets of this wonderful canton accessibletourism ticino ch
the town of castles bellinzona
today bellinzona has a wealth of historical and geographical inheritance received from the middle ages and that pulsates behind the town’s fascination you can rediscover the town’s cultural and artistic wealth while wandering through the accessible streets and squares lastly don’t forget to visit the 3 castles which form part of the unesco world heritage and represent examples of incomparable strength beauty culture and nature locarno ascona
only a few kilometres separate the 2 towns that both overlook lake maggiore locarno and ascona offer you unequalled cultural gastronomic and landscape wealth both have conveniently accessible pedestrian routes as well as magnificent completely pedestrianised lakeside promenades providing opportunities for pleasant relaxation lugano and its lake lake lugano region
lugano combines the features of a high-class metropolis surrounded by mountains and by a splendid lake however offering the welcome of a small town a charming and large pedestrian area is readily accessible and includes a wealth of splendid historical buildings enabling the town centre to be visited conveniently moreover lugano knows how to provide unforgettable moments if you are looking for art culture shopping and relaxation not only the magnifico borgo mendrisio
today mendrisio is known as the ‘magnifico borgo’ and offers the visitor an urban tour through picturesque alleys characteristic houses with internal courtyards and mediaeval and baroque churches don’t miss the opportunity of a trip to the hills outside the town well-known for the tasty offer of food and wine you will be able to savour delicious ticino specialities in the characteristic ‘grottos’ while sipping a good glass of merlot wine produced in the region 56 accessible tourism
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
93074
93073
93076
93075
ticino viewed from above ticino
ticino has an inexhaustible reserve of mountain landscapes where the alpine peaks blend magically with the soft rolling green hills populated by olive groves and vineyards you can use accessible lift facilities which will take you comfortably to panoramic viewing points immersed in nature to appreciate this region in all its vastness ticino in celebration ticino
ticino has now become the reference destination for culture and sport above all thanks to international events events of various kinds and of very high quality are organised in the region throughout the year while a broad selection of open-air events which are readily accessible enliven the squares and the streets of the ticino villages and towns many different sports for everyone ticino
the particularly mild and cloudless climate in ticino favours many open-air sports also during the winter months the accessible sports facilities are excellent and ready to meet your needs throughout the year both in summer and in winter sports centres bathing establishments lakes skiing centres can’t wait to welcome you accessible accommodation facilities ticino
every guest is welcome in ticino today an increasing number of hotels are able to provide rooms and services intended for people with physical handicaps also in terms of easy access you only need to search for the accommodation solution that is most appropriate for you from a list of accessible facilities while always indicating your special needs clearly and in advance so that you will be received in the best possible way hotels ticino ch
accessible tourism 57
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
93072
93077
info www ticino ch
search
94746
meetings & incentives 58 meetings & incentives
ticino is a world centre of both finance and of industry and technology some of the qualities it offers are exclusivity luxury cutting-edge structures originality efficiency diverse opportunities from the traditional conference hall in the centre of lugano to the information centre located inside the alptransit construction site our facilities enable conference participants to meet just across the border from italy italian conference or-
ganisers frequently decide to enjoy our comfort and benefit from our professionalism one of the world’s most unusual small conference venues lies at the foot of the gotthard pass embowered by conifer trees brushed with snow la claustra is an old military bunker which has hotel rooms and spaces for large seminars reached through massive steel doors and passageways through the rock a short distance from lugano’s pres-
tigious town centre with its prestigious hotels and shops is the convention centre designed with several modular halls and capable of hosting more than 1000 people important high society and cultural events are organised in bellinzona ticino’s capital meetings & incentivesa 59
te
at
ro s
oc
ia
le b
el
lin
zo
na a
nd u
pp
er t
ic
in
o
in the venue that was once the ‘castrum magnum’ castelgrande provides comfort and areas fully equipped with modern ameni-
ties for conferences in a striking historical context the banqueting hall can seat up to 150 guests there are many unusual venues for smaller conferences such as the newly renovated theatre in chias-
so ticino offers unique solutions for every conference requirement to ensure the success of a meeting or gala dinner after work it is time for relaxation there is a huge variety of ancil-
lary activities among the mountains valleys lakes and rivers golf sailing cruises unforgettable excursions on foot or by bicycle or the thrill of driving a sports car for those looking for something a little extra we offer the thrill of jumping from a dam or the possibil-
ity of climbing the dam with just your bare hands or to canoe along rushing waterways try your hand at bungee jumping free climbing and canyoning and after all this activity everyone meets at the table in the peace and quiet of a ‘grotto’ to savour local products or in sumptuous restaurants where many of the best chefs in the world offer refined cuisine it is not always true that ‘cheapest is dearest’ in terms of quality courtesy or value for money we al-
ways give our best to bring together employees corporate middle management or political representatives because we want every business deal to be concluded successfully in ticino meetings ticino ch
make your own cheese airolo
you will be able to make your own cheese with your own hands starting from delicious milk from the saint gotthard alpine region supervised by an expert cheese-maker an unusual and enjoyable activity to obtain an exquisite and characteristic product of ticino to be tasted together with friends the gotthard cheese factory awaits you to transform your corporate team into perfect cheese-makers alptransit infocentre pollegio
a journey to the centre of the earth in the longest railway tunnel in the world combine the discovery of this impressive construction site in the heart of the alpine range with a visit to the information centre equipped with excellent interactive multimedia techniques and areas suitable for your corporate meetings a location of modern architecture that provides an attractive and original environment mediaeval tournament bellinzona
the attractive setting of the bellinzona castles and the mediaeval staging will enable you to relive the magical atmosphere of the 12th century during a mediaeval tournament in which you can challenge each other in archery tug-of-war saracen joust or in the reconstruction of the story of william tell then you will be able to savour a characteristic mediaeval menu in the refined castelgrande restaurant bungee jumping verzasca valley
discover your limits and learn to challenge them with bungee jumping from the verzasca dam a jump into the void from a height of 220 m will offer you a unique and breathtaking experience 7 5 seconds of pure thrill and adrenaline in an unforgettable scenery among woods the lake and the sky agent 007 pierce brosnan performed his famous ‘flight’ in the film goldeneye exactly here in ticino 60 meetings and incentives
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
57284
77099
77102
96079
monte verità ascona
a seminar and cultural centre botanical park and museum monte verità is the ideal retreat where meditation and discussion introspection and creativity peace and quiet and activities find a space between history and nature you will find extensive green areas and an enchanting view over lake maggiore which create a incomparable natural paradise and provide you with a splendid background for every type of meeting lugano convention centre lugano
lugano convention centre is elegant modern and readily accessible by public transport and is situated in the town centre next to the green and flower filled ciani park that overlooks the lake the conference centre is able to host events of every kind thanks to the auditorium and the spacious halls equipped with modern infrastructures and a large car park and other modular areas the train to success ticino
transform your corporate meetings your workshops and your business meetings into a real ‘brainexpress’ historical or modern trains with comfortable carriages will take you to discover all of ticino starting from a location chosen by you efficient connections excellent services and a refined gastronomic offer will brighten your business journey wine tasting ticino
more than forty ticino wine cellars are ready to welcome you for a pleasant wine tasting session of their best wines not only excellent merlot wine but also new mixtures of different grapes the result of a high-quality production seize the opportunity to discover the ticino winemaking tradition and innovation by combining your meetings with a visit among the sunny vineyards meetings & incentives 61
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
42592
42583
info www ticino ch
search
info www ticino ch
search
77298
97367
62 contacts
34 contacts
call us leventina turismo ch 6780 airolo
tel 41 0 91 869 15 33 www leventinaturismo ch
info@leventinaturismo ch biasca e riviera turismo ch 6710 biasca
tel 41 0 91 862 33 27 www biascaturismo ch
info@biascaturismo ch ente turistico del mendrisiotto e basso ceresio ch 6850 mendrisio tel 41 0 91 641 30 50 www mendrisiottoturismo ch
info@mendrisiottoturismo ch
ticino turismo
via lugano 12
ch 6501 bellinzona
www ticino ch blenio turismo
ch 6718 olivone tel 41 0 91 872 14 87 info@blenioturismo ch ente turistico tenero
e valle verzasca www blenioturismo ch
ch 6598 tenero
tel 41 0 91 745 16 61 www tenero-tourism ch
info@tenero-tourism ch vallemaggia turismo ch 6673 maggia
tel 41 0 91 753 18 85 www vallemaggia ch
info@vallemaggia ch bellinzona turismo ch 6500 bellinzona tel 41 0 91 825 21 31 www bellinzonaturismo ch
info@bellinzonaturismo ch
lago maggiore turismo
ch 6601 locarno tel 41 0 91 791 00 91 www ascona-locarno com
info@ascona-locarno com gambarogno turismo ch 6574 vira
tel 41 0 91 795 18 66 www gambarognoturismo ch
info@gambarognoturismo ch
malcantone turismo ch 6987 caslano tel 41 0 91 606 29 86 www malcantone ch
info@malcantone ch lugano turismo ch 6901 lugano tel 41 0 58 866 66 00 www lugano-tourism ch
info@lugano-tourism ch facebook com ticinoturismo fl ickr com ticino-turismotwitter com ticinoturismo youtube com ticinoturismo
tt dream book inglese 34 8 11 2010 8 37 15
34 contacts
call us leve tina turism ch 6780 airolo
tel 41 0 91 869 15 33 www leventinaturismo ch
info@l entinaturismo ch
biasca e riviera turismo ch 6710 biasca
tel 41 0 91 862 33 27 www biascaturismo ch
info@bi turismo ch ente turistico del mendrisiotto e basso ceresio ch 6850 mendrisio tel 41 0 91 641 30 50 www mendris o toturismo ch
info@men i t oturismo ch
ticino turismo
via lugano 12
ch 6501 bellinzona
www ticino ch blenio turismo
ch 6718 olivone tel 41 0 91 872 14 87 info@bl turismo ch ente turistico tenero
e valle verzasca www blenioturismo ch
ch 6598 tenero
tel 41 0 91 745 16 61 www tenero-tourism ch
info@tenero-tourism ch vallemaggia turismo ch 6673 maggia
tel 41 0 91 753 18 85 www vallemaggia ch
info@vall gia ch bellinzona turismo ch 6500 bellinzona tel 41 0 91 825 21 31 www bellinzonaturismo ch
info@bel onaturismo ch
lago maggiore turismo
ch 6601 locarno tel 41 0 91 791 00 91 www ascona-locarno com
info@asc na-locarno com gambarogno turismo ch 6574 vira
tel 41 0 91 795 18 66 www gambarognoturismo ch
info@g r gnoturismo ch
malcantone turismo ch 6987 caslano tel 41 0 91 606 29 86 www malcantone ch
info@mal e ch lugano turismo ch 6901 lugano tel 41 0 58 866 66 00 www lugano-tourism ch
info@l ano-to ch facebook com ticinoturismo fl ickr com ticino-turismotwitter com ticinoturismo youtube com ticinoturismo
tt dream book inglese 34 8 11 2010 8 37 15
www ticino ch
partners 63
ticinoinfo sa
strategic partner official partner fer iendomizi le onl ine
hol iday homes onl ine
casas de vacaciones online
locations vacances online
case di vacanza online
suppliers partner s s 1 dream book ticino discover the south excursions & nature experiences in the green 88 intriguing proposals to discover a landscape full of contrast rivers & lakes holidays for everyone 64 fresh proposals in the south of switzerland hotels bellinzona and upper ticino hotels lake maggiore and valleys hotels lake lugano region subscription to the www ticino ch newsletter
1 2 3 4 6 5 to be returned to ticino turismo
via lugano 12
ch 6501 bellinzona
your personal data will be used by ticino turismo for its own institutional purposes in compliance with legislative decree no 196 2003 and will not be disclosed you may request the data to be updated or deleted at any time by writing to the data processor ticino turismo via lugano 12 6501 bellinzona
i would like to receive further information about ticino please send me the following brochures ticino ch
holidays for everyone 64 fresh proposals in the south of switzerland rivers & lakes la
ve
rt
ez
zo l
ak
e m
ag
gi
or
e an
d va
lle
ys
3 ticino ch
experiences in ‘plein air’ 88 intriguing proposals to discover a landscape full of contrast excursions & nature le
ve
nt
in
a va
lle
y b
el
lin
zo
na a
nd u
pp
er t
ic
in
o
2 dream book ticino ch
canton ticino scopri la svizzera italiana lu
ga
no
4 5 6 order our pamphlets now name and surname
address street no zip code city
e-mail n
ea
r l
av
er
te
zz
o in t
he v
er
za
sc
a v
al
le
y t
ic
in
o
myswitzerland com
rediscover nature by splashing in mountain rivers and crystal-clear natural pools or by relaxing in a whey bath in the fresh alpine air you’ll find wonderful ways to experience switzerland’s natural beauty in our new alpin summer brochure plus lots more holiday and excursion ideas it is our pleasure to help plan your vacation call us toll-free 00800 100 200 30 our jacuzzi 200_09d_03_ins_ticino_jacuzzi 3 23 4 2009 11 45 51 uhr