An untouched nature in a beautiful montain landscape, charming villages along the lake are all invitations for nice, long walks. Walk around the colourful italian markets, enjoy a horse ride, go for a boat ride in Lake Lugano or even a mountain-bike tour on Monte Tamaro.

Our excursion ideas for You

Art and culture

• Swissminiatur - Melide
  Switzerland in small format for Big and Small
• Museum Herman Hesse - Montagnola
  The residence for years of the famous german writer and painter
• Customs museum - Cantine di Gandria
  The customs museum is a authentic representation of a customs-house of the 19th century
• Church S. Maria degli Angioli - Lugano
  This church has the most famous Renaissance wall painting of Switzerland
• Art gallery Gottardo - Lugano
  Foundation for culture of Banca del Gottardo; collections of paintings and photos

Shopping

• Porlezza (1,5 km)
  A small italian village is boutiques, bars and restaurants
• Market and boutiques in Como
  Enjoy the Saturday market and then let yourself be charmed by the nice boutiques in Como
• Market in Luino
  Its worth a trip to the biggest north-italian market which takes place every wednesday
• Fox Town Factory Store
  Outletfactory store with italian and international trademarks
• Market in Porlezza
  Walk around the local market - each saturday

Walks

• Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema
  One of the nicest walks in the Swiss Prealps
• The heart of Valsolda
  During a four hour walk, you will be charmed by this valley of Valsolda. Hiden villages, beautiful waterfalls and a fantastic view on Lake Lugano
• Rifugio Menaggio
  There is no better view on Lake Como!
• The olive tree path
  From Castagnola to Gandria, a nice walk and restaurants directly on the Lake Lugano
• St. Lucio
  An adventurous walk to the Swiss border, the old smuggler's path!

Day outings

• Manege of San Pietro
  Go for a horse ride in the forests and along the paths of Porlezza and surroundings
• Mill of Carlazzo
  Rediscover an ancient profession
• Lake of Piano
  A nice walk around the lake of this natural reserve
• Isola Comacina
  Beautiful island on the Lake Como
• Villa Carlotta
  A nobles' house with botanical gardens
• Lake Como
  By boat or on a surf board between mountains and antique villas. Discover the charm and the beauty of this lake
• Lago Maggiore
  Brissago & Borromee Islands
• Parco Scherrer
  Sutropical gardens