Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Canton of Ticino February 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Canton of Ticino ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Canton of Ticino Types of activities Where to stay [Canton of Ticino travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Canton-of-Ticino.dx6051991) ![Piazza Grande showing road cycling as well as an individual femail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120416/361da035-7d3d-47f0-8bca-9249eb59d896.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Piazza Grande showing road cycling as well as an individual femail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120416/361da035-7d3d-47f0-8bca-9249eb59d896.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Madonna del Sasso which includes landscape views, a small town or village and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120418/5eef69cb-9a7c-4d3b-b810-d95f2a79432c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Madonna del Sasso featuring tranquil scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120418/7f7376f4-5374-4c9e-b059-658b61393a86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Maria degli Angeli featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120400/81e59352-cae7-419f-b75c-82e7fae10c36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## What to do in Canton of Ticino --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Canton of Ticino ![Piazza Grande showing road cycling as well as an individual femail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120416/361da035-7d3d-47f0-8bca-9249eb59d896.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piazza Grande Home to one of Europe’s most picturesque outdoor cinemas, this town square is the cultural hub of Locarno. [](https://expedia.ca/Piazza-Grande-Locarno.d6120416.Vacation-Attraction) ![Palazzo dei Congressi, Lugano, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166325/3c0f0aeb-70bd-40f9-bc62-d5c5797696ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Palazzo dei Congressi Learn about the events happening at Palazzo dei Congressi during your trip to Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Palazzo-Dei-Congressi-Lugano.d6166325.Vacation-Attraction) ![The frescoed houses on Via Nassa, Lugano, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633935993743/0cb9b1aa-6a8c-40d0-ac4f-3391a7c1bab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Via Nassa During your trip to Lugano, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Via-Nassa-Lugano.d553248633935993743.Vacation-Attraction) ![Swiss Miniatur, Melide](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034292/520f2c25-9ec5-4537-a1e9-56202236bb5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Swissminiatur Enjoy an outing to Swissminiatur during your stay in Melide. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Swissminiatur-Melide.d6120408.Vacation-Attraction) ![Piazza Grande](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120416/bba55e91-6826-41c2-92bd-2c44f706d369.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Town You can find out about the history of Locarno with a trip to Old Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Old-Town-Canton-of-Ticino.d553248621533003481.Vacation-Attraction) ![Monte Brè, Lugano](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2157/4befb946-8c60-4acc-aa0b-21d6b2227b19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Brè Explore the great outdoors at Mount Brè and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Bre-Lugano.d553248621563227794.Vacation-Attraction) ![Verzasca Dam - Locarno, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120420/5fe67182-a484-46ff-ae7d-32212d1b2767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Verzasca Dam You can find out about the history of Gordola when you stop by Verzasca Dam. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Verzasca-Dam-Gordola.d6120420.Vacation-Attraction) ![Monte San Salvatore featuring a river or creek, views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120406/464df2a2-91a5-40f6-a40e-450b40bb4102.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monte San Salvatore Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps. [](https://expedia.ca/Monte-San-Salvatore-Carona.d6120406.Vacation-Attraction) ![LAC Lugano Art Culture Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634800062316/db3eab04-5f5e-44b5-9149-0dbd36d6020b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura You can enjoy some culture when you stop by LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura in Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/LAC-Lugano-Arte-E-Cultura-Lugano-City-Centre.d553248634800062316.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Canton of Ticino ![Lake Lugano Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981679731/666621db-9d0c-4a06-8136-761ebdb180a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lugano City-Centre 5/5(10 area reviews) Take time in Lugano City-Centre to visit attractions like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. You might also appreciate the lake views, and you can hop on the metro at Lugano Funicular Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Lugano-Lugano-City-Centre.dx553248633981679731) ![mouth of the river Cassarate to the park Ciani](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874569666377588736/5facb20e-c278-4117-86e0-d26f88921ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cassarate If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Lugano-Cassarate.dx874569666377588736) ![I took this photo from Monte San Salvatore in Ticino, Switzerland. It was a beautiful Spring moment! This spot gives great views of the mountains surrounding Lake Lugano! Usually, it is sunny and clear from here, but on that day, my only day on Monte San Salvatore, I got an atmospheric experience! And Monte San Salvatore is above the city of Lugano, so it's quite easy to get there! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2157/20c62481-c005-46ac-b3b1-30ba7417613a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carona You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Carona. You might want to make time for a stop at Monte San Salvatore or Schwimmbad Carona. [](https://expedia.ca/Lugano-Carona.dx6034289) ![Lugano](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874567918017585152/88a379c1-b645-4aed-ae1f-7b02c206fb5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Loreto While visiting Loreto, you might make a stop by sights like MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura. [](https://expedia.ca/Lugano-Loreto.dx874567918017585152) ![Lugano](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000013374/df530c98-c795-41d9-9ed2-c364249863a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Viganello Viganello is well-liked for its mountain views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Lugano area, you might plan a trip to Lake Lugano or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station. [](https://expedia.ca/Viganello.dx3000013374) ![Santa Maria degli Angeli featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120400/81e59352-cae7-419f-b75c-82e7fae10c36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Besso When in Besso, you can plan a visit to Lake Lugano and Via Nassa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lugano-Besso.dx874568070121951232) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Canton of Ticino ![Lugano featuring flowers and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2157/afeb854b-0b00-4dd7-83c0-2bf457294011.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lugano ![Cernobbio featuring street scenes, a square or plaza and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4315/104f3aee-dcc0-44e4-91cb-4fef327eb80d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cernobbio ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4465/63ef9cd0-9c1f-4b7a-a168-75187f8fb755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bellinzona ![Madonna del Sasso which includes a lake or waterhole, a coastal town and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120418/54e68f8a-37a1-41a3-9c21-17c826225ef6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Locarno ![Aerial view of Luino, is a small town on the shore of Lake Maggiore in province of Varese, Italy.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4949/36ce779a-5450-41ab-8c28-e90a1a266abb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Luino ![Harbour Town of Ascona in Ticino, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6028/a7ad4e6a-12b4-4624-946d-402c5bedcae1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ascona ![Biasca beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55257/c4da4977-7022-4202-b73c-d38e3b0bab85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Biasca ![Villa Le Fontanelle: Home to Celebrities Present owner of this magnificient Villa is  Russian millionaire Arkady Novikov who bought it in 2008 for a price of 33 million Euros. It was previously owned by Gianni Versace from 1977 until his murder in 1997. Before his death, celebrities such as Sir Elton John, Sting and Madonna were guests in the building. Since the death of Versace, only American singer Jennifer Lopez and her husband Chris Judd spent their honeymoon there. It is not open to the public but can be viewed from the lake. The Villa itself "Le Fontanelle" was originally built in 1776 and owned prior to Versace by the Cambiaghi family. Versace purchased this magnificent villa in 1977 and completely refurbished the property ay huge expense. He restored the elegant neo-classic style true to their original design and Versace supervised every element of the restoration and furnished the villa personally. Question is: How much money are people ready to spend for this luxury Villa? Yes they are more than ready! Yes, Villa has its own history to tell... , but 33m€?!? Wooow! #LagodiComo #LakeComo #Italy ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55536/31e2ce97-559a-440c-a826-8de5aee30bde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Moltrasio ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app