Excursions
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