GARE DE LOCARNO
Read moreLocarno station is a 5-minute walk from the town center. There are regular trains between Bellinzona and Locarno (30 minutes) and between Lugano and Locarno (30 minutes). From another region, you'll need to pass through Domodossola, Italy, before returning to Ticino. As there can be many changes on some sections of the route by postbus, don't forget to ask the station ticket office for the itinerary before departure. You can also take the Gotthard Panorama Express from this station.
GARE CFF DE BELLINZONA
Read moreIt's a bit like the "porta del Ticino", as it's the first station when you arrive in Ticino. If you take the Gotthard Panorama Express, this station is on the line. It is a fairly important station for freight and passenger transport. The station is a 10 minute walk from the historic centre. Regular trains between Bellinzona and Locarno (20 minutes). From another region, there may be many changes, so don't forget to ask for the itinerary of your journey at the station ticket office before you leave. A different way of discovering the area!
AÉROPORT DE LUGANO
Read moreRegular flights to Geneva and Zurich. The airport is not the biggest in Switzerland, but it can be useful. It handles 175,000 passengers a year. It is 6 km from Lugano and only 30 km from the Italian border. It operates regional flights and cannot handle long-haul flights. The airport is easily reached by public transport, with the Lugano Ponte-Tresa train departing from Lugano station. Swiss operates the majority of flights to Lugano and from Zurich.
SOCIÉTÉ DE NAVIGATION DU LAC DE LUGANO
Read moreThe Lake Lugano Navigation Society offers many themed excursions, for example a dinner on the water or a trip on the Vedetta 1908 (an environmentally friendly electric boat). To see the agenda and the events, go to the website with all the information. From April to October, many tours are organized to lake towns such as Gandria, Porlezza, Melide, Brusino, Morcote, Porto Ceresio
PUBLIBIKE
Read moreLike the Vélib' in Paris, Lugano has its own Publibike: 45 stations and 14 communes involved in the project. Cycling is very popular, as it's a great way to get around and enjoy the lakeside scenery. To date, 750 bikes have been distributed throughout the network. You can also rent a bike by the day for a small fee, using your credit card at the automatic pay station. Very easy to use and, above all, very practical. Everything is optimized to promote soft mobility. And don't forget to take your time when visiting the lake, because there's no rush!
FUNICOLARE MONTE BRÈ
Read moreFrom Lugano station, take a city bus to Cassarate. From there, a breathtaking climb of about 20 minutes to Monte Bré with its refreshing air awaits you, a journey of 1,599 metres and a difference in altitude of 629 metres. Since 1908, the funicular has been transporting the people of Lugano and visitors to the small village of Monte Brè. A beautiful walk that is also rewarded with an incredible panorama. On the heights, take a walk and admire the view over the valley. An experience to live!
ÉCOLE EUROPÉENNE DE VARESE
Read moreThe school shall be open to children of civil servants and, within the limits of available places, to children who are nationals of the countries of the European Union admitted upon presentation of the documents necessary for registration.
POSTE
Read moreThe Bedero Valcuvia post office offers various services, such as issuing pension certificates, managing waits, issuing CUD certificates, creating a Poste ID/SPID identifier, distributing work orders, issuing INPS certificates and generating QR codes.