Ticino is Switzerland's most southerly region and as such has a Mediterranean climate and feel. This Italian speaking region has many reasons to holiday there. From the tree lined mountains run crystal clear rivers, which have carved numerous pretty valleys down to the lakes below. We offer properties in Locarno, on the majestic Lake Maggiore and Lugano on the shore of its name sake Lake Lugano.
Our opinion
Mediterranean feel with Swiss hospitality • Take a cruise on Lake Maggiore (Locarno) and visit the sub-tropical gardens on the Brissago islands • Take a lake cruise on Lake Lugano and have lunch in the picturesque village of Gandria before taking a walk on the Olive Tree Path • Spend a day in the region's historical capital Bellinzona
Transfer time
Rail transfer from Zurich airport: Lugano & Locarno 3 hrs
Getting about
There is an excellent network of boats, post buses, trains and cableways. Use the trains and cableways to discover some beautiful scenery and great walking trails.
By rail
The train transfer from Zurich airport to the Ticino region is stunning. As the journey starts, you'll be whisked along the shores of Lake Zurich and Lake Lucerne before the train dives into the Gotthard Tunnel. As you pop out the other side the landscape changes to that of a more balmy climate. When you're in the Ticino region make sure you visit Bellinzona, you could drop in on transfer day and leave you baggage in a locker or you could make a day of it, visiting this historical city.
Important information
Locarno & Lugano have no Thomson rep, you will be given a welcome pack and a contact number on arrival
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