Lugano, Switzerland

[Tone Capone]

Has anyone here ever been to Lugano? I am thinking about going there sometime this week. Apparently it's hella close and I need a little break from this place... don't get me wrong, this place is beautiful but..... anyways.

[Loppfessor]

Just don't forget my Swiss Miss homie...

[TimDoolan]

Somehow I read your title as "Legoland" switzerland. Man I need sleep.

[Calimero jr.]

I've been living very close to Lugano for several years. Nice small city by lake Ceresio. The city itself is nice to walk through, to go shopping or sit and have a meal. There aren't much monuments to see, but the lakeside is very pretty and there are some very nice spots to get a view on the city and lake like on top of San Salvatore. You can also travel a bit farther to Morcote, which is a really beautiful little town also by the lake. Bellinzona is also only about 30-40 min drive from Lugano, there are three beautiful castles to see there. South of Lugano, near Capolago, you can go on top of Monte Generoso, if it's a beautiful and clear winter day you can a super view of the Alps, and sometimes even see the Matterhorn (90km away) with the binoculars.

[Otis Driftwood]

Man, I wish I had the funds to stay there for a week or two. I was there 4 years ago, great spot. Rent a motorboat and pleasure-cruise a little over the lake. On the opposite shore is a funky "little" mountain which claimed to have the worlds steepest cog-wheel train. If you have a car and some spare time, drive up the scenic Maggia valley, highly recommended.