Outdoor adventures, total relaxation, and amazing events: experience Ticino at its bucket-list best

In Ticino, everything feels brighter, warmer and more effortless – and this bucket list is inviting you to experience it for yourself. Slowing down is the name of the game: catch views so scenic all your photos will look like postcards, explore an urban winery, or wander through tiny traditional villages brought back to life, such as Corippo in the Verzasca Valley. For a pretty perfect day, we’d recommend following the Hermann Hesse Trail for a literary walk through landscapes and poetry, before ending the day with a local wine tasting in the Mendrisiotto region.

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All across Ticino, spectacular trails, panoramic heights and quiet corners in wild nature bring in explorers from across the globe. There are hiking and climbing routes in alpine valleys like Bedretto and Lavizzara, and paragliding flights from Monte Lema and Monte Generoso, plus cable-car rides, and lakeside jaunts for those who might be a little less thrill-seeking. Close the day out with the cosy traditions showcased at local grottos, and you’ve got a real itinerary on your hands.

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There’s so much to experience in Ticino, with a lively calendar of sports, culture and gastronomy events, all in unforgettable settings. From the Southern sounds of JazzAscona on Lake Maggiore to the MTB European Championships at Monte Ceneri, you’ll love getting involved. Add Cantine Aperte – a mid-May festival celebrating the region’s wine culture - and culinary highlights celebrating local flavours, and you have experiences worth planning a trip around. 

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If you’d like to give any of this a go, we’d recommend grabbing the Ticino Ticket, which gives you free reign over the region, and provides the best access to all the area has to offer. By staying in one of over 500 partner accommodations, you can travel freely on public transport and enjoy discounts at more than 170 attractions, including mountain railways with panoramic views, museums, lidos, wellness spots, sports activities and local tastes. Wherever you go, you’ll be met with a huge welcome, with lakes, mountains and dolce far niente always within reach. 

To get the absolute most out of Ticino, you can also check out curated special offers designed to help you enjoy more, for less. From two‑night stays with dinner included to travel discounts and added perks, these packages make ticking items off the bucket least easy. 

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