Viganello Travel Guide
Lugano
Popular places to visit
Monte San Salvatore
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.
Mount Brè
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Brè and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
Santa Maria degli Angeli
Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.
Palazzo dei Congressi
Palazzo dei Congressi is just one of the places to see in Lugano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
Find out about the history of Lugano when you spend time at Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Via Nassa
During your trip to Lugano, you can enjoy retail therapy at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Adult Daily ticket for Adventure Park in Gravedona
Rivera-Ticino: Splash e Spa Tamaro 4-Hour Waterpark Ticket
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Rivera-Ticino: Splash e Spa Tamaro 4-Hour SPA Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Viganello
Hotel Cruise
The room was spacious, clean and the mattress firm and the pillows perfect. Staff were most helpful too and there was ample free parking.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
The staff were wonderful and the hotel was impeccable. All amenities were extremely thoughtful.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Palace Hotel
Great staff, excellent service, wonderful breakfast
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Villa Sassa
The views of Lake Lugano from this property are amazing.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
B&B Hotel Como City Center
It was great
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hilton Lake Como
One of best Hilton hotels I have ever stayed at. Staff was very helpful and friendly !
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Viganello
Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.
Pregassona
Pregassona is well liked for its mountain views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Lugano area, you might plan a trip to Mount Brè or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.
Molino Nuovo
While Molino Nuovo isn't home to many top sights, Lake Lugano and Palazzo dei Congressi are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lugano City-Centre
Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.
Besso
While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa.
Loreto
If you're spending some time in Loreto, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are top sights worth seeing.
