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
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Top hotels in Viganello
Hotel Cruise
Large, clean room. Very comfortable bed
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Novotel Lugano Paradiso
I got sick while in Lugano and spent a couple full days in my room. I was so grateful to be at this hotel. The staff were incredibly nice and helpful and the room and beds very comfortable. The pool kept the kids busy. Once I felt better I appreciated the location. It’s right near the lake and an ...
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
This is easily one of the most beautiful and special hotels I’ve ever stayed in! It was like staying in a palace and the location in Bellagio couldn’t be more perfect!
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Palace Hotel
What a lovely grand hotel. You immediately felt like you were in a palace from another era. Elegant and very special. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
The Hotel was clean and had a great view. We were very close to the ferry terminal and many restaurants and bars. We chose to eat dinner at the hotel one night and it was very good. I would stay here again and recommend this hotel to others.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
B&B Hotel Como City Center
The hotel is close to the central station and about a 7–10 minute walk to Lake Como. Great location, and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 22 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.
