Viganello Travel Guide
Lugano
Popular places to visit
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.
Monte San Salvatore
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.
Parco Ciani
Explore the lovely green spaces of Parco Ciani and also enjoy the boating in Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views 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
Learn about the events happening in Palazzo dei Congressi during your trip to Lugano. 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
Lake Como Boat tour share with prosecco and winter cover
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Tesla Tour of Como photographing the beauties of the lake
Top hotels in Viganello
Palace Hotel
Great staff, location and rooms were great
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Very central location with friendly and helpful staff .
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
The staff were wonderful and the hotel was impeccable. All amenities were extremely thoughtful.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Albergo Terminus Hotel
So many good things to say about this quintessential Italian hotel. It is beautifully decorated, the staff are very helpful, great location, extensive European breakfast in a beautiful room overlooking Lake Como. I ate dinner there on my first night and it was very good. Our room was a king deluxe ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hilton Lake Como
The front desk staff were wonderful as we checked in. They were all very helpful. The breakfast staff equally inviting and took care of us. My birthday was absolutely wonderful and they brought a fantastic brownie treat for my big day. Spa is a must, great massages and lovely spa to enjoy after. ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hotel Admiral
So quiet and clean!!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 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 Parco Ciani 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.
