Experience Ticino live
Ticino in the south of Switzerland combines a Mediterranean lifestyle with Alpine scenery and is a year-round destination for anyone who appreciates diversity, culture and nature. The proximity to Italy is reflected not only in the language, but also in the culinary offerings and the relaxed rhythm of everyday life. To get an impression of Ticino before your trip or to help you plan your excursions, the webcams provide helpful information on the current weather and an incomparable panorama of the lakes of Ticino.
The canton of Ticino
The canton of Ticino is located in the south of Switzerland and borders directly on Italy and the cantons of Valais, Uri and Graubünden. With an area of around 2,800 km², Ticino is one of the larger cantons, but is one of the less densely populated with around 360,000 inhabitants. The capital is Bellinzona, known for its three UNESCO World Heritage castles. Geographically, the canton is characterized by alpine valleys, Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano. The mild climate, the Italian-influenced culture and the palm trees on the lakeside promenades make Ticino unique - a mixture of Alpine nature and Mediterranean lifestyle.
Culture and flair in Ticino
Ticino impresses with a mixture of historic buildings, open-air culture, film art and an Italian way of life between the lake and mountains. The capital Bellinzona is known for its three imposing UNESCO castles - Castelgrande, Monte 24 and Sasso Corbaro - and the colorful Rabadan Carnival in February. In Locarno, the legendary Locarno Film Festival pulsates in August with film screenings under the stars on the Piazza Grande. Paradiso, on Lake Lugano, attracts visitors with its funicular railroad up Monte San Salvatore and relaxing promenades full of art and nature. Lugano offers cultural treasures such as the LAC (Lugano Arte e Cultura), magnificent parks and lively city life. Get a first impression of the lively cities in Ticino with the webcams - for example from the center of Bellinzona or from the promenades in Paradiso. The live cams give you a good idea of when a stroll through the city or an aperitivo with a view could be particularly atmospheric.
Active vacation in Ticino
Whether it's a hike, bike tour or water exploration - outdoor life pulsates in Ticino! On Monte San Salvatore near Paradiso, a 12-minute ride on the funicular invites you to enjoy panoramic views over Lake Lugano and the Alps; the summit circuit and via ferrata provide fresh mountain air. Monte Brè, the sunniest mountain in Switzerland, is the starting point for an enchanting hike to Gandria, including a nature trail and artificial shade. Action is guaranteed on over 20 mountain bike trails, including culinary bike tours on Lake Maggiore, as well as canyoning in Val Grande or bungee jumping over the Verzasca dam. A family-friendly 6-lake hike on the Pizol or excursions to hidden chestnut trails awaken pure enthusiasm for nature. On Monte Generoso , after a ride on the historic cog railroad, numerous hiking trails and impressive views await you, which you can also experience with the webcams in Ticino. Whether it's panoramic views, lake air or a culinary tour - a nature vacation in Ticino means unforgettable active moments and Italian joie de vivre in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
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