Viganello Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Monte San Salvatore

Monte San Salvatore

Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.

Monte San Salvatore
Mount Brè

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.

Mount Brè
Santa Maria degli Angeli

Santa Maria degli Angeli

Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.

Santa Maria degli Angeli

Palazzo dei Congressi

4/5(1 review)

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.

Palazzo dei Congressi

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.

Via Nassa

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.

Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station

Activities

Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

AU$272
per adult
Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Discover Lugano in 60 Minutes with a Local

Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local

AU$66
per adult
Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local
Private Tour Lake Lugano and Surroundings

Private Tour Lake Lugano and Surroundings

AU$2,858
per adult
Private Tour Lake Lugano and Surroundings
Private Full-Day Stresa and Borromean Islands Tour from Como

Private Full-Day Stresa and Borromean Islands Tour from Como

AU$1,855
per traveller
Private Full-Day Stresa and Borromean Islands Tour from Como
Lugano: Insta-Perfect Walk with a Local

Lugano: Insta-Perfect Walk with a Local

AU$409
per adult
Lugano: Insta-Perfect Walk with a Local
The door on the lake.

Instagram and Photo tour of Lugano with a professional photographer.

AU$351
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Instagram and Photo tour of Lugano with a professional photographer.
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Our pick of the best Viganello Hotel Deals

B&B Hotel Como City Center
B&B Hotel Como City Center
3 out of 5
Viale Innocenzo XI, 15, Como, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$215 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$215
15 June - 16 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (838 reviews)
"Great stuff, service"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

B&B Hotel Como City Center
Villa Sassa
Villa Sassa
4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, TI
The price is AU$360 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$360
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (833 reviews)
"Absolutely loved every moment spent at Villa Sassa. The food options were phenomenal. The staff was friendly, responsive and organized. Everything was clean and the amenities were lovely. Our accommodations were perfect and the views were breath-taking. We will be back."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Villa Sassa
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1, Como, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$546 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$546
15 June - 16 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
"This hotel was beautiful! It was in a great location and had an incredible view. Our original room was in a bit of a noisy location and we were happy with it - the hotel staff quickly assigned us a new room! They were SO quick about it. The hotel breakfast was amazing as well, a large selection of ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Palace Hotel
Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is AU$748 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$748
16 June - 17 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"If I could give this hotel 10 stars instead of 5 for excellency I would. I have never been so overwhelmed by seeing such a beautiful imposing building right overlooking the stunning lake. We were blown away by absolutely everything it offers - location, views, room and breakfast. Very sad to have ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

Palace Hotel
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
5 out of 5
Via Teresio Olivelli 1, Bellagio, CO
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bellagio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (509 reviews)
"Everything was perfect - didn't want to leave!"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

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Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa, by R Collection Hotels
Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa, by R Collection Hotels
5 out of 5
Via B. Castelli, 9, Menaggio, CO
The price is AU$2,764 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$2,764
16 June - 17 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Menaggio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
"One of the best hotels we've ever started at."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Viganello

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Cassarate

If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.

Cassarate
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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.

Pregassona
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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.

Molino Nuovo
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Lugano City-Centre

5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Lugano City-Centre
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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.

Besso
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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.

Loreto

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