Southern Switzerland
Ticino is the southernmost canton of Switzerland. It is one of the three large southern Alpine cantons, along with Valais and the Grisons. However, unlike all other cantons, it lies almost entirely south of the Alps, and has no natural access to the Swiss Plateau.
Through the main crest of the Gotthard and adjacent mountain ranges, it borders the canton of Valais to the northwest, the canton of Uri to the north and the canton of Grisons to the northeast; the latter canton being also the only one to share some borders with Ticino at the level of the plains.
The canton shares international borders with Italy as well, including a small Italian enclave. Besides the many outdoor activities one should enjoy the sublime food specialties at the numerous great grotto restaurants.
Activities
- Lugano, an important congress destination
- Enjoy a scenic train ride from Locarno to the Centovalli (100 valleys) and return by bicycle
- Ascend to Monte Tamaro by gondola and descend by paraglider
- Sailing on Lake of Lugano
- Visit Gandria by boat and enjoy a delicious dinner in the medieval village
- Dine-around in one of the many grottos in the entire region
