Sottoceneri, Lugano

#33 among attractions in Lugano

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The Sottoceneri is the part of the Swiss canton of Ticino that lies to the south of the Monte Ceneri Pass through the Lugano Prealps. It includes the Swiss shore of Lake Lugano, and the cities and towns of Lugano, Mendrisio and Chiasso. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°58'45"N, 8°57'30"E

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Sottoceneri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monte San Salvatore, Lake Lugano, Paradiso, Museo d'Arte Moderna.

0.5 miW
Scenic lake views, hiking and cable car
Monte San Salvatore, Lugano
14 min walk • Monte San Salvatore is a mountain that rises majestically from the shores of Lake Lugano in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Standing at 912 meters above sea level, it offers one of the most breathtaking panoramas in the region, affording views that stretch from the...
1 miE
Mountain lake and tourism destination
Lake Lugano
25 min walk • Nestled between the picturesque peaks of the Swiss Alps, Lake Lugano is a tranquil oasis that straddles the border between southern Switzerland and northern Italy. This glacial lake, renowned for its stunning scenery and mild climate, is a jewel in the region of...
0.9 miNW
Area
Paradiso, Lugano
23 min walk • Nestled on the shore of Lake Lugano, Paradiso is a scenic municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. This picturesque locale, with its name suggesting a slice of heaven, offers a resplendent view of the surrounding mountains and the...
1.3 miNW
45°59'47"N • 8°56'48"E
Museo d'Arte Moderna, Lugano
34 min walk • Museum
0.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
Pazzallo, Lugano
21 min walk • Pazzallo is a quarter of the city of Lugano in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Pazzallo was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004.
1.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Pambio Noranco, Lugano
35 min walk • Pambio Noranco is a quarter of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Pambio Noranco was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004.
1.1 miE
Village
Caprino
28 min walk • Caprino is a village on the southern shore of Lake Lugano in the Swiss canton of Ticino, to the east of the Italian exclave of Campione d'Italia and below the summit of Sighignola.
1 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Human Sciences and Technology of Lugano, Lugano
27 min walk • University of Human Sciences and Technology of Lugano is an Applied Sciences public university located in the city of Lugano, in the Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The university was established in 1999.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sottoceneri?

Nearby attractions include Monte San Salvatore, Lugano (14 min walk), Pazzallo, Lugano (21 min walk), Paradiso, Lugano (23 min walk).