Canton Ticino is full of captivating charm and fascinates visitors with its lifestyle and Italian language. A warm Mediterranean ambiance welcomes you on the southern side of the Alps: Italian flair, a mild climate, palm trees, spotless shores, beautiful valleys, Romanesque churches and attractive lanes opening on to lively piazzas. But the Alpine world is never very far away.

Mountain tours that begin in rocks and snow end in chestnut groves. Forested slopes rise from lake shores to lofty peaks. Gentians bloom on Alpine meadows and camellias blossom on lakeside promenades. Those searching for the dolce vita will find peace in subtropical gardens. Those preferring nerve-tingling action can try canyoning. And those in search of culture will find it in every corner. Writers and artists were drawn towards the romantic landscape; old traditions inspired architects to design striking buildings. Past and present, north and south, mountains and valleys, nature and culture, town and country: one fascinating entity, chock-full of contrast. The adventure has a name: Ticino.

Information on arrival and all touristic offers:

Ticino Turismo
Via Lugano 12
CH-6501 Bellinzona

Tel. +41 (0) 91 825 70 56
Fax +41 (0) 91 825 36 14

info@ticino-tourism.ch
www.ticino-tourism.ch