Discover parks and water sports from a holiday home in Lake Lugano
Situated between northern Italy and southern Switzerland at Tessin’s southernmost tip, Lake Lugano is an ideal destination for nature lovers. Surrounded by mountains, palm trees and numerous parks, Lake Lugano is a holiday paradise with many indoor and outdoor activities. Around the lake, several holiday rentals offer a luxurious backdrop for your Lugano adventure.
Holiday home in Lake Lugano
Plenty of cities along Lake Lugano offer attractive holiday rental opportunities. The city of Lugano is a good starting point. Book a holiday house and spend your time visiting the Old Town, bordered by parks and promenades and the Swiss Miniature Village, which kids will love. Other attractions are Gandria, an unspoiled lakeside village and museums such as the Museum of Modern Art or Cantonal Art Museum. Lake Lugano is ideal for water sports such as boating and swimming, and it is also close to multiple mountains such as Brè or San Salvatore, perfect for hiking. Furthermore, around the lake, you will find numerous parks to wander through and spot a variety of trees and flowers. In Parco Scherrer in Morcote, for example, you will find camphor trees, azaleas, bamboo and cedars. However, a holiday house near the lake will also give you the opportunity to visit other cities in the region of Ticino, or in neighbouring Lombardy.
Best time to visit Lake Lugano
Mild, slightly hotter temperatures bless Lake Lugano during summertime. The best months to rent a holiday apartment or a holiday house are May, June and September. During these months, holidaymakers enjoy sun-filled days, which are ideal for outdoor activities. April can be a nice month to come to Lake Lugano, with blooming spring flowers. August and July are popular months to visit the area, so make sure to book holiday houses well ahead of time.
Lake Lugano’s ideal location offers the perfect starting point to explore Swiss culture and history. Holiday rentals are very popular among travellers who want to explore the picturesque villages or to relax in a holiday home in the foothills of the mountains.