Monte Brè
Said to be the sunniest mountain in Switzerland. Ride a vintage cable car to the summit for views over the city and the lake, and find the artists' village of Brè on the slopes.
Monte Brè rises to 925 meters just east of Lugano. Take the cable car that has run since 1912 from Cassarate station, changing midway to reach the summit in about 20 minutes. From the top, you look straight out over Lugano and Monte San Salvatore, making it the best spot for panoramic photos of the lake and its bays. There are restaurants and walking trails. On the mountainside, the stone-house lanes of the village of Brè are dotted with outdoor art installations, a 20-minute walk away. You can also walk all the way down to Gandria. The cable car runs year-round, with fewer departures in winter. A round trip costs about 30 Swiss francs.
Opening hours
Open year-round, about 09:00–18:30
Nearby sights
- Gandria
- Parco Ciani & Lakefront
- Piazza della Riforma
- Lake Lugano Boat Trips
- Via Nassa
- Cathedral of San Lorenzo
- Santa Maria degli Angioli
- LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura