Monte Generoso
Take a cog railway to the 1,704-meter summit, where the 'Stone Flower' viewing building designed by Mario Botta overlooks the lakes and the Milan plain.
Monte Generoso sits on the Swiss-Italian border and is the highest viewpoint mountain near Lugano. From Capolago, a cog railway that opened in 1890 takes about 40 minutes to the top, where the restaurant and viewing tower, the 'Fiore di pietra' (Stone Flower), was designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta. On clear days you can see Lake Lugano, Lake Como, the Alpine peaks, and all the way to the Milan plain. The mountain also has a bear cave and walking trails. The round-trip cog railway fare is about 60 Swiss francs, and it is closed in winter. From Lugano, the train to Capolago takes about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
About April–November, 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Campione d'Italia
- FoxTown Factory Stores Mendrisio
- Monte San Giorgio
- Swissminiatur
- Gandria
- Monte Brè
- Monte San Salvatore
- Parco Ciani & Lakefront