Monte Tamaro
An outdoor playground about 15 kilometers north of Lugano, reached by cable car. At the summit, a Mario Botta-designed Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, alpine coaster, and zip line await.
Monte Tamaro is in Rivera, about 15 kilometers north of Lugano. A gondola takes you to the Alpe Foppa plateau at 1,530 meters. The most famous attraction there is the Santa Maria degli Angeli chapel designed by Mario Botta, with a long stone bridge reaching out over the valley and a mural by Enzo Cucchi inside. The plateau also has an alpine coaster, a zip line, an adventure park, and a mountain bike downhill track, making it great for families. You can hike to the summit of Monte Tamaro or walk along the ridge to Monte Lema (about 4 to 5 hours). The round-trip gondola fare is about 30 Swiss francs, and it is closed in winter.
Opening hours
About April–November, 08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Monte Lema
- Locarno & Madonna del Sasso
- Cathedral of San Lorenzo
- Piazza della Riforma
- Via Nassa
- Museo Hermann Hesse
- Lake Lugano Boat Trips
- LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura