Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
,
Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:2 hours
Do this because
Take the funicular up to the legendary Mount San Salvatore
Enjoy breathtaking 360-degrees views over Lugano and the lake
Learn more about the mountain and its history in the San Salvatore museum
Perfect for the whole family to experience - the more the merrier
Make your friends back home envious with great photo ops
What to expect
Discover Mount San Salvatore, the so-called Sugarloaf Mountain of Switzerland, on your own!Take the funicular up to the top of Mount San Salvatore in only 12 minutes and enjoy amazing 360-degrees views over the beautiful scenery. The mountain rises majestically to the skies. Admire the panorama first from the different lookouts and then from the exclusive Capodoro terrace where you’ll find out more about the mountain thanks to geographical satellite maps.Enter the San Salvatore Museum on the summit which once formed an ancient hospice providing shelter to the poor and travelers. Visit the rooms and discover a precious collection of rare religious art that illustrates the history of the Confraternity over the centuries. See an exhibition on the region’s rocks, minerals, fossils and speleology and find out more about the history of the lightning research center.Experience unforgettable moments on Mount San Salvatore: if you're interested in gourmets, culture, and nature, this is the perfect spot for you! If you're a sports enthusiast, you can descend down along the hiking trails to Ciona, Carona, Melide, Morcote, Pazzallo and Paradiso. Enjoy a walk through the unspoiled and regenerating landscape with several lookout points offering magnificent panoramic views.
What's included
Funicular roundtrip
Entrance to the museum
What to remember
Accessibility:
Unfortunately, the museum is not accessible to wheelchair users
Know in advance:
This ticket is valid for 3 days after the purchased date but can be used only once
Please be aware that opening hours of the funicular and the museum may change during bank holidays or festivities
The funicular leaves every 30 minutes
Infants (age 0-5) get free admission
Provider
Funicolare Monte San Salvatore SA
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins