1. Those who expect to travel through the territory of the canton by car have to consider that there are pedestrian areas in many towns. Be careful while moving around mountain areas, as roads are mostly very narrow and winding.
2. The main form of public transport in Ticino is bus. The fare around the town is usually little more than 1 Swiss franc; the fare of intercity buses depends on the distance traveled. In general, traveling with public transport is quite profitable and comfortable.
3. Travelers who arrive at the train station of Lugano have to consider several important features. The station is located on a high hill; the top of it is connected with the base with funicular. It won’t be difficult to get to the foot of the hill, but climbing back to the train station is quite hard; you can comfortably lift using funicular for just 1.1 franc.
4. Foreign visitors are recommended to pay for goods and services in Swiss francs. Some hotels, restaurants and shops accept euros, but such services aren’t provided by all organizations. You can exchange money at any bank or private exchange office.
6. Take into account that a significant part of public places and banks don’t work on Saturday and Sunday. If you need to exchange currency urgently, you can use services of private exchange offices. They work seven days a week and can be found literally at all stations.
7. The tourist information office in Ticino deserves the highest praise. You can find tourist offices in almost all cities; the main office is located on the waterfront of Lugano. There are city maps and brochures describing attractions of different languages in tourist centers.
The mild climate makes Ticino attractive for recreation literally all year round. Fans of water sports, which have long chosen local lakes, arrive to this canton in summer months. It is a … Open