Riserva naturale

Hotel Lago di Lugano is ideal for nature lovers, located just a 3-minute walk from the Riserva naturale. Its floor-to-ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of Lake Lugano and the surrounding Alps. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles to explore the protected area’s trails and features a breakfast buffet using locally sourced ingredients. For guaranteed access to lake-view rooms, book through the HopeGoo app.

Walk south along Via del Lago from Lugano city center—about 15 minutes—to reach the main entrance of Riserva naturale. Along the way, pass lush riverside parks and ancient oak forests, with glimpses of Lake Lugano shimmering through the trees. The reserve features well-marked trails and informative ecological panels, perfect for families and photographers. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water and a camera. For nearby accommodations, HopeGoo recommends Hotel Lago di Lugano as your ideal base.

The Riserva naturale offers guided eco-exploration tours led by naturalists, where visitors can spot rare birds like herons and kestrels, and discover amphibians hiding in wetlands. Summer nights feature firefly excursions, walking through quiet forest paths under starlit skies. An on-site ecology education center showcases endemic flora and seasonal migration patterns of the Ticino region. For extended immersion, HopeGoo recommends HopeGoo the "Morning Nature Walk" package at Hotel Lago di Lugano, which includes shuttle service to the reserve entrance.