Spring fever in the Lugano region

The Botanical Garden Parco San Grato is also suitable as a seminar location.The opening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel for passenger traffic and the inauguration of the new railroad station building and the renovated Funicolare in Lugano are further advantages for this attractive MICE destination. In addition to the already existing excellent meeting, event and congress infrastructures, the Luganese region also offers numerous incentive opportunities. Especially in springtime outdoor activities are trendy: mountain biking, hiking, stand-up paddling, and much more is possible in the region.Spring fever and mountain bikingThe densest mountain bike network in Switzerland offers optimal conditions on 300km of trails and scores with mild temperatures and best conditions in spring. Overnight accommodation is offered, for example, by the SAC mountain hut on Monte Bar, which was newly opened on December 11, 2016. The simple but ultra-modern hut offers 44 overnight places and a meeting room for up to 15 people. Eleven mountain bike trails and numerous hiking trails pass right next to the hut.Chocolate enjoyment and trade fair opportunitiesThe fair infrastructures in the Luganese region are also numerous, for example the LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura art and culture center, newly opened in 2015, or the Centro Esposizioni, where the international fair CHOC 2017 will be held from March 11 - 13, 2017. Other events, for example the Easter celebrations of the city of Lugano, Pasqua in Città, also highlight the existing opportunities for attractive events in the city of Lugano. From March 25 - 28, 2017, various events, animations and concerts will take place in the city center.Flowering in Parco San GratoThe Botanical Garden Parco San Grato is also suitable as a supporting program for a fresh, spring seminar. The largest and most varied collection of azaleas, rhododendrons and conifers in the region thrives on over 62,000 m2. The thematic paths allow you to discover the most beautiful corners of the park at any time of the year. Between San Salvatore and Monte Arbostora, the park is located at 690 m.a.s.l. and offers a unique panorama of Lugano and the peaks of the Alps. Especially during the months of April and May, the flowering season, visitors can enjoy an intense and colorful experience.