Top attractions

• New summit building by Mario Botta, including:
  • Gourmet restaurant and self-service restaurant, both with a breathtaking view.
  • Panoramic terrace.
  • Conference room (with daylight).
• Observatory.
• 51 kilometres (32 miles) of hiking trails.
• Fantastic panoramic view from the Apennines to the Alps.
• Paragliding.
• Nostalgic steam cruises in summer (seat reservation required, no discounts with Swiss Travel System tickets).

Good to know

• Operates daily from 06 April to 03 November 2019, every hour starting 09.25h.
• Arrival: by boat from Lugano or by public transport via Capolago- Riva s. Vitale.
• Travel time from Capolago to the summit: 40 minutes.
• Trains and the mountain top are wheelchair-accessible.
• Tip for panorama enthusiasts: sitting on the left side (driving direction) from Capolago to Monte Generoso.
• Switzerland’s oldest steam-powered railway (build year 1890) and railways from the 1950s make the era of the Belle Époque come back to life.
• Selection of wines from Ticino and Switzerland in the restaurant.
• Spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

Sales information

• Holders of a Swiss Travel Pass, a Swiss Travel Pass Flex (on validated travel days) or a Swiss Half Fare Card are eligible for a 50% discount.
• Children from their 6th up to their 16th birthday accompanied by at least one parent travel free of charge with the complimentary Swiss Family Card.