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Overview of Canton of Ticino Region (Ticino)
Canton of Ticino Region (Ticino) is located in the Canton of Ticino region of Switzerland, with its prefectural capital at Bellinzona. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Lugano Lakefront, Monte Brè & Morcote, Locarno Piazza Grande & Valle Verzasca, Bellinzona Three Castles (UNESCO), Ascona lakeside promenade.
How to get to Canton of Ticino Region
Gotthard Base Tunnel connects Zurich to Bellinzona, Locarno and Lugano in under 2 hours. Use our SBB CFF FFS & Panoramic Alpine Railways Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in Canton of Ticino
When visiting cities across Canton of Ticino, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Polenta braised over wood fire
- Risotto al Merlot del Ticino
- Luganighe sausage
- Grotto chestnut specialties
Best time to visit Canton of Ticino
Best time to visit Canton of Ticino: Apr–Oct.
All 22 cities & municipalities in Canton of Ticino Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano Lugano (BFS 5192) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 62,615 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bellinzona Bellinzona (BFS 5002) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 43,279 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Locarno Locarno (BFS 5113) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 15,776 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Mendrisio Mendrisio (BFS 5254) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 14,870 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Chiasso Chiasso (BFS 5250) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 7,759 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Minusio Minusio (BFS 5118) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 7,281 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Capriasca Capriasca (BFS 5226) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 6,737 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Losone Losone (BFS 5115) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 6,695 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Massagno Massagno (BFS 5196) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 6,153 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Biasca Biasca (BFS 5281) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 6,092 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ascona Ascona (BFS 5091) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 5,497 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gambarogno Gambarogno (BFS 5398) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 5,136 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Arbedo-Castione Arbedo-Castione (BFS 5001) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 5,057 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gordola Gordola (BFS 5108) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,666 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Collina d'Oro Collina d'Oro (BFS 5236) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,615 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Morbio Inferiore Morbio Inferiore (BFS 5257) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,517 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Stabio Stabio (BFS 5266) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,510 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Monteceneri Monteceneri (BFS 5238) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,508 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Agno Agno (BFS 5141) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,403 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Caslano Caslano (BFS 5171) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,304 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Paradiso Paradiso (BFS 5210) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,303 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Riviera Riviera (BFS 5287) | Municipality (Gemeinde / Commune) | 4,209 | Regional km² | City guide → |