05/08/2026
In Switzerland’s Italian-speaking south, Ticino’s identity is served at the table: in alpine cheeses, chestnut cakes, polenta, honey, Merlot and grappa. Travelling between lakeside towns, grotti, vineyards and small family producers reveals a canton where landscape, tradition and flavour remain inseparable. Check out and follow Ticino Turismo and read the full online feature here 👇 https://www.discovergermany.com/ticino-the-taste-of-tradition/
Image 1: Sacro Monte della Madonna del Sasso sits perched above Locarno and Lake Maggiore. Photo: Alessio Pizzicannella / Ticino Turismo
Image 2: Azienda Agricola Bianchi cultivates and produces wine with full respect for nature. Photo: Azienda Agricola Bianch
Image 3: Photo: Azienda Agricola Bianch
Image 4: The Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant uses seasonal produce and regional ingredients. Photo: Nane Steinhoff
Image 5: Delea’s wine cellar. Photo: DELEA Angelo SA
Image 6: The Centovalli Railway above Lago di Palagnedra. Photo: 2025 Swiss Travel System AG / Massimo Pedrazzini
Image 7: The port of Ascona on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Photo: swiss-image.ch / Christof Sonderegger
Image 8: Lugano’s funicular railway connects the main train station to the city centre. Photo: Milo Zanecchia / Ticino Turismo
Image 9: Meats and cheeses from Ticino, served at Capanna Monte Bar. Photo: Switzerland Tourism / Lorenz Richard
