Monte Bre, Lugano

What a view! We were driving all the way up with our own car as we read that they were some parking spaces, which is true. We also read that it was a scary ride to go there--it is not. Yes, the street is narrow and the curves are not the easiest ones but it is all manageable. On top there is a restaurant which was closed when we were there in winter. Nevertheless, the view was worth the trip.

A relatively easy hike up, about 2km of stairs with a mid-way view point. A grassy area at the top where we stopped to have a picnic and take in the view before walking down through the woods. Restaurant at the top and there is a car park at the bottom with toilet facilities.

If you are choosing on which mountain to go, go to San Salvatore, don't waste time here. Very slow funicolare, no good viev on top, only 2 restaurants. Does not worth your money. San Salvatore offers much much better views and fast funicolare.

The 925 m high Monte Brè alongside the Lugano lake is a mountain, filled with trees and a few houses. It is considered one of the sunniest points in Switzerland. The relatively small mountain looks majestic alongside the blue waters of the lake Since 1912, there is the Monte Brè funicular from Lugano Cassarate to the top of Monte Brè. The view from the top of the surrounding alpine peaks is spectacular

Took about 2.5 hrs to hike all the way up there and the view was totally worth it. You can take the train up as well if you don't like hiking but I like the trail walking up the mountain, it was very peaceful and quiet.