Torrazza
in Lugano District of Canton Ticino, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.961 and 8.872 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 57' 38" and E 8° 52' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:45 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/Rome
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:34 am and 8:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Switzerland in Western Europe

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Switzerland. Last Update: 2024-04-15 07:59:01

Touring Torrazza

Torrazza in Lugano District (Canton Ticino) is a town located in Switzerland about 96 mi (or 155 km) south-east of Bern, the country's capital place.

Time in Torrazza is now 07:45 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Rome with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports nearby Torrazza, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Switzerland is Lugano Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Monte San Giorgio in Italy at a distance of 5 mi (or 9 km). The closest in Switzerland is Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona in a distance of 18 mi (or 9 km), South. We collected 6 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lavena Ponte Tresa, Brusimpiano, Pura, Marzio and Cadegliano-Viconago. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 21%
Air Pressure 1000 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Wednesday, 17th of April 2024

14°C (56 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 18th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 19th of April 2024

15°C (59 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Collina D'Oro Resort

Address
1,8 mi
Via Roncone 22
6927 Collina D'Oro
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Swiss Diamond Hotel Lugano

Address
3,4 mi
Vico Morcote
6921 Vico Morcote
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Villa Principe Leopoldo

Address
3,9 mi
Via Montalbano 5
6900 Lugano
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel Lugano Paradiso

Address
4,1 mi
Viale San Salvatore 11
6900 LUGANO - PARADISO
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Park Hotel Principe

Address
3,9 mi
Via Montalbano 19
6925 Lugano
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Albergo Gardenia

Address
0,7 mi
Via Valle 20
6987 Caslano
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Parco Paradiso

Address
4,0 mi
Via Carona 27
6900 Lugano
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Caroline

Address
1,3 mi
Via Federico Motta, 4
20150 Brusimpiano
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Admiral Lugano

Address
4,1 mi
Via Geretta, 15
6902 Lugano
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


De La Paix

Address
4,1 mi
Via Cattori 18
6900 Lugano
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Stretto Lavena Ponte Tresa.MPG

Published: February 16, 2010
Length: 09:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pelozit

Inverno allo Stretto di Lavena Ponte Tresa.


20 Festa Italo Swizzera Lavena Ponte Tresa 2013 Fuochi D'artificio

Published: July 21, 2013
Length: 45:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: walter loddo

Una bellissima serata per il festeggiamento italo swizzero con fuochi D'artificio.


Snack Bar - Gelateria Capriccio - a Lavena Ponte Tresa

Published: September 30, 2012
Length: 45:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Gandini Cesare

Vieni a trovarci ... ...porta chi Vuoi ! Ai tuoi Capricci ... pensiamo noi !


RISTORANTE PIZZERIA CRISTALLO LAVENA PONTE TRESA (VARESE)

Published: May 05, 2012
Length: 34:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: paginebiancheit

RISTORANTE PIZZERIA CRISTALLO http://www.ristorante-pizzeria-cristallo.com 18, V. COLOMBO Tel 00390332550135 Specialitá pesce di marePizze.


WGART - Ponte Magico

Published: April 22, 2012
Length: 05:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheWgart

Realizzazione di uno spettacolare graffito da parte di WGArt.it all'interno del contesto del concorso letterario "Il Ponte Magico" a Lavena Ponte Tresa.


BulliMania.it - 1° Schokoladen VW Treffen [ Short Vers. ]

Published: September 07, 2014
Length: 23:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bullimania

Video girato durante il 1° Schokoladen VW Treffen che si è svolto a Lavena Ponte Tresa (VA) e Caslano (Svizzera) in data 7 settembre 2014. Filmato di BulliMania.it in versione corta "human drone"


BulliMania.it - 1° Schokoladen VW Treffen [ Long Vers. ]

Published: September 07, 2014
Length: 25:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bullimania

Video girato durante il 1° Schokoladen VW Treffen che si è svolto a Lavena Ponte Tresa (VA) e Caslano (Svizzera) in data 7 settembre 2014. Filmato di BulliMania.it in versione standard HD...


Markt in Ponte Tresa

Published: February 13, 2009
Length: 29:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Karlheinz Dietrich

Italienischer Markt in Ponte Tresa.


olimpia ponte tresa-varese 0-10

Published: September 15, 2012
Length: 26:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ziobala

l'olimpia, sul proprio terreno di gioco, affronta il varese in amichevole. sgambata in vista del match varese-bari al campo sportivo di masnago nella serata di lunedi. minuto e goal: p.t.:...


Harlem Shake Ponte Tresa

Published: March 26, 2013
Length: 29:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Daniele De Rubertis

Compleanno muzio!


Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Vedeggio

The Vedeggio is a river of the Swiss Canton Ticino which rises on the slopes of Monte Camoghè (2200m) between Bellinzona and Lugano, crosses the plain of Vedeggio (which takes its name from the river), and enters Lake Lugano at Agno.

Located at 46, 8.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Ticino, Tributaries of Lake Lugano

Monte Piambello

Monte Piambello is a mountain of Lombardy, Italy.

Located at 45.9225, 8.85194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of Lombardy

S. Giorgio Castle

S. Giorgio Castle is a castle in the municipality of Magliaso in the Swiss canton of Ticino. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 45.987, 8.88856 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in Ticino, Castles in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Ticino

Agno railway station

Agno is a railway station in the municipality of Agno in the Swiss canton of Ticino. The station is on the metre gauge Lugano–Ponte Tresa railway (FLP), between Lugano and Ponte Tresa. The station is served by FLP trains on line S60 of the Ticino rapid transit network, which operate every 15 minutes between Lugano and Ponte Tresa, with trains every 30 minutes at weekends and evenings. The station is also served by an Autopostale bus service to Aranno and Cademario Casa di Cura.

Located at 45.9959, 8.90085 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ticino, Ticino rapid transit railway stations

Ponte Tresa railway station

Ponte Tresa is a railway station in the municipality of Ponte Tresa in the Swiss canton of Ticino. The station is the terminus of the metre gauge Lugano–Ponte Tresa railway (FLP), from Lugano. The station is served by FLP trains on line S60 of the Ticino rapid transit network, which operate every 15 minutes between Lugano and Ponte Tresa, with trains every 30 minutes at weekends and evenings. Autopostale buses connect the station to Luino, Monteggio and Novaggio.

Located at 45.9697, 8.86 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ticino, Ticino rapid transit railway stations

Magliaso Paese railway station

Magliaso Paese is a railway station in the municipality of Magliaso in the Swiss canton of Ticino. The station is on the metre gauge Lugano–Ponte Tresa railway (FLP), between Lugano and Ponte Tresa. The station is served by FLP trains on line S60 of the Ticino rapid transit network, which operate every 15 minutes between Lugano and Ponte Tresa, with trains every 30 minutes at weekends and evenings. The station has a single platform, which is used by trains operating in both directions.

Located at 45.9834, 8.89061 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ticino, Ticino rapid transit railway stations

Magliaso railway station

Magliaso is a railway station in the municipality of Magliaso in the Swiss canton of Ticino. The station is on the metre gauge Lugano–Ponte Tresa railway (FLP), between Lugano and Ponte Tresa. The station is served by FLP trains on line S60 of the Ticino rapid transit network, which operate every 15 minutes between Lugano and Ponte Tresa, with trains every 30 minutes at weekends and evenings. The station is also served by Autopostale buses to Novaggio.

Located at 45.9816, 8.88459 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ticino, Ticino rapid transit railway stations

Caslano railway station

Caslano is a railway station in the municipality of Caslano in the Swiss canton of Ticino. The station is on the metre gauge Lugano–Ponte Tresa railway (FLP), between Lugano and Ponte Tresa. The station is served by FLP trains on line S60 of the Ticino rapid transit network, which operate every 15 minutes between Lugano and Ponte Tresa, with trains every 30 minutes at weekends and evenings. The station has a single platform, which is used by trains operating in both directions.

Located at 45.9771, 8.87558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Ticino, Ticino rapid transit railway stations

capture of the webcam Caslano

Caslano, Caslano (source)

capture of the webcam Vernate: Il Lago di Lugano da

Vernate: Il Lago di Lugano da, Vernate (source)

Webcams provided by webcam.travel are under the copyright of their owners.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Torrazza