Visitor Information
Welcome to The American School in Switzerland
TASIS is a remarkable global community made up of students from around the world and inspiring faculty who encourage intellectual curiosity. The stunning, village-like campus is nestled on a hillside above Lugano with exceptional views of the southern Swiss Italian Alps. We invite you to visit and experience what makes TASIS such a special place.
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Directions
By Car
- Take the A2 Highway, follow signs for Lugano and get off at the Lugano-Sud exit. Stay in the left-hand lane and turn left at the first set of traffic lights (follow signs for Ponte Tresa).
- At the next set of traffic lights, turn left onto Via Paradiso (direction Ponte Tresa).
- Follow the winding road uphill. After you pass the Tamoil Gas Station on your left, take a left at the traffic light.
- Get into your left lane, turn left at the traffic light onto the via Collina d’Oro (direction Montagnola/Agra).
- Follow the road through the village of Gentilino, pass the Sant' Abbondio church (lane of cypress trees in front of the church) on your left. Following the church, take the sharp switchback curve to the right. Notice the white wall with The American School in Switzerland written on it on your left as you complete the tight curve.
- Park in one of the two parking lots 50 meters after completing the curve. There is public parking on the right (blue zone one-hour parking for which you must have a disc-dial to set the time and display in your windshield), and the School's own parking lot on the left, immediately after the main gate.
* Note: To drive on highways in Switzerland, you must have the Swiss Highway toll sticker (may be purchased at the border) on the car windshield. Stickers are valid from January to December.
Parking
The public lots next to Hadsall and in Certenago (near Norma, Panorama, and Gianni dorms) are communal parking spaces. They are marked with a blue zone disc sign. Parking spaces are denoted with blue stripes on the ground. Public communal parking allows for one hour only. Set the parking disc to the next mark on the dial, and place the disc behind the front windshield where it is clearly visible.
* Note: Cars in Europe are generally equipped with disc cards. If you do not have a disc card, please ask a TASIS staff member to provide one for you.
By Train
- From Milan: Trains run regularly between Milan and Lugano. The Inter City (fastest train) from Milan to Lugano takes about one hour. See www.trenitalia.com for more information. Regional trains from Milano Centrale or Porto Garibaldi train stations in Milan can take up to 110 minutes and may require you to change trains.
- From Zurich: Direct IC trains from Zurich to Lugano run roughly every hour and take approximately 2 hours. Consult the Swiss Federal Railway - SBB Online for schedules and tickets.
By Bus
It is possible to reach Lugano by bus from either the Lugano Train station or Autosilo Balestra stations using the 436 Posta Bus. The bus schedule runs approximate every 30 minutes from 06:00 to 23:00. The stop for TASIS is called Certenago Paese.
By Plane
- Milan’s Malpensa International Airport is the nearest international airport. TILO train connections to the Lugano Train Station are available. More information.
- Zurich Airport. "Airtrain" connections to the Lugano Train Station are available when booking your flight. More information.
Hotels
Please inquire during your booking process about discounted rates for TASIS families at the hotels listed below.
Hotels located closest to the school
Grotto Flora |
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Via Municipio 8 6927 Bigogno Tel. +41 91 994 1567 Mobile: +41 79 501 1526 grottoflora@hotmail.com www.grottoflora.com |
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Rooms with up to five beds. Newly renovated 18th-century Patrician house with individually styled rooms, this B&B also features a restaurant with local specialties. | ||
Hotel Bellavista |
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Via Collina d’Oro 6926 Montagnola +41 91 985 8900 info@bellevue-bellavista.ch http://bellevue-bellavista.ch/ |
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Comfortable hotel with beautiful panoramic views. Located within a ten-minute walk from campus. Weekly rates available. Bookings can be made until the end of 2023, after which, the hotel will undergo renovations. |
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Pensione Agra |
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Piazza San Tomaso 1 6927 Agra +41 91 994 1371 pensione.agra@sunrise.ch www.pensioneagra.ch |
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Easygoing hotel with a great view of the surrounding mountains. Terrace restaurant, WiFi, television; breakfast is included. | ||
Resort Collina d'Oro |
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Via Roncone 22 6927 Agra – Collina D’Oro +41 91 641 1111 info@resortcollinadoro.com www.resortcollinadoro.com |
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High on the Collina d’Oro with breathtaking panoramic views over the Alps and Lake Lugano, the luxury and charming Resort Collina d’Oro offers Suites and Hotel Rooms, elegantly furnished apartments with Hotel services, a 1'000-square meters SPA, fitness center, and a Restaurant offering delicious Mediterranean cuisine. |
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Villa Principe Leopoldo |
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Via Montalbano 5 6900 Lugano +41 91 985 8855 info@leopoldohotel.com www.leopoldohotel.com |
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Five-star, elegant hotel located in a magnificent setting overlooking Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains. The villa includes 37 rooms and the residence includes 38 rooms, all elegantly decorated to a high standard. Excellent Restaurant, Piano Bar, and Kiso Spa. |
Hotels in Lugano
The town of Lugano is located about 15 minutes from TASIS. The following hotels are a great option if you wish to take advantage of the amenities in Lugano while remaining close to campus.
Hotel Gabbani |
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Piazza Cioccaro 1 |
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Located in the heart of the pedestrian area in the historical center of Lugano, Hotel Gabbani is a short walking distance from the main shopping area, train station, and bus stops. |
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Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola |
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Viale Castagnola 31 6900 Lugano +41 91 973 25 55 info@villacastagnola.com www.villacastagnola.com |
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Five-star superior grand hotel nestled within a private park on the shores of Lake Lugano. The 50 rooms and 28 suites are individually styled and offer stunning park and/or lake views. The hotel includes two restaurants, Le Relais, and Gallery Arte’ al Lago (with one Michelin star). Prices listed are for low season. |
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Hotel City Lugano |
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Via G. Bagutti 4 6900 Lugano +091.222.09.00 city@hotelcitylugano.ch www.hotelcitylugano.ch |
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The design & lifestyle hotel City Lugano is a new and modern hotel in the city center of Lugano, just a few minutes walk from the places of interest of Lugano. The lobby welcomes guests with an elegant reception desk and the lively colors of the inviting design armchairs. Hospitality, design, and functionality merge to best meet the needs of the valued guests. All our rooms are non-smoking, soundproofed, and have a water kettle for coffee/tea and a minibar. The free Wi-Fi is accessible in all rooms and public areas. |
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Hotel de la Paix |
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Via Cattori 18 6900 Lugano +41 91 960 6060 booking@delapaix.ch www.delapaix.ch |
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Hotel de la Paix is located near highway access and is walking distance from the lake and city center. Use promo-code "TASIS" to book preferential rates. |
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Hotel Delfino |
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Via Cassarinetta 6 6900 Lugano +41 91 985 9999 info@delfinolugano.ch www.hoteldelfinolugano.ch |
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Three-star superior hotel situated near the lake and the pedestrian precinct, which winds into the city center. |
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Hotel International Au Lac |
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Via Nassa 68 6901 Lugano +41 91 922 75 41 info@hotel-international.ch www.hotel-international.ch |
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Unique hotel on the lakeside promenade in the city center with parking, garden with pool, and bar with free WiFi corner. Ten-minute taxi ride to campus. | ||
Hotel Lugano Dante |
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Piazza Cioccaro 5 6900 Lugano +41 91 910 57 00 info@hotel-luganodante.com www.hotel-luganodante.com |
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Special Offer for TASIS Families, Teachers and Alumni: Click this link for a 10% discount |
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Hotel Walter Au Lac |
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Piazza Rezzonico 7 6900 Lugano +41 91 922 7425 hotel@walteraulac.ch www.walteraulac.ch |
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Situated on the lakeside promenade and near the traffic-free town center. Nearby facilities include car parks, banks, shops, cinemas, museums, the city park, Casino, and elegant Via Nassa. |
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Splendide Royal |
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Riva Caccia 7 6900 Lugano +41 91 985 7711 welcome@splendide.ch www.splendide.ch |
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“Belle Epoque” historical palace on the lakefront. Elegance and discrete luxury, as well as fine dining and local contemporary cuisine. Note: Splendide Royal will be closed until February 8, 2024 |
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The View Lugano |
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Via Guidino 29 6900 Lugano - Paradiso +41 91 210 0000 info@theviewlugano.com www.theviewlugano.com |
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Five-star luxury boutique hotel, member of “Small Luxury Hotels of the World,” newly opened in Lugano-Paradiso and overlooking the city and lake of Lugano. Included in the rate: Junior Suite with a lake view, Continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, all day access to the spa and pools, free use of an electric Smart car or electric bicycle during stay, and free covered garage. |
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Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa ★★★★ |
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Via Tesserete 10 6900 Lugano +41 91 911 41 11 info@villasassa.ch www.villasassa.ch |
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Rates: from CHF 250 (single), CHF 350 (double) Superior, stylish villa, hotel, and residence. Ideally located in a quiet area, close to the city center with views over the lake and the mountains. The hotel includes a 3,000-square meter fitness, wellness, and spa center, Mediterranean restaurant Ai Giardini di Sassa, Japanese specialties, and Bar Sassa Lounge. |
Hotels in the Greater Lugano Area
The following hotels are located outside of Lugano and offer good access to both the school and the town.
Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & Spa |
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Via Kurhaus 12 6936 Cademario +41 91 610 5111 info@kurhauscademario.com www.kurhauscademario.com |
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Four-star superior hotel located in the romantic hillside village of Cademario. The 82-room hotel has magnificent views of Lake Lugano, two restaurants, a bar, and a spa. |
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Swiss Diamond Hotel |
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Riva Lago Olivella |
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Elegant and relaxing resort on the shore of the lake of Lugano, 1 km from the romantic village of Morcote. Restaurants, spa & Wellness |
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Hotel Eden Roc, Ascona |
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Via Albarelle 16 |
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Located on Lago Maggiore with three grand suites, 34 suites, and 42 deluxe double rooms. |
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Albergo Carcani |
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Piazza Motta |
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The Albergo Carcani is situated on the Piazza of Ascona ashore the Lake Maggiore in front of the boatstation. |
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Swiss Hotel Apartments in Lugano |
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Lugano, Collina d'Oro, Porza |
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Big family apartments at only 10 minutes in walking distance from the lake, fully equipped with AC, en-suite bathrooms, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, wardrobe, a living room and fully equipped kitchen, balcony and views over the city or to the surrounding mountains. A washing/drying machine, dishwasher, an oven, microwave and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. All apartments are serviced daily and free fitness center and free parking are available in the same building. Using TASIS special code TASIS15 , you can have a 15% discount on all direct bookings.
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Residence Hotels
If you are looking for a longer stay while visiting a TASIS student, or a temporary residence while buying or renovating a local property, we recommend the following Residence Hotels, which offer apartments at monthly rates.
Grotto Flora B&B |
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Via Municipio 8 6927 Bigogno Tel. +41 91 994 1567 Mobile: +41 79 501 1526 grottoflora@hotmail.com www.grottoflora.com |
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Newly renovated 18th-century Patrician house with individually styled rooms, this B&B also features a restaurant with local specialties. |
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Resort Collina d'Oro |
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Via Roncone 22 6927 Agra – Collina D’Oro +41 91 641 1111 info@resortcollinadoro.com www.resortcollinadoro.com |
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Weekly apartment rental from CHF 1,725. High on the Collina D’Oro with breathtaking panoramic views over the Alps and Lake Lugano, the luxury Resort Collina d’Oro includes a hotel with 30 suites and 16 double rooms, a residence with elegantly furnished apartments, and a 1,000-square meter spa and a restaurant offering light Mediterranean cuisine. |
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Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa |
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Via Tesserete 10 6900 Lugano +41 91 911 41 11 info@villasassa.ch www.villasassa.ch |
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71 furnished apartments, al bright and spacious, suitable for medium and long-term holidays. Various room sizes are available, many with balconies or large terraces. |
Transportation
Car Rental
- Avis
www.avis.ch - EuropeCar
www.europcar.ch - Sixt
www.sixt.com - Thrifty
www.thrifty.ch
Taxi
Berini Limosine - Taxi Service
+41 76 583 72 69
berini@serviziotaxi.ch - www.serviziotaxi.ch
Edoardo Copetti, EC Copetti Limousine service
+ 39 339 709 4777
info@eclimousineservice.com
www.eclimousineservice.com
Airport Shuttles
Please note: As of January 1, 2020, Lugano–Malpensa shuttle bus services (Giosy Tours, Jetbus, etc.) are no longer available. |
TILO Train service (S50) from Malpensa to Lugano
Relocation
Wetag Consulting SA
Philipp Peter | Owner
Lugano – Brokerage
Riva Antonio Caccia 3
CH-6900 Lugano
Phone: +41 91 994 68 51
Mail: info@wetag.ch
wetag.ch
Hours
Monday to Friday
between 8.30am - 12.30pm and 13.30pm - 17.30pm
Appointment on request
If you prefer an appointment out of our working hours, we will be happy to receive your request.
Multi RE SA
Viale Castagnola 21
CH-6900 Lugano
info@gruppomulti.ch
www.gruppomulti.ch
Swiss Property Owners Association
Laupenstrasse 1
3008 Bern
www.propertyowner.ch
Oksana Reisenthaler
oksana.reisenthaler@propertyowner.ch
T-Lake Residence from Imag Concept SA |
Custodia Wealth Management |
Additional Information
Contact Information
The American School in Switzerland
Via Collina d'Oro
6926 Montagnola
Switzerland
Tel: + 41 91 960 5151
Email: reception@tasis.ch