Monte Brè
4.5
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience Monte Brè and nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
509 within 5 kms
Attractions
187 within 10 kms
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
923 reviews
Excellent
532
Very good
285
Average
63
Poor
26
Terrible
17
Nidhish
Canton of Zug, Switzerland134 contributions
Oct 2020
This was our second mountain in the Lugano region which we hiked. The hiking starts at the base of the mountain. The hike was though the forest with a lake view all the time. There were two passage along the hiking path where the trees were broken blocking the path but you can navigate with ease if you are sporty. Hopefully the broken tree will be cleaned soon. Otherwise highly recommended hike for family.
Written 9 October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Pato
Geneva, Switzerland89 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
We walked up to Monte Bre after having done the short Olive trail by the lake starting from Lugano city center. Indications are easy and it’s a pleasant ascension through the forest to end-up with a beautiful view on the lake and the mountains. It’s about 3h for the entire walk from Lugano with a descend with the funicular.
Written 24 October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
rememr
Singapore, Singapore1,153 contributions
July 2024 • Solo
If you do an easy 30min (each way 1km) hike or walk, there is no need to take the expensive funicular. I took bus 12 to Brè, Paese and follow the signs towards Monte Brè. There are two routes: via Bare and via Scantinata alla Torretta, I took the quicker route. Elevation gain is gentle at 100m. There are hundreds of steps of well paved stairs, with gentler slope towards the top.
Note that there are not many views along the trail - basically seeing steps and mainly trees, though some views can be seen from the paranomic viewpoints and the restaurant.
Note that there are not many views along the trail - basically seeing steps and mainly trees, though some views can be seen from the paranomic viewpoints and the restaurant.
Written 31 July 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Malveiradaserra
Portugal399 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We went up with the funicular from Lugano, short nice ride. Above we walked around and has beautiful views from anywhere. On the way back we walked it down, which was a nice walk trough a neighborhood with nice houses and views till we’re back downtown. On a nice day it’s a lovely way to spend your day and see gorgeous views over the lakes
Written 6 May 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Boquillon
Barboleusaz, Switzerland240 contributions
July 2020
Goog walk from town or easy in the funicular, be careful it can get busy. We then walked to the very top of Mt Boglia. Well worth the extra climb but make sure you take water and know how to read a map! One path is pretty easy the other in much steeper.
Written 12 July 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
traveller44Zurich
Dubendorf, Switzerland33 contributions
July 2021 • Solo
Steep price, for not much views, unless you find a seat at one of the two terraces/restaurants. I could find no seat, so went immediatelly down.
Monte San Salvatore is much nicer and the viewing platform is free.
Monte San Salvatore is much nicer and the viewing platform is free.
Written 12 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
laynic - family
New Jersey195 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We went by car. Narrow and sometimes one way only, we had to backwards to allow other car pass. Few parking spots on the restaurant. Maybe 15? We went on Friday at 10:30am. Still empty.
2 restaurants.
Best reserve before to have good seats.
2 restaurants.
Best reserve before to have good seats.
Written 7 August 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Maria R
Lugano, Switzerland9 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
What is good about monte Bre compared to San Salvatore is that it is reachable by bus 12. It is five times cheaper than funicular. You can get off on the last stop and take a look of fabulous village Bre, and then continue going up by feet to see panoramic view. That will save your time, energy and money!
In case of having a car, you can also go up and leave it in the parking near to the church of the village Bre.
In case of having a car, you can also go up and leave it in the parking near to the church of the village Bre.
Written 7 May 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
mortimer1995
Zurich, Switzerland140 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
I love being up on the Monte Bré. You have a spectacular view. Go up there, but just for this,
Don't take the cable car. It's nostalgic, that's charming. But otherwise a lot of hassle. If you have your dog with you, be careful that he doesn't ge caught or even strangled and the metallic turning doors. The most stupid thing to put here, where you definitely will have people with dogs.
Don't try to pay the cable car with any kind of cards. You can't and staff are not really helpful. Either cash or forget it.
Don't try to visit any of the restaurants up there, if you're not coming in the main season. They do not care, even on a sunny day like today. You don't get anything to eat all over the mountain if you are visiting on a Monday or Tuesday. Are people not eating on these days? Strange attitude.
With all the "don'ts" nothing really remains, but the view. And that's great - best you drive up to Bré Paese and take your own food with you. Have a picknick on such a beautiful sunny November day...
Don't take the cable car. It's nostalgic, that's charming. But otherwise a lot of hassle. If you have your dog with you, be careful that he doesn't ge caught or even strangled and the metallic turning doors. The most stupid thing to put here, where you definitely will have people with dogs.
Don't try to pay the cable car with any kind of cards. You can't and staff are not really helpful. Either cash or forget it.
Don't try to visit any of the restaurants up there, if you're not coming in the main season. They do not care, even on a sunny day like today. You don't get anything to eat all over the mountain if you are visiting on a Monday or Tuesday. Are people not eating on these days? Strange attitude.
With all the "don'ts" nothing really remains, but the view. And that's great - best you drive up to Bré Paese and take your own food with you. Have a picknick on such a beautiful sunny November day...
Written 21 November 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dalia-Haifa
Haifa11 contributions
Sept 2010 • Couples
Lugano is our favorite city in the world and we come here as often as we can. Climbing Monte Bre is best by car, the road is so beautiful and you can look down on the lake and enjoy the greenery and trees upto the very top. There is a nice yet modest resturant at the top with a balcony where you can relax and enjoy the stunning view of lake Lugano and the whole area. Going up with the cable car is also a good option
Written 25 July 2011
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hello!
I will be in Lugano in August. I arrive on train at 17:00 and leave the next morning at 10:00. I do not want to hike but want to go up Monte Bre. Would I have time to go up the first night? Not sure how late the bus or funicular run to take back down.
Thanks!
Chris
Written 5 July 2021
Hi buddy! I have just checked and the funicular runs until 23.00. Your best option is to head to Cassarate, either by bus or by walk, and then take the funicular up to the top.
Next time save more time for Lugano, there are really nice places to check out :)
Have fun in here
Written 6 July 2021
Oii.. pode me explicar melhor como faz pra ir a pé? Dá para deixar o carro onde?
Written 5 November 2019
We are staying at Hotel Locanda Castagnola and want to take the trip to Monte Bre. Is there transport from the Hotel or where is the closest transport?
Written 14 September 2019
I would think that it would be possible but would be a long trek! There is a road up and undoubtedly, being Switzerland, there would be a bus.
Written 6 October 2019
Can anyone tell me if the funicular ride to Monte Bre is only on a Friday? Or does it run other days?
Thanks Maleebre
Written 30 August 2019
It operates every day from march to january. U can check the timetable at montebre.ch
Written 6 September 2019
Vero Vzqz
Milan, Italy
Hola! Leí en comentarios que es posible subir al Monte Bre en transporte público, yendo hacia Bre Paese, me gustaría saber desde dónde se toma y cuánto cuesta el boleto. Gracias!
Written 1 July 2019
Die Standseilbahn auf den Monte Bré startet in Lugano. Das Retourticket kostet 25 CHF.
Cheers
Written 7 July 2019
salve
vorrei sapere quanto tempo si impiega per il percorso a piedi grazie
Written 21 March 2018
Per il percorso a piedi non saprei aiutarla, in macchina sono circa 20 minuti e può parcheggiare proprio fuori dal ristorante. Può raggiungere il luogo anche con la funivia.
Written 2 April 2018
Hi Can anyone tell me how I would get from Lugano Stazione to the cable car for Monte Bré. I know there is a bus to Castagnola but then it is a 20 minute walk. Is there a bus that goes nearer to the cable car. Thanks
Written 3 March 2018
Not sure about Castagnola. But I took bus 12 from Lugano centro and stop at Roccolo. Then it’s a 2 mins walk to the funicular up to Monte Bre.
Written 10 July 2018
I intend to go to this place in december! Is it open?
Written 7 November 2017
Hello,
How much is the funicular fare with 2nd class swiss pass. Please can someone confirm
Thank you
Written 27 April 2017
Showing results 1-10 of 14
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing