We loved this super fast coaster on a beautiful mountain near Lugano. It has lots of loops, making for an exhilarating ride.

Note: In 2025 there is construction on the cable car, so this area won't open until mid-June.

• Stats: 800m long • descent 80m • max speed 50km/h

• Style: double rail coaster

• Requirements: age 3-8 ride with adult • age 8+ can ride alone

• Cost: CHF 5/ride + gondola return ticket

• Open: usually April to October

• Website: www.montetamaro.ch

• Location: near Lugano in Ticino, see on map

We were happy to find it much cheaper than other similar coasters around Switzerland. So our budget could fit a couple rides per person, instead of just one.

We had a difficult hike ahead the Monte Tamaro peak (well worth it!). So I wanted to leave the coaster as a reward for afterwards. But we wanted to avoid the afternoon lines . So instead we were the first customers as they opened and rode twice without any wait at all.

We were there in October in icy cold weather, so gloves were much appreciated when using the hand-brakes.

See our review of Monte Tamaro.