Family Holidays in Ticino: Fun Guaranteed, Rain or Shine

Ticino is one of the most popular destinations for families from German-speaking Switzerland in search of a Mediterranean climate, lakes and unspoilt nature. Travelling with children, however, means that a sudden summer storm or an overcast day can quickly throw all plans out the window. This is precisely where Splash & Spa Tamaro in Rivera comes into its own: an all-weather water park that guarantees fun and relaxation 365 days a year, completely regardless of the weather.

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The Perfect Attraction for Children of All Ages

Our fun and pool area has been specially designed to meet the needs of the whole family, offering the ideal balance between safety for the little ones and thrills for the older ones. Beneath our spectacular domes, the water is kept at a comfortable 30°C.

Family highlights include:

  • Children's area: An interactive water playground with small slides, water cannons and splashing water jets — perfect for the youngest guests.
  • Wave pool: A spacious, heated indoor pool where the feeling of the open sea comes alive — with waves that delight children and adults alike.
  • 7 adrenaline slides: For the older and braver guests, we offer unforgettable thrills: from the heart-stopping free fall of the Tunnel of Horror, to the swirling vortex of the Cannon Bowl, to the weightless sensation of the Gravity Killer — or the high-speed rush of the Mania.

Sun or Rain? The Perfect All-Weather Solution

Holiday planning has never been easier: Splash & Spa Tamaro is the ideal destination whatever the weather in Ticino.

  • When the sun is shining: Relax in the heated panoramic pool with water jets and hydromassage, take in the stunning views of Monte Tamaro, and unwind on the sun loungers of the outdoor terrace.
  • When it rains or turns cold: The facility becomes the perfect indoor retreat. A surf wave pool, an indoor pool with bubble stations and an integrated pool bar, a water playground for the little ones, and 7 spectacular water slides — all the fun and entertainment you need, whatever the weather.

A Strategic Hub Right After the Gotthard

Logistics matter when you are travelling with the family. Rivera benefits from an exceptional location right in the heart of Ticino, immediately after the motorway exit and not far from the Gotthard Base Tunnel. This makes us the most easily accessible attraction in the region, not only for holiday guests staying in Lugano or Locarno, but also for everyone travelling via the A2 motorway or directly by AlpTransit train from Zurich, Lucerne or Central Switzerland.

For parents in need of a restorative break, it is also wonderfully easy to take turns: while one parent enjoys the fun of the Splash area with the children, the other can treat themselves to a moment of pure relaxation in the exclusive wellness and spa area (minimum age 16), recharging between saunas and steam baths.

For further ideas on organising your family holiday, we recommend visiting the official family holidays page on Ticino Turismo.

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