Swiss Lakes and Reservoirs

Ticino’s landscape is defined by its diverse water bodies, ranging from the glacial Lake Lugano on the Italian border to high-altitude reservoirs like Lago di Luzzone. Many of these lakes, such as Lago Ritom and Lago di Lucendro, serve as vital energy sources for the Swiss Federal Railways. Situated near mountain passes like St. Gotthard and Lukmanier, these alpine waters offer unique geological features and varied surface areas, reflecting the region's complex hydraulic engineering and natural glacial history.

Lake Lugano

Lake Lugano is a glacial lake which is situated on the border between southern Switzerland and northern Italy.

Lago Ritom

Lago Ritom is a lake in the Piora valley, Ticino, Switzerland. The natural lake is used as a reservoir by the Swiss Federal Railways to…

Lago del Sambuco

Lago del Sambuco is a reservoir above Fusio, in the municipality of Lavizzara, Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 1.11 km².

Lago di Luzzone

Lago di Luzzone is a reservoir in Ticino, Switzerland. The reservoir has a volume of 108 million m³ and a surface area of 1.27 km2.

Lai da Sontga Maria

Lai da Sontga Maria is a lake, located north of the Lukmanier Pass in Switzerland.

Tremorgio Lake

Tremorgio Lake is a mountain lake above Rodi and Fiesso, in the municipality of Prato Leventina in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.

Lago di Lucendro

Lago di Lucendo is a reservoir at the St. Gotthard Pass in the municipality of Airolo of the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.

Lago Sfundau

Lago Sfundau is a lake in Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 12.9 ha.

Lago del Narèt

Lago del Narèt is a lake in Val Sambuco, Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 86 ha.

Lago di Tom

Lago di Tom is a lake in the Piora Valley, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 13 ha.

Lago di Robièi

Lago di Robièi is a lake in Ticino, Switzerland. The reservoir has a volume of 6.7 million m³ and a surface area of 24 ha.

Lago Retico

Lago Retico is a lake in the canton Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 8.5 ha.

Lago dei Cavagnöö

Lago dei Cavagnöö is a lake in the municipality of Bignasco, Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.46 km2.

Lago della Sella

Lago della Sella is a reservoir near St. Gotthard Pass in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.

Lago del Zött

Lago del Zött is a reservoir in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, with a surface area of 0.13 km².

Lago d'Alzasca

Lago d'Alzasca is a lake in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 10 ha.

Lago Nero

Lago Nero is a lake in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 14 ha.

Lago di Palagnedra

Lago di Palagnedra is a manmade lake at Palagnedra, Ticino, Switzerland.

Lago di Morghirolo

Lago di Morghirolo is a lake in Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 12.1636 ha.

Laghetto di Astano

A small pre-alpine lake in the Malcantone region, used for swimming and trout fishing. This artificial lake was created in the mid-20th century.