Swissminiatur in Melide presents Switzerland as a sprawling open-air park with highly detailed models at a scale of 1:25. As you stroll through the park, which covers around 14,000 square meters, you will see handcrafted replicas of famous buildings, monuments, and transportation systems lined up next to each other.
Model trains run on an extensive rail network, complemented by ships and cable cars that move through the landscaped miniature world. Its location right on Lake Lugano combines this compact, miniature version of Switzerland with an impressive backdrop of water, mountains and well-kept green spaces. This destination is especially suitable for families.
Traveling with a wheelchair:
- The park is located on level ground and has no architectural barriers.
- Wheelchair users and people with limited mobility are expressly welcome.
Visiting with a baby stroller:
- You can move around freely with a stroller inside the park.
- There is a changing table in the restrooms.
- There is an arcade-style play area in the park, and outside the park, on Melide's lakeside promenade, there is a lovely playground.
Traveling with a dog:
- Dogs are allowed in Swissminiatur.
- They are allowed into the park free of charge, but must be kept on a leash at all times.
- The owner is responsible for the animal's behavior.