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Swissminiatur

Via Cantonale, Melide 6815, Switzerland
4191 640 10 60
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Melide
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Educational Sites, Amusement/ Theme Parks, Architectural Buildings
Owner description: Switzerland in miniature!Swissminiatur is an open-air miniature park located on the shore of Lake Lugano. There are more than 120 models at scale 1:25...... more » Owner description: Switzerland in miniature!Swissminiatur is an open-air miniature park located on the shore of Lake Lugano. There are more than 120 models at scale 1:25 representing the most important buildings, monuments and transportation means in Switzerland. A 3,560m long model railway with 18 trains runs through the park. Self–service restaurant with local, Italian, authentic Chinese and Indian cuisine. Gift shop and playground for children. Small passenger train with route around the park. Large car and bus park available. Open daily from mid March to end October, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. « less
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SilverYew
Varese, Italy
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4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

I have been there last summer with my husband and daughter, interesting but the entrance fee its too high and the place looked like it was in need of some renewal... More

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goncalves
Singapore, Singapore
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51 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

My girlfriend and I spend a morning at Swiss Miniatur, it was 5min walk from Melide station, displays all the important attractions, transportation and even cultural events around the country. Its a good way to find out the rest of Switzerland if you do not have time to travel round the country. As the weather gets warmer, we did not... More

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fabiano
Siena, Italy
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14 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

with my wife and my son 11 years old we have done a short visit to this park,only 10 minutes away from lugano by train. Beautiful castels, and a lot of animation stimulate the interest to come back to Swiss! More

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Esty666
Wickenburg, Arizona
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201 reviews
104 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011

Now this place has to be seen to be believed; it^s simply amazing. Thsi was actually not my first visit, but it charms me a new every time. See Switzerland on a 1:25 scale, the most well known and important buildings, monuments, sites, you name it, beautifully landscaped with paths that let you get right up close to the buildings.... More

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UsHarish
Nairobi, Kenya
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17 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

We had a good time seeing the whole of Switzerland in miniature. Loved the trains cutely chugging along just like the real ones especially the glacier express . Was thoroughly impressed to see a miniature mt titlis with exactly similar gondola. The castles , chalets were also well made.but was surprised to note that we got only 20 percent discount... More

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Micha072
Island of Malta, Malta
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011

Swiss Minatur was really a time wasting experience, would have prefered to spend time in Lugano The only reason I visited the place was because of the kids. Still it wasnt fun for them. More

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FromAuw
Switzerland
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46 reviews
40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2010

Swiss Miniature is an outdoor museum with miniature displays of Switzerland´s main sites: historical buildings, town centers, typical houses, mountains and even airports. Although some displays require renovation, it is a good opportunity to know this beautiful country´s most important touristic attractions while in the Lugano area. More

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A TripAdvisor Member
Portland Dorset
1 review
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2005
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A first class introduction to Switzerland, very well planned and thought out, a top tourist attraction. More

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didi6579
lugano
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12 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW
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ZippoBaveno
Baveno
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78 reviews
25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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