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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 41 Reviews
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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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Tegna, Switzerland
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

we used to go here often with the children. ofcourse it is nothing compared to 'madurodam' in my hometown of the haugue. but still it is a nice place to go with the whole family, including the grandparents. More

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Elbert, Colorado
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
114 helpful votes 114 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We enjoyed seeing Switzerland in miniature. It was pricey, but everything in Switzerland seems expensive. It takes about an hour to tour the park and a printed guide is provided in French, German and English describing the miniature and which canton it resides. Instead of driving, we took the "Lunch Boat" from Lugano that leaves around 11:45 am. Get off... More

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Lugano, Switzerland
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

There are tours from Lugano center by batello(local sightseeing boats) that include the entrance to the Swissminiature. One can take an earlier batello and stop at one of the other stops on the lake for a nice lunch(some of them cannot be reached by land), continue for a visit to the Swissminiature which children adore and go home completely tired... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This place is nice for kids who have enjoyed to visit the Swiss Miniatur parc. Anyway the prices are really expensive. Check with your hotel or shops if they have discount coupons to propose. More

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Mossel Bay, South Africa
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

It is quite expensive to enter the park but we got 50% discount with our Swiss Museum Pass. We spend the whole morning walking in the park. When entering you get a map of the park. All the models are numbered and on the map (in different languages) are the names and places where the full size buildings can be... More

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Lugano, Switzerland
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The "amusement park" is small and predictable, but a nice departure from strolling the city center, parks, funicular railways, and museums in Lugano. Perfect for entertaining children as they love the models, train ride, and games. Adults can also benefit from seeing the various parts of Switzerland and thier sights to help plan future travels! More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

It was a surprise for us to see such a beautiful miniatures, as we hadn't expected much. The trains moving around was a delight to eye and reminded us of our childhood. We being new to Zurich got to know the rest of the places that have to visited. The self service restaurant serves Indian food and was ok. We... More

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

I never thought that this would be an attraction that would interest be much....BUT, how wrong could I be. IWe loved it and spent nearly the whole day there - the attention to detail is amazing and I am so fascinated about all the places that we should visit on our next trip through Switzerland. This is something for young... More

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Lugano, Switzerland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Food was poor, service terrible, just not a good ending to a nice outing. More

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Ticino
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

All major Swiss attraction are minimized, lakes, boats, trains, castels and even mountains - very nice! More

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