Swissminiatur Tours

The Swiss Miniature is an open air park/museum that contains detailed miniature sized models of buildings, castles, cathedrals and monuments mostly of Switzerland. The models are surrounded by hundreds of trees and flowers. There are also model trains that are entertaining for younger children. The beautiful model of the Mailänder Dom is the only model in the Swiss Miniature that visitors can explore from the inside.

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When you've finished up at this Melide world of miniature models, why not make your way to FoxTown Factory Stores, Monte San Salvatore, and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura? They're not far from Swissminiatur and also a hit with travelers.

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Villa Sassa

Lugano City-Centre

$776

per person

Apr 16 - Apr 19

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Lugano (LUG)

8.8/10 Excellent! (981 reviews)

Amazing hotel room and vibes - just for dinner restaurant we waited long time on our second night . The first night on the December 24th was amazing great staff and very caring but the 25th the team was very unattended.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Villa Principe Leopoldo

Loreto

$1,572

per person

Mar 23 - Mar 29

found 5 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (JFK) to Lugano (LUG)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (340 reviews)

The hospitality is very attentin

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

Lugano City-Centre

$1,162

per person

Apr 7 - Apr 10

found 13 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (JFK) to Lugano (LUG)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

A great little hotel in the heart of Lugano with an impressive cocktail bar and restaurant

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

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Monte San Salvatore

5/5(26 reviews)

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4.5/5(149 reviews)

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Casinò di Campione

5/5(1 review)

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Lido di Campione

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lido di Campione during your trip to Campione d'Italia? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the casinos while you're in the area.

Best Lodging Options Near Swissminiatur

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Swiss Diamond Boutique Hotel La Romantica

Via Cantonale 1 Melide

76thelakehouse

76 Lungolago Giuseppe Motta Melide TI

Nice Mediterranean holiday home. Ideal for families, athletes etc. Nature lovers

Carona TI

Swiss Historic Hotel Villa Carona

Via Principale 53 Lugano TI

Hotel Campione

Via Campione 62 Bissone TI

Villa Principe Leopoldo

Via Montalbano 5 Lugano TI

Hotel Admiral

Via Geretta 15 Paradiso TI

Swiss Diamond Hotel & SPA

Via Riva Lago Olivella Vico Morcote TI

Grand Hotel Campione

Via Matteo da Campione 2 Campione d'Italia CO

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