Swissminiatur Tours

A row of colorful buildings with traditional architecture, a church tower, and a mountain in the background.
A Gothic-style building with a tall spire, surrounded by greenery and a paved area with yellow umbrellas.
A historic town with a prominent tower, cobblestone streets, and a castle in the background.
A historic church with a tall spire and multiple towers, set against a mountainous backdrop.
A model of a castle with red-tiled roofs and a mountainous backdrop.

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.

Things to do

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

$398
per traveler
Private Boat Tour on Lake Como
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

$18
per adult
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

$9
per adult
Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Discover Lugano in 60 Minutes with a Local

Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local

$92
per adult
Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

$16
per adult
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano
Discover Lugano History and Culture in 2 Hours with a Local Guide

Lugano History & Culture 2 hours Walking Tour– Small Group

$72
per adult
Lugano History & Culture 2 hours Walking Tour– Small Group
See all activities in Melide

Plan a trip to see Swissminiatur

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Rovio Villa lake View & Relax

Rovio Villa lake View & Relax

3.5 out of 5
Price was $1,466, price is now $1,269 per person
$1,269
per person
Oct 3 - Oct 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (NYC) to Lugano (LUG)
No reviews

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Lugano City-Centre
Price was $1,585, price is now $1,404 per person
$1,404
per person
Oct 8 - Oct 12
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Lugano (LUG)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)

Hotel Locanda Castagnola

Hotel Locanda Castagnola

3.5 out of 5
Price was $1,788, price is now $1,600 per person
$1,600
per person
Sep 8 - Sep 12
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to Lugano (LUG)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
Beautiful city and great location. Nice quaint hotel. Able to use city buses to downtown area. Finding parking could be an issue depending on the time of day.

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Browse tours and tickets to explore Swissminiatur

Tours & day trips

See all 79 activities
Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 51 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $403 per traveler*
Private Boat Tour on Lake ComoOpens in new tab

Food, drink & nightlife

See all 11 activities
Lago di Como: Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class with Prosecco

Lago di Como: Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class with Prosecco

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $138 per adult
Lago di Como: Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class with ProseccoOpens in new tab

Classes & workshops

See all 5 activities
Lago di Como: Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class with Prosecco

Lago di Como: Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class with Prosecco

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $138 per adult
Lago di Como: Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class with ProseccoOpens in new tab

Adventure & outdoor

See all 5 activities
From Lugano: Lake Lugano Cruise to Morcote & Sightseeing

From Lugano: Lake Lugano Cruise to Morcote & Sightseeing

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
7.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $31 per adult
From Lugano: Lake Lugano Cruise to Morcote & SightseeingOpens in new tab

Stay near popular Swissminiatur attractions

Swissminiatur

8.4/10 (307 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Swissminiatur during your stay in Melide. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
See properties

Best Lodging Options Near Swissminiatur

Swiss Diamond Boutique Hotel La Romantica

Swiss Diamond Boutique Hotel La Romantica

5 out of 5
Via Cantonale 1 Melide
Swiss Diamond Boutique Hotel La Romantica
Hotel Campione

Hotel Campione

3 out of 5
Via Campione 62 Bissone TI
Hotel Campione
76thelakehouse

76thelakehouse

3 out of 5
76 Lungolago Giuseppe Motta Melide TI
76thelakehouse
Swiss Historic Hotel Villa Carona

Swiss Historic Hotel Villa Carona

3 out of 5
Via Principale 53 Lugano TI
Swiss Historic Hotel Villa Carona
Swiss Diamond Hotel & SPA

Swiss Diamond Hotel & SPA

5 out of 5
Via Riva Lago Olivella Vico Morcote TI
Swiss Diamond Hotel & SPA
Hotel Admiral

Hotel Admiral

4 out of 5
Via Geretta 15 Paradiso TI
Hotel Admiral
Grand Hotel Campione

Grand Hotel Campione

5 out of 5
Via Matteo da Campione 2 Campione d'Italia CO
Grand Hotel Campione
Detached house with swimming pool (Villa Molini)

Detached house with swimming pool (Villa Molini)

Maroggia
Detached house with swimming pool (Villa Molini)
Collina d'Oro Resort & SPA

Collina d'Oro Resort & SPA

5 out of 5
Via Roncone 22 - Agra Collina d'Oro TI
Collina d'Oro Resort & SPA
See all 5,003 properties in Swissminiatur
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia