Fossil mountain in the southern Ticino

Autumnal walks in Switzerland – Challenging mountain walk from Capolago up the Monte San Giorgio

Even though Monte San Giorgio was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003, neither the mountain nor anything around it has changed at all. Fossils up to 240 million years old – often in perfect condition – are concealed within this mountain. Some of the impressive findings can be admired in the Fossil Museum in Meride.

Wine trails

Wineculture – In the gentle hills of the Mendrisiotto region and along the slopes of Monte San Giorgio and Monte Generoso stretch three circular walks, marked with information panels. Along them, visitors can explore the area and its more than 300 hectares of vineyards; learn about the local winegrowing and winemaking traditions and experience the local history and culture.

Model trains Mendrisio

Family museums – At the Baumgartner Gallery you will find an incredible permanent exhibition of model trains and model train systems of all gauges, powered by solar energy. The old tinplate toy trains delight the young and young at heart.

Permanent exhibitions of: model trains, model train systems of all gauges driven by solar energy, old tin toy trains (tin plate).