Swissminiatur – Swiss Miniature Park
Overview
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Intro
At Swissminiatur in Melide you can walk through Switzerland in miniature. Discover over 130 models of Swiss buildings, take a look behind the scenes in the studio and test your knowledge of Switzerland on Rudy's quiz course.
The Swissminiatur – Swiss Miniature Park at a glance
Swissminiatur in Melide in the canton of Ticino is the largest miniature open-air museum in Switzerland. The park was opened in 1959 and is located directly on the shores of Lake Lugano. On 14,000 square metres, there are over 130 hand-made models surrounded by 15,000 species of flowers and over 1,500 trees. Model railways and ships also run through the site.
What to experience
Walking tour of miniature Switzerland (1–2 hours)
At Swissminiatur, you can take a leisurely stroll from the Parliament House in Bern to the Piazza Grande in Locarno, stand in front of the Matterhorn in Valais a short time later and look out over Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva. More than 130 buildings stand next to each other here, each hand-made on a scale of 1:25 and surrounded by model railways and ships.
- Good to know: By train from Lugano you can reach Melide in 7 minutes.
A look behind the scenes
In the studio and in the workshop you can see how the models are created. Craftsmen and craftsmen recreate every smallest detail on a scale of 1:25. This requires a lot of manual work and countless custom-made products. The trains and all moving parts of the layout are also maintained here.
- Good to know: A guided tour lasts 30 minutes and can be booked for groups of 10 or more.
- Tip: Reserve the tour in advance by e-mail at Swissminiatur.
Rudy's Quiz Course
Rudy, the mascot of Swissminiatur, guides you through the park with 15 questions. The questions are spread over the model landscapes and give you an understanding of facts about Switzerland and the miniatures. This turns the tour into an educational game for you and the whole family.
- Good to know: You will receive the quiz documents right at the entrance.
General information
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March - November
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Accessible
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Address
Swissminiatur
6815
Melide
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)91 640 10 60
info@swissminiatur.ch
swissminiatur.ch
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