Swissminiatur
It is the largest open-air museum of miniatures in Switzerland. Located in Melide, on the shores of Lake Lugano, the park is surrounded by majestic mountains including Monte Generoso, San Salvatore and also San Giorgio, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Relax and unwind in a tranquil natural setting.
Traditional methods and innovative processes have been combined to create some real masterpieces in miniature. Appreciate the painstaking handiwork, which stays true to the original and is carried out with great passion.
Swissminiatur park opened in 1959 and visits here are recalled with great fondness by young and old alike.
The park
Here you will find over 130 rare 1:25 scale models of Switzerland’s most famous buildings, monuments and means of transport. Let yourself be accompanied by the handy model guide and discover many interesting facts about Switzerland.
Immerse yourself in the miniature world of Swiss railway history. a 3,560 m network of miniature railways winds through the park and 18 trains run on the tracks. Admire the funicular railways and cableways that travel up and down the mountains, the boats that plough through the lakes and the cars speeding along the motorway.
Inside the park you can also find a Take-Away service with sandwiches and snacks (also vegie-vegan) for a tasty break. Ice creams and cold drinks complete the offer. Don’t forget to browse through our souvenir shop! Whether you are looking for a souvenir to take home or a small gift for your friends and acquaintances, you will find beautiful items in the Swissminiatur shop!
The atelier and workshop
Traditional methods and innovative processes come together to create real miniature masterpieces in the unusual 1:25 scale.
The practical experience developed by our workers over the years is an invaluable treasure and their skills have been handed down for decades. Traditional processes and innovation methods have been combined to create some real masterpieces in miniature.
Visit our workshop and laboratory and see our craftsmen at work!
