Boat trip Lugano - Melide ticket

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Discover Lake Lugano between Lugano and Melide with this boat ticket. Visit the unique Swissminiatur in Melide, which shows the whole of Switzerland in miniature.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Meeting pointFährterminal Lugano-Centrale, 6600 Lugano

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Tour stops

4 stops

  1. The cruise across Lake Lugano departs from the landing stage in Lugano.

    Discover Lugano
  2. The boat calls at the Paradiso district en route.

  3. The open-air attraction featuring Switzerland in miniature is located right next to the landing stage on the causeway.

    Discover Swissminiatur
  4. The cruise ends in Melide at the causeway.

    Discover Melide
Highlights
  • Take a boat ride across the enchanting Lake Lugano
  • Reach your destination in just half an hour
  • Visit the pretty town of Melide
  • Visit the open air Swissminiatur at the Seedamm
  • With the GA travelcard, Swiss Travel Pass and SBB Day Passes, you can travel for free
Description

You take a boat trip across Lake Lugano between Lugano and Melide. In Melide, you will find the famous Swissminiatur right near the pier at Seedamm.

Stops

  • Lugano Central Station (Lake)
  • Paradiso (Lake)
  • Melide Swissminiatur (Lake)

Swiss Activities Tip

Melide is a place that gained importance as a trading and customs post at least by the 15th century. The Seedamm is a dam built in the 19th century, allowing a lakeside walk along the shore up to Bissone. Here you will also find Swissminiatur, which covers about 14,000 m² and features approximately 130 notable Swiss landmarks in model form, scaled down 25 times. Melide also has a Lido beach, a large park with a children’s playground, and scenic hiking trails.

Photo Credits

  • Lugano Region Davide Adamoli, Michele Mengozzi, Milo Zanecchia

Traveling with a Wheelchair

Suitable for wheelchair users

Traveling with a Stroller

Suitable for strollers

Traveling with Dogs

Dogs under 30 cm shoulder height travel free in the container; otherwise, a half-price 2nd class ticket is required.

Inclusions
  • Boat ticket between Lugano and Melide

Meeting point

Fährterminal Lugano-Centrale, 6600 Lugano

Lugano-Centrale, 6900 Lugano, Schweiz

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Important information
  • Check the timetable for your travel day on the SBB website or app. The ticket cannot be refunded if you miss the last boat.

Provider

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