From majestic Monte Brè to miniature Swiss marvels

Lugano – Monte Brè – Swissminiatur

From Cassarate, take the Monte Brè funicular and head to the panoramic mountaintop, from where a short walk takes you to the village of Brè. Back in Cassarate, walk to Parco Ciani for a picnic on the lakeshore while you wait for the boat from Lugano to Melide. Here you can visit Swissminiatur, an open-air museum representing Switzerland in miniature.

The ideal program:

Morning:

• Funicular to the summit of Monte Brè
• Walk through the village of Brè
• Funicular to Cassarate
• Walk along the lakeside and picnic at Parco Ciani

Afternoon:

• Boat from Lugano to Melide
• Visit of the village of Melide and the Swissminiatur theme park

Not to be missed:

• Wilhelm Schmid Museum
• Lugano city centre and lakeside
• LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
• Lido of Melide (summer)
• Melide playground