Family attractions

The Cantonal Museum of Natural History

Lugano

The Natural History Museum investigates, documents, studies and divulges the knowledge relating to the natural heritage of the Canton Ticino. Exhibition: animal and plants (dioramas), minerals, rocks and fossils (famous reptiles of Monte S. Giorgio). Large mushroom exhibition. Temporary exhibitions. Detail

Viale C. Cattaneo 4
6900 Lugano
Tel. +41(0)91 815 47 61
Fax +41(0)91 815 47 69
dt-mcsn@ti.ch
www.ti.ch/mcsn

Parco Civico

Lugano

Overlooking the shores of lake Ceresio, its 63.000 sq. metres constitute the city’s green lung; it’s a quiet place where you can take nice walks and where it is impossible to remain unperturbed by the grandeur of century old trees.
Detail

Riva Albertolli, Lungolago
6900 Lugano

The Tassino Park

Lugano

Wide paths wind their way along the slope to the summit of the hill, where a tower stands out. From the square of the tower there is an amazing view. Besides a large playground, the park also gives hospitality to a deer and a muflon colony.
Detail

Besso
6900 Lugano

Swissminiatur

Melide

Swissminiatur is an open-air museum where one can admire the most important Swiss buildings and means of transportation. Self-service restaurant with local, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Playground for children. Detail

Via Cantonale 3
6815 Melide
Tel. +41 (0)91 640 10 60
Fax +41 (0)91 640 10 69
info@swissminiatur.ch
www.swissminiatur.ch

Monte Tamaro

Rivera

Mount Tamaro is one of the most appreciated spots of the region and supplies Alpine emotions at a stone’s throw from the city. It offers a unique view of the pre-Alpine landscape, of lakes and the snowy peaks of the Alps. Detail

6802 Rivera
Tel. +41 (0)91 946 23 03
Fax +41 (0)91 946 22 53
info@montetamaro.ch
www.montetamaro.ch