Things to do in Melide

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Melide Attractions

It's easy to find exciting things to do in Melide. Familiarize yourself with some local history and check out the top tourist attractions in this delightful city. Plan your itinerary now so you're ready and raring to go when you arrive.

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Melide must see attractions

1. Villa del Balbianello

Villa del Balbianello is set in a commanding location on the edge of a wooded promontory that juts out from the coastline. Stroll around the handsome building befitting this striking setting and find well-landscaped gardens and an interesting museum.
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Lake Como showing boating, a bay or harbor and a coastal town

2. Lake Lugano

Straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy, Lake Lugano offers the best of both countries. Enjoy its year-round Mediterranean climate and sparkling blue waters while majestic snowcapped mountains beckon in the distance.
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Enjoy the stunning scenery, Mediterranean climate and charming villages of this lake on the Swiss-Italian border.

3. Como-Brunate Funicular

The Funicular Como-Brunate is an historic funicular railway that connects the lakeside town of Como with the pretty alpine village of Brunate. Admire sweeping views of Lake Como and rugged hills as you climb, and then traverse the countryside surrounding Brunate.
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Como-Brunate Funicular which includes a bay or harbor and a bridge

4. Piazza Cavour

Elegant and animated Piazza Cavour is Como’s main square and a focal point of the city’s historic center. It is a place to enjoy views of Lake Como and its surrounding hills, to admire striking architecture and to be part of festivals and cultural events.
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Piazza Cavour featuring a marina, a ferry and a coastal town

5. Piazza Grande

Visit Locarno’s town center, Piazza Grande, a rambling 19th-century square that was once occupied by the waters of Lake Maggiore. Today, picturesque buildings and important landmarks line the historic square. Each August it is transformed into one of the world’s premier open-air cinemas during the Locarno Film Festival. A trip to Locarno isn’t complete without a day spent meandering across the cobbled surface of the enormous square.
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Piazza Grande showing road cycling as well as an individual femail

Recommended things to do in Melide

Number of things to do
45
Things to do from
$15
Cheapest thing to do
The Escape Game across Lugano
Top 5 things to do
Under $25
With kids

What to do in Melide

Things to Do in Melide with Kids

Melide is a terrific place for a family getaway. Bring the little ones along and try these popular family friendly experiences together:

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Melide on a sunny day?
Take advantage of the nice weather (and stretch those legs too) with one or two of these outdoor experiences:


What to do in Melide on a rainy day?
Throw yourself into these indoor activities and turn a miserable, rainy day into an adventure:


Are there cheap things to do in Melide?
Have some fun with a FoxTown Factory Stores in Switzerland and put the money you save toward more great adventures.

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Swissminiatur

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Enjoy an outing to Swissminiatur during your stay in Melide. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Swissminiatur

Popular day trips from Melide

Lugano featuring flowers and a garden

Lugano

Photo "Bissone" by MarkusMark (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by MarkusMark (CC BY-SA)

Bissone

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Morcote

Paradiso which includes a fountain and a lake or waterhole

Paradiso

Photo "Brusino Arsizio" by Uwelino (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Uwelino (CC BY-SA)

Brusino Arsizio

Photo "Campione d'Italia" by Rodrigopc (page does not exist) (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Rodrigopc (page does not exist) (CC BY-SA)

Campione d'Italia

Photo "Grancia" by marco mini (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by marco mini (CC BY)

Grancia