Distretto di Lugano district, Ticino, Switzerland

Places to visit near Melide

Melide is a town in Distretto di Lugano district, Ticino, Switzerland, home to about 1,577 people. Within 50 km by road there are 259 places to visit — 92 churches, 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 forts & heritage and 25 museums. The must-see places are Chiesa Dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta (1 km), SwissMiniatur (1 km) and Galleria San Zenone (3 km).

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Melide, Ticino
Melide, Distretto di Lugano district, Ticino, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Melide at a glance

Location
Distretto di Lugano district, Ticino, Switzerland
Population
about 1,577
Coordinates
45.9545° N, 8.9473° E
Places within 50 km
259 (259 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Melide

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Melide: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Melide

92 churches within 100 km of Melide. The closest is Chiesa Dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Melide

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Melide. The closest is Monte Sighignola (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Melide

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Melide. The closest is Castello di Morcote (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Melide

25 museums within 100 km of Melide. The closest is SwissMiniatur (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Melide

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Melide. The closest is Parco Delle Gole della Breggia (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Melide

8 parks within 100 km of Melide. The closest is Villa Favorita (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Melide

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Melide
  2. 1 km Chiesa Dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta · church, Distretto di Lugano
  3. 3 km Galleria San Zenone · museum, Como
  4. 1 km Oratorio di San Pietro · church, Como
  5. 2 km Monte Sighignola · viewpoint, Como
  6. 5 km SwissMiniatur · museum, Distretto di Lugano
  7. 0 km Back to Melide

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From travellers near Melide

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How to reach Melide

    All places near Melide by distance

    Within 15 km of Melide

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Melide by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9292Chiesa Dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5757Monte Sighignola (5 km)
    Forts & heritage5555Castello di Morcote (5 km)
    Museums2525SwissMiniatur (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1010Parco Delle Gole della Breggia (15 km)
    Parks88Villa Favorita (7 km)
    Waterfalls44Waterfall of Valganna (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lake of Brinzio (18 km)
    Other attractions33Villa del Balbianello (25 km)
    Treks11Colonè - San Lucio (23 km)
    Caves11Buco del Piombo (30 km)

    Melide: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Melide?

    Chiesa Dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta (church, about 1 km), SwissMiniatur (museum, about 1 km), Galleria San Zenone (museum, about 3 km), Oratorio di San Pietro (church, about 3 km), Monte Sighignola (viewpoint, about 5 km), Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant'Abbondio (church, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Melide?

    259 places on Spotwander: 92 churches, 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 forts & heritage, 25 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Melide?

    Chiesa Dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta, about 1 km by road; Oratorio di San Pietro (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Melide?

    Monte Sighignola, about 5 km by road; Poncione d'Arzo (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Melide?

    Castello di Morcote, about 5 km by road; Castello di San Giorgio (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Melide?

    Start in Melide, visit Chiesa Dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta, then Galleria San Zenone, then Oratorio di San Pietro, then Monte Sighignola, then SwissMiniatur, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Melide?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Melide

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Melide’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Melide on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.