Schweizer Zollmuseum

The Swiss Customs Museum in Cantine di Gandria lies on the shore of Lake Lugano. An exclusive location for a Museum, and one that does not lack symbolism. There is a wonderful view of the lake and Monte Bré from the terrace. The border cannot be seen from here. Swiss Customs is even more impressive, with the many different tasks presented in the museum, housed in a building which was once a border guard post.

The Customs Museum tells stories from the past and as they are today about smuggling and protecting the Swiss border. Illegal trade, drug searches, economic crime, migration, species protection and much more: visitors to the Museum gain an insight into the everyday work of customs employees for the security of the public, the economy and the state.

This museum greets you in the following languages: D/F/I/E
Opening 1949

Current exhibitions