Switzerland is full of fun playgrounds for children, making mountain adventures and hiking much for fun for little ones. Some are elaborate amusement centers with bouncy castles, climbing walls, summer toboggans, and zip lines. Others are more simple, with swings, slides and sand boxes.
No matter what we find, my kids have also always been happy to end a hike with play time. Here are our favorite playgrounds with the best views in the Swiss alps, sorted by region.
Note: I’ve updated the prices for summer 2023. Unless otherwise noted, you get a discount on mountain railways with SBB GA, Half-fare and Swiss Travel Pass and free with SBB Junior Travelcard. In many cases, they have family tickets and discounts with hotel guest cards.
Near Lucerne
1. Mooraculum
This big playground in Central Switzerland has lots of interactive play stations educating children about nature, particularly the endangered moor.
There’s water play, swings, slides, climbing stuff, obstacle courses, games, and a little scavenger hunt. There’s even a short theme trail, with 18 stations.
This is particularly nice for small children (age 3-7) since the trail is short and the amusements are within their reach.
How to get there: top of Sörenberg-Rossweid gondola – Hinter-Schöniseistrasse 4, 6174 Flühli
Open: end of May through end of October
Cost: CHF 24/adult, CHF 12/child (6-15), under 6 free.
Learn more about Mooraculum
2. Brunni Engelberg “Globi” Playground
This huge playground set high up the mountain has climbing structures, slides, swings, trampolines, and lots of waterways to play with.
From here, you can either hike or ride a chair lift up to the beloved barefoot path and have a picnic. Then hike the Globi treasure hunt trail back down and jump some more before going home.
How to get there: Playground and summer toboggan at top of Brunni Engelberg cable car – Wydenstr 55, Engelberg. Ride chair lift further up to reach Tickle Path and picnic area.
Open: mid June through October
Cost: cable car+lift CHF 46/adult, children under 16 free with parent
Learn more about Brunni Tickle Trail & Playground
3. Engelberg Trübsee lakeside playground
This large playground is next to a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by mountains. It has tall slides, swings, obstacle courses, climbing structures, and more.
There are picnic areas with tables and fire pits with wood. Parents can settle into lounge chairs by the water to relax with the views while the kids play.
Before visiting the playground, you can do a short walk around the lake, with six activities for kids scattered along the trail. You could also visit the Titlis glacier, by riding the cable car further up the mountain.
How to get there: Engelberg Titlis gondola to Trübsee middle station – Gerschnistrasse 12, 6390 Engelberg
Open: June thru October
Cost: return cable car ticket CHF 36/adult, CHF 18/child (6-15)
Learn more about Trübsee theme trail & playground
4. Sattel Hochstückli – Rondos Playland
Ride a gondola up to this fun amusement center in the alps, with lots of bouncy castles, trampolines and an innertube slide. There’s also a summer toboggan and a themed hiking trail.
This one is very popular and can get crowded on sunny weekends. I suggest going right when it opens, as it’s usually rather quiet until lunch time.
How to get there: top of Sattel Hochstuckli gondola – Eumatt, 6417 Sattel
Open: mid April to early November
Cost: Day pass CHF 35/child, includes gondola and unlimited use of amusements. Gondola return for supervising adults CHF 26.
Learn more about Sattel Rondos Playland
5. Stoos Fronalpstock playground
Stoos Fronalpstock is a beautiful mountain viewpoint, where you can peer over the cliffs down to Lake Lucerne. Set back from the edge, you’ll find this fun playground safely enclosed by fence. It has swings, slide, and climbing structures.
There’s also a nice picnic area with tables, so you can eat with a view. If you feel like walking, there’s a short panorama path along the cliffs (but not too close!) that is easy enough for small children.
How to get there: Stoos funicular – Grundstrasse 232, 6430 Schwyz. Then ride chair lifts up to Fronalpstock viewpoint.
Open: late May through October
Cost: day pass for all lifts CHF 52/adult, CHF 20/child (6-15)
Learn more about Stoos Fronalpstock
6. Rigi Scheidegg playground
This Rigi Panorama trail ends at this fun playground with spectacular views. Kids will compete for space on the trampolines, race back and forth between climbing structures, slide and swing while parents lounge at the restaurant or picnic tables.
If you prefer not to hike, you can reach this playground directly by riding the Kräbel-Rigi Scheidegg cable car up from the valley. The playground is a 2 mins walk from the station.
How to get there: Kräbel-Rigi Scheidegg cable car – Chräbelstrasse 46, 6410 Goldau. By public transport, take a train to Arth-Goldau, then Rigi mountain trail to the Kräbel stop and transfer to the cable car.
Open: May thru October
Cost: Kräbel cable car return CHF 44/adult. Children under 16 free when accompanied by a parent. Rigi day pass CHF 72.
Learn more about Rigi Panorama Trail that leads to this playground
7. Klewenalp Stockhütte
This mountain area has two fun playgrounds at each end of the trail. If you don’t want to hike, you can ride up to them individually and skip the trail.
We usually ride up to Klewenalp first and let the kids play around on the obstacle course and zip line. There’s also a marmot enclosure and alpine garden.
Then we hike about 2 hours around the mountain to Stockhütte, where you’ll find the playground shown below. This trail has an optional “Detective Trail” activity that you can complete on the way.
The playground has a barefoot path, zip line, swings, slide, climbing structures and water play. There is a picnic area with table and grills, as well as a self-service café.
Instead of riding the gondola back down the mountain, you can rent three-wheeled “Bike Board” scooters to ride about 5 km downhill.
How to get there: Beckenried-Klewenalp cable car – Kirchweg, 6375 Beckenried / Emmetten-Stockhütte gondola – Hinterhostattstrasse 4, 6376 Emmetten
Open: mid May thru October
Cost: Day pass CHF 40/adult. Children under 16 when accompanied by a parent.
Learn more about Klewenalp Stockhütte
8. Andermatt – Matti Family Paradise
This playground opened in summer 2022, with tall slides, swings, bouncy pads, obstacle course and more.
The playground is right in front of the Nätschen Restaurant. It has indoor and outdoor seating, with a panorama terrace where you can relax while the kids play.
Near the playground, there is a large climbing wall with four ropes using a self-belay system. Each rope has route of varying difficulty, so beginners to advanced can all have fun here together.
How to get there: Ride Gütsch Express gondola from Andermatt to the middle station Nätschen. The playground is next to the cable car station.
Parking garage – Bielstrasse 12, 6490 Andermatt. Train station – Andermatt, Bahnhof
Open: July through mid October
Cost: Gondola return CHF 23/adult, CHF 12/child age 6-15, under 6 free. Discount for families.
Learn more about Matti Family Paradise.
Near Zurich
9. Elm Trampolines
Elm is a beautiful mountain area in the Glarus region, southeast of Zurich. At the top of the gondola, you’ll find a playground and a bunch of trampolines next to the restaurant.
The kids usually play here before and after we do the short “Giant’s Forest” theme trail, which has even more fun activities along the trail. For many years, my kids would ask me to take them here just for the trampolines.
How to get there: Top of Elm-Ämpächli gondola – near Schiesserblock 24, 8767 Elm
Open: June through mid October
Cost: Adult CHF 18, Child CHF 9. No discount cards accepted.
Learn more about Elm theme trail and play area
10. Kronberg “Märliland” playground
If you are visiting the Appenzell region, the Kronberg amusement center is a nice treat for the kids. it has an alpine coaster, huge playground and ropes course with 25 zip lines.
The playground has lots of climbing structures, water play, trampoline (for an extra fee), sand pit, and a puzzle path. You don’t have to ride a gondola to reach this one. But you do have to pay an entrance fee for each child using the playground.
Near the playground entrance, there are lounge chairs and umbrellas you can borrow for free and set up anywhere in the park. There is a restaurant next to all of these amusements, selling drinks, snacks, salad bar and simple meals.
How to get there: St. Josefstrasse 2, 9108 Jakobsbad (no gondola required)
Open: April to October
Cost: Day pass for playground costs CHF 12/child aged 3-15. Supervising adults are free. Alpine coaster costs CHF 9/adult and CHF 6/child.
Learn more about Kronberg
11. Braunwald Grötzenbüel
This playground is in the middle of a fun theme trail for children, just below the restaurant. While the slide is always there, it seems the play equipment is often changing. Over the years, they’ve had trampolines, swings, slack line, spinners and sand pit. In any case, the views are spectacular.
How to get there: Braunwald funicular – Stachelbergstrasse 2, 8783 Glarus Süd
Open: mid-June thru October
Cost: Mountain lifts about CHF 29/adult.
Learn more about Braunwald
Jungfrau Region
12. Allmendhübel “Flower Park” playground
This enormous playground in the flower filled hills above Mürren has swings, slides, play houses, and lots of things to climb. It also breathtaking views of the Eiger, Jungfrau and Mönch across the valley.
Next to the playground, there is a restaurant and picnic area. There’s also a short flower themed path with an alpine flower garden and information about the flowers. If you want to hike to this trail, you can start on the Mürren Mountain View Trail, which ends here.
How to get there: Start at Stechelberg – Lengwald 300B, 3824 Stechelberg. Ride cable cars to Mürren, then Allmendhubel funicular to playground.
Open: mid June thru mid October
Cost: Cable cars and funicular CHF 36.40/adult, CHF 18.20/child (6-15).
Learn more about Allmendhubel “Flower Park” playground
13. Grindelwald First Bort alpine playground
From Grindelwald, you can ride a gondola up to Grindelwald First to experience the Cliff Walk and hike to the gorgeous Bachalpsee lake. On the way back down, we like to stop at this fun playground at the Bort middle station, as a reward for the kids.
The playgrond has swings, slide, water play, sand pit, climbing structures, mini trampoline, and more. There is a restaurant nearby and picnic area in the playground.
How to get there: Grindelwald First gondola – Dorfstrasse 187, 3818 Grindelwald
Open: June thru late October
Cost: Gondola return fare CHF 64/adult, CHF 32/child (6-15)
Learn more about Grindelwald First
14. Männlichen Alpine Playground
This playground overlooks both Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, with some of the best views you can get in the Jungfrau Region.
While parents take in the scenery, the kids will love climb into the giant wooden cow and sliding out its mouth. The playground also has swings, trampolines, seesaw, spinner, self-service bowling, and other amusements.
We usually start our day with the Royal Walk from the playground up to a beautiful viewpoint. After the obligatory family photos, we walk back down to the playground for a fun time break.
Then we usually hike from the playground on the easy panorama trail to Kleine Scheidegg, about 90 mins. Or the kids might enjoy the Lieselotte activity trail from Männlichen down towards Grindelwald.
How to get there: gondola from Grindelwald Terminal to Männlichen – Grundstrasse 54, 3818 Grindelwald
Open: June thru mid October
Cost: Gondola return fare CHF 64/adult, CHF 32/child (6-15)
Learn more about Männlichen
Bernese Oberland
15. Niederhorn
This high mountain near Interlaken has fantastic views of the Jungfrau Region and lakes below. To reach the top, you start at the lake, riding a glass-ceiling funicular partway up the mountain. Then transfer to a cable car the rest of the way to a viewpoint at 1963m.
At the top, you’ll find a restaurant and the fun playground show here, with an obstacle course. It’s not the most extensive playground, but the views are absolutely spectacular.
You can do a short walk up to the observation deck behind the restaurant, where you can peer over the cliffs. You can walk a little further along the ridge to various picnic areas with lounge chairs.
We typically do the short trail along the ridge to enjoy more of the views. You can ride or hike down to the middle station and rent kick scooter to ride down the mountain.
How to get there: funicular at Beatenbucht, 3658 Sigriswil plus cable car to Niederhorn. Nearest bus stop: Beatenbucht
Open: June thru October
Cost: Mountain transport return CHF 56/adult, CHF 28/child (6-15)
Learn more about Niederhorn
16. Niesen
Just west of Interlaken, you’ll see Mt. Niesen, a pyramid shaped mountain, riding to 2363m towering over the lake. You can ride two funicular trains to the top, where you can admire the view from a safely enclosed observation deck.
There’s a restaurant with a big panorama terrace, where you can enjoy typical Swiss dishes with a view. Just above the restaurant, there is a little playground with a slide, play house, and other amusements.
How to get there: Niesen funicular: Heustrichstrasse 12, 3711 Mülenen CH. Nearest train station: Mülenen
Open: late April thru early November
Cost: Funicular return ticket CHF 59/adult, CHF 28/child (6-15)
Learn more about Niesen
17. Adelboden Vogellisiberg
From the Adelboden village, it’s a long gondola ride up the valley and mountain to reach the Vogellisiberg family mountain. At the top, there is a large playground next to the restaurant with gorgeous views.
It has water play, swings, slide, obstacle course and bouncy castle. For more amusements, you can hike down on the short theme trail which has an eagles nest to climb into, a zip line, long slide, and more.
There’s a picnic area with a grill and a small scooter track for kids.
This area is very popular for kick scooters, which can be rented next to the restaurant. From the playground, we rode the scooters many km all the way back to Adelboden.
Another day we hiked the Flower Trail, an easy 1 hour walk to another gondola, where you can pick up mountain scooters to ride down a different trail.
How to get there: Adelboden Oey gondola – Bodenstrasse 2, 3715 Adelboden. Nearest bus stop: Adelboden, Mineralquelle + short walk to cable car. Ride cable car up to Sillerenbühl.
Open: mid June to mid-October
Cost: Day pass CHF 56/adult, CHF 28/child (6-15), CHF 80/family of 2 adults and up to 4 children.
Learn about Adelboden Vogellisiberg
18. Gstaad Saaniland – Adventure Playground Wispile
A little goat named Saani is the mascot of this family mountain in Gstaad. The adventure playground at the top of the Wispile gondola is the main attraction. It has big slides,swings, climbing structures, water play, a big sand pit, and goats to visit.
This area also have two theme trails with 35 fun activities along the trail, one about sounds and the other about plants, animals and the moor.
How to get there: Gstaad – Wispile gondola – Gsteigstrasse 928, 1723 Marly. Nearest bus stop: Gstaad, Wispile
Open: mid June to mid October
Cost: Gondola return CHF 48/adult, CHF 24/child (6-15), family pass CHF 79 for 2 adults and 4 children (6-15).
Learn about Gstaad Saaniland and Wispile playground
Zermatt & Valais
19. Wolli’s Adventure Park at Sunegga Paradise
This delightful playground with Matterhorn views is a nice reward for good hiking. It has water play, slides, and lots to climb on. If its really hot, you can cool off in the small lake nearby. There are picnic areas with grills and a nearby restaurant.
Afterwards, you can ride a mountain scooter back down to Zermatt. We’ve done two trails that lead here: the Three Lake Trail from Riffealp to Sunegga and the Rothorn Flower Trail.
How to get there: Zermatt Sunnegga funicular – Vispastrasse 32, 3920 Zermatt
Open: mid May thru October
Cost: Funicular return fare CHF 28.50/adult, CHF 14.25/child (9-15), under 9 free
Learn more about Sunnegga
20. Saas Grund Kreuzboden “Hohsiland”
At Hohsi Land near Saas Grund, you’ll find a big playground, rock climbing boulder, water play, a little pond, go karts, trotti scooters, a little petting zoo, and a sensory theme trail with a suspension bridge.
How to get there: gondola from Saas Grund to Kreuzboden – Sportplatzstrasse, 3910 Saas-Grund
Open: late May thru mid October
Cost: Gondola return fare CHF 39/adult, CHF 19.50/child (6-15). Free with visitor guest card.
Learn more about Kreuzboden
Graubünden
21. Lenzerheide Heidsee
Even without riding a gondola, you can enjoy fantastic mountain views from Heidsee lake near the Lenzerheide village. There is a nice walking path around the lake that leads to a huge playground and swimming area on the shore.
This picture only shows a few of the amusements, including swings, slides, stuff to climb on, teeter totters, and of course, water play. There is a restaurant and picnic area with grills. You can also rent boats and SUP to paddle around the lake.
How to get there: See playground on map. Parking at Voa davos Lai 27, 7078 Lenzerheide. Nearest bus stop: Lenzerheide/Lai, La Riva
Open: best late May thru mid October
Cost: free
Learn more about Heidsee Lido playground
22. Madrisa Land – Klosters
This is a huge amusement center on a mountain near Klosters & Davos. Amusements include bouncy castles, bouldering wall, big slides, water play, zip line, sand pit, play hours, and more.
They have also have treasure hunt, where children look for clues and return their completed booklet for a small prize. There’s a restaurant and picnic areas.
How to get there: gondola from Klosters to Madrisa – Madrisastrasse 7, 7252 Klosters Dorf
Open: late June thru mid October
Cost: Gondola return (includes playground) CHF 60/family, CHF 24/adult, CHF 17/teen (13-17), CHF 12/child (6-12).
Learn more about Madrisa-Land
23. Muottas Muragl & Languard
This mountain is the best for children in the St. Moritz region in southeastern Switzerland. A funicular train takes you up to big views across the Engadin valley. Behind the restaurant, there is a large playground with a slide, swings, trampoline, zip line and other fun activities.
After playing, we hiked the easy panorama trail, about 2.5 hours, to Alp Languard, where you’ll find another small playground. From here you can ride a chair lift down the mountain and bus back to your starting point.
How to get there: Muottas Muragl funicular – Punt Muragl 1, 7503 Samedan
Open: mid June thru mid October
Cost: Funicular return CHF 41/adult, CHF 27.30/teen (13-17), CHF 13.7/child (6-12). No discount with Swiss travel cards/passes. Free with Engadin Mountain Railways Inclusive offer.
Learn more about Muottas Muragl
Ticino
24. Monte Tamaro
Ride a gondola up to this beautiful mountain viewpoint near Lugano. The big playground is just one of many amusements here.
There is an exciting 800m alpine coaster and climbing park with a “Flying Fox” zip line. At the valley station, there’s even an indoor water park.
How to get there: Monte Tamaro gondola – Via Campagnole 1, 6802 Rivera
Open: April to early November
Cost: Gondola return ticket costs CHF 31/adult, CHF 16/child. Coaster and climbing park cost extra.
Learn more about Monte Tamaro
25. Cardada-Cimetta playground & treasure hunt
Ride a funicular train, then a cable car up the mountain above Locarno for big views and a fun playground. There’s also a treasure hunt around the playground where children can look for hidden clues.
The barefoot path is has a large variety of textures from pebbles to tennis balls. This large swing has a counterbalance with your partner.
How to get there: Start at the Locarno funicular – Via alla Ramogna 2, 6600 Locarno. Ride up to Oreslina. Then cable car to Cardada. Playground is near Cardada station. Optional chair lift to Cimetta for higher views.
Open: April to early November
Cost: Return trip Locarno to Cardada CHF 35.20/adult, CHF 17.20/child.
Learn about Cardada Cimetta
Do you have a favorite that’s not on this list? Leave a comment and tell us all about it.
25 Responses
Hello! First of all – thank you! Your blog inspires us continuously! In the topic of adventurous playgrounds – you may want you add also Piluland at the middle station of Pilatus cableway (Krienseregg). There is lots of fun for kids of various ages and lots of space for barbecue. There are also nice circular trails for families. The playground is close to a forest, so it offers cool temperatures in summer.
Hi Ewa, thanks for the suggestion. I agree that Piluland is a great playground and definitely should be on the list.
Can I also mention the Kinderspielplatz Trübsee, a fantastic playground near Engelberg, on the Titlis side? We stopped on our way down, walked around this beautiful lake, had lunch in the restaurant and spent some time in this amazing playground. I personally think it was better than the Brunni Playground on the other side. Thank you for the other tips!
I’ve heard this new playground at Trübsee is fantastic! We haven’t seen it yet but hope to do so soon. Thanks for the feedback.
I want to thank you so very much for all of the time you have obviously put into this website and your YouTube channel. My family and I just returned from 10 days in Switzerland (we stayed in Wengen), and we used your website every single day to plan activities and get ideas on where to go and what to do. Your playgrounds post, the stroller friendly hikes, the “how to make hiking affordable”, and other posts were so incredibly valuable. I cannot thank you enough. This was literally the PERFECT website for my family and me. We had such a great time, and the posts were so well written and clear that we knew exactly what we were getting into and what to expect each day. Please keep doing what you are doing. I know a lot of people probably use the website but may not leave comments. I rarely do, but I want to make sure you know that you and your website made a huge impact on our first trip to Switzerland. Thank you again!
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. It’s so nice to hear back from family that found our website helpful. I’m so glad to hear you had a wonderful vacation! Wishing you many more happy hiking adventures in the future.
I love this list! Thank you!! I would like to add Sillerenbühl in Adelboden. Amazing views and a really cool playground. You can also ride the Trottinett down the mountain or climb on one of the three levels of the Höiturm, the lowest level being for the little kids as guardians can accompany and assist them from the ground. Lots of fun for all ages!
Thanks for the tip! I need to spend more time in the Adelboden area, so many fun things to do!!!
These are incredible! Are any of these close to Zurich? And if so, would they be open in late March?
Late March is too early for alpine playgrounds. The ski resorts will still be open through mid April. Most of these playgrounds won’t be ready until June. Sorry! The first one to open is probably Sattel Hoch Stückli, usually around the third week of April but check the website for current status. https://swissfamilyfun.com/2015/04/sattel-hochstuckli-panorama-trail.html
Thanks so much for an awesome website!!! Would love to see all these added to your “Map of all activities.” There are currently only two playgrounds listed. Thanks.
Thanks for the reminder! I’ll add this to my to-do list and try to get it done asap.
Tanya,
I sincerely want to thank you for your incredibly useful blog. I planned my family’s recent trip to the Bernese Oberland region and Lucerne based 90% on your recommendations and it was a GREAT trip. I actually wrote up my itinerary for a 10 day trip from the US to share with friends. If you think it may be of use to others (shows how I linked together multiple of your recommendations), I’m happy to share with you (it’s a word doc so would need your email).
Thanks again and happy travels!
Val Nelson
Thanks so much! I’d love to see your itinerary and perhaps post it here. You can email me at momstots (at) gmail.com. I look forward to reading it.
Val – I would love your trip itinerary! We’ll be visiting Switzerland soon.
Pls send me too
this looks like my new swiss Bucket list… !! stunning
Gstaad, Wispile, … Zumindest als unsere Kinder noch kleiner waren.
Genialer Blog! <3 Gabriela
In Amden there's a nice playground Heidi Spielwelt am Rombach, right next to a river/waterfalls.
Love this list! Looking forward to trying out some of these places this summer now that my babies are toddlers…
Thanks! Remember to check the websites to make sure the trails and mountain transport are open. Most aren't open until late June, but a few open in mid-May.
Great idea. I'll see what I can do.
This is great! As another post idea…..I would love to see these playgrounds linked with a nearby family friendly hotel and / or restaurant so we could build a possible trip around each area.
Awesome list thanks Tanya. This is making me excited for the Springtime. We will try and check all these out for sure 🙂
Oh my goodness these are all gorgeous playgrounds! We must get to them all. Thanks Tanya. I love a good list!