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Camping in Switzerland • What to expect & suggested campsites

Suggestions on where to camp in Switzerland and what to expect at Swiss campgrounds, which are quite civilized with restaurants instead of campfire rings, organized kid activities, pools and sport facilities, etc.

Camping des Glaciers in La Fouly

We loved the beautiful natural setting of this campground in southwest Switzerland. Families will appreciate the very affordable Pass Saint Bernard, which covers many family-friendly activities including a ropes course on the campground property and the nearby chair lift with mountain scooter.

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Mt Pilatus Tree Tent Camping

Stay overnight in these fun tents suspended in the trees in a forest below Mt Pilatus near Lucerne. Includes private use of ropes climbing course and meals.

Four Fun Swiss Campgrounds for Families

If your kids love sleeping in tents and using flashlights as much as mine, it’s time to plan a summer family camping trip in Switzerland. In this post, Kristin from Simple Family Travel shares a few of her favorite Swiss camping spots from her series “Let’s Go Camping”.

Camping du Berceau near Gstaad

This campground has beautiful views, a fun pool, a separate grassy area for tents, and provides easy access to lots of mountain resorts in the Gstaad area, a bit too far for a day trip from Zurich. We stayed there so we could visit Glacier 3000, where you can do an easy walk on a glacier without a guide.

Camping Murg on Walensee

We loved the gorgeous setting of this campground, on a lake surrounded by mountains. It’s also conveniently located to lots of fun family activities, like easy hikes, theme trails and rope courses. We particularly liked the fire pits on the lake shore, so we cook with view. Summer swimming here is a favorite too.

Camping on Pfäffikersee

Small campground on lake near Zürich with grassy spots for tents, a swimming area and playground and nice walking and biking paths around the lake.

Camping Jungfrau

We were excited to find this affordable family accommodation in the Jungfrau region. They offer shared hostel rooms, private bungalows as well as pitches for caravans and tents. Conveniently located to a wide variety of family hikes and outdoor activities.

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