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26 hikes for 26 Swiss cantons (beginner & advanced!)

To help you explore all of Switzerland, not just the famous bits, I’ve picked a beginner and advanced hike in each of Switzerland’s 26 cantons. For each canton, I have one hike that is better for kids, usually with amusements, and another longer, more difficult hike that’s better for adults and older kids.

Summer in Central Switzerland 2020

See all eight adventures we had in Central Switzerland during our summer 2020 collaboration with Luzern Tourismus, from lake cruises to climbing parks to theme trails to panorama views and much more.

25 FREE hikes near Zürich (no cable cars!)

Best day hikes near Zürich that don’t require mountain transport including mountain peaks, rivers, lakes, & theme trails for kids. The only cost would be parking fees or public transportation back to your starting point.

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Lakes District UK • Family Hiking Trip

Trip report from our fall break hiking the “fells” in the Lakes District in northern England, with rugged but gorgeous scenery quite different from Switzerland. Here’s our itinerary and trail maps if you want to follow in our footsteps.

Zermatt: 5 Best Hikes with Kids

There are so many hikes in the Zermatt area that it can be difficult to find the right ones for your family. Here are our top 5 hikes in the Zermatt area for families, with shorter and longer options so you can customize the trip to your needs.

Lake Lucerne Region • Travel Guide for Families!

We love Luzern and Central Switzerland because this region has has so much variety, with gorgeous lakes and mountain resorts in all directions. Here are our favorite destinations in this region for families.

Lake Lucerne Region

Pembrokeshire Coast Path UK • Family Hiking Holiday

During spring break, our family walked on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales, a very special experience that we all loved. We hiked seven days, about 12-20 km each day, staying overnight in villages along the way. Here are all the details including trail maps, lodgings, transport, etc.

Bellinzona • 2 day itinerary for families

Bellinzona is a little gem in southern Switzerland with three UNESCO World Heritage castles and plenty of other charm. Here are 5 things to do in Bellinzona for a perfect weekend getaway.

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Calanques in southern France • 3 Day Itinerary

Trip report from our spring break family holiday in the Calanques National Park in southern France, hiking along the coastline to rocky inlets surrounded by cliffs.

Spring break hiking trips around Europe

Since hiking season doesn’t start in Switzerland until about mid-June, we often spend our spring breaks hiking elsewhere in Europe, often along coastlines. Here are some of our favorite spring hiking trips we’ve done as a family.

Discover Zürich City

The best activities, hikes, and amusements in and near Zürich city for visitors and residents.

Dolomites – Best Hikes for Families in the Italian Alps

We love the unique character of the Dolomites (the Italian alps), so spiky and rocky, such a different feel from the Swiss alps. Here are our favorite family hikes in this area from our recent summer holiday.

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Hi! I’m Tanya and our family has been living & hiking in Switzerland since 2005, collecting dozens of fun hikes and activities for all ages and abilities. More about us…

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