Lake Geneva Region Archives | Swiss Family Fun

Villars-sur-Ollon Weekend Getaway

Fun weekend itinerary for the Vaud alps in western Switzerland including golf, hiking, alpine lake swimming, Swiss-French cuisine, and a luxurious family-friendly hotel.

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Les Avants Viewpoint & Narcissus Trail

1.5 h
4.4 k
89m
258m

Loop trail in the foothills near Montreux to admire the narcissus flowers in late May and early June.

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Gruyères village

Charming medieval village with a castle, car-free cobblestone lanes, traditional treats, and nearby cheese dairy to visit.

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Tobogganing Fun Park Leysin

Winter fun park near Montreux with exciting tubing slides for all ages.

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Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory

This chocolate factory near Gruyères in western Switzerland has a fun multimedia tour, free samples, chocolate workshops, Escape Game, and a fun playground to get your wiggles out.

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Glacier 3000 Les Diablerets

Moderate
2 h
4.3 k
70m
70m

How to visit Glacier 3000 near Gstaad, including a suspension bridge, alpine coaster, summer sledding park and glacier hike.

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Montreux Narcissus Flower Trail (Haut de Caux)

Moderate
2.5 h
6.5 k
160m
630m

One of the prettiest places to enjoy the narcissus flowers near Montreux, with the dense blooms set against panorama views across Lac Leman and the surrounding mountains.

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Rochers de Naye 2040m • Highest viewpoint over Montreux

Ride a cogwheel train to the highest point overlooking Montreux, where you can peer over the cliffs, visit an alpine flower garden, and make friends with the resident marmots.

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Les Pléiades Hike • Easiest hike for Narcissus flowers

Easy
2 h
5.45 k
200m
200m

The easiest flower hike near Montreux to see the narcissus blooms (wild daffodils) in late May. Accessible by car or train and an easy hike with lots of places to picnic.

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Les Diablerets • Swiss Winter Weekend for Families

See all the fun winter activities for families we tried in this beautiful alpine resort in western Switzerland, including night sledding, thermal baths, a winter walk, a crazy toboggan fun park and of course, lots of snowboarding.

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Montreux Noël Christmas market • 10 Activities for Families

This lively Christmas market on the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva has lots of fun extras for children, making it a great choice for a special family weekend.

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Romont Walking Tour & Fairy Trail

A cute hill town in the Fribourg region, with a tradition of stained glass, a 13th century castle, a playground with a view, and a historical walking tour with a family quiz. Also a “fairy trail” in a nearby forest, a nice nature outing for families in the area.

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