Family Travel in Switzerland
Switzerland is full of family-friendly activities and lots of conveniences that make travel easy and fun.
The articles linked below have many ideas and resources to help you plan a great family trip to Switzerland.
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Fun things to do with kids and teens in Switzerland including mountain coasters, easy themed hikes, alpine playgrounds, and interactive museums.
Family-friendly hikes
These ideas focus on big views and popular regions, places that are sure to satisfy and impress those traveling in Switzerland for a short visit.
Switzerland makes it easy for new hikers, both young and old, to get started. Here are tips for selecting easy trails and our favorite hikes for beginners.
Fun hikes designed for kids, with themed activities scattered along the trail to keep them happy and motivated.
The best hikes for families in Switzerland, including activity trails, stroller hikes, and easy panorama views. Suggestions for each major region.
Switzerland has lots of “obstacle-free” routes that are suitable for both strollers and wheelchairs, so everyone can enjoy the great outdoors. Here are some of our favorites.
Our favorite hikes in Switzerland for little kids, from about age 3-6, short and easy with amusements like theme trails and playgrounds to keep them distracted, motivated and happy.
Adventure activities
Our favorite playgrounds in the Swiss alps, with great views and fun amusements like bouncy castles, climbing walls, summer toboggans, and zip lines.
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The best summer toboggan runs and mountain coasters in Switzerland, including a map, ticket prices and directions, plus tips for your ride and what to expect.
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At many mountains in Switzerland, you can ride hand-brake scooters and go carts several km down the mountain. Here are our favorites.
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Family destinations
What to do with kids in Mürren, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, and Grindelwald: fun hikes, playgrounds, zip lines, toboggans, easy viewpoints, etc.
- Bernese Oberland
- Jungfrau Region
Theme trails for kids near Zürich, with fun activities scattered along the way. All close enough for an easy day trip by car or train.
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- Zürich Region
Best hikes and activities for a family holiday in Engelberg Switzerland, including playgrounds, theme trails, glacier ice cave, suspension bridge, and indoor activities.
- Lake Lucerne Region
- Engelberg
The best things to do with kids in Zermatt including no hike viewpoints, easy hikes, playgrounds, scooter rides and more.
- Valais, Zermatt
Best hikes for kids near Lucerne with fun themed activities along the trails and extras like mountain scooters, alpine slides, and playgrounds.
- Lucerne Region
Tips for family travel in Switzerland
Hiking clothes to pack for a trip to Switzerland, including shoes, rain gear, accessories, and tips for dressing kids for a hike.
Here are 25 practical tips for hiking with kids based on our experience teaching our kids to hike in the Swiss alps for over a dozen years. It may be difficult at first, but it’s so worth the effort.
Switzerland is a great place to hike with kids because of the many easy family trails with fun amusements and plentiful mountain transport. Get tips for how to prepare for hiking with kids in Switzerland, including where to hike, what to wear & bring, and how to motivate kids.
What you need to know about hiking in Switzerland for beginners, including what to wear and pack, what to expect on the trail and tips for planning hikes.
