Switzerland is a great place to take kids hiking because they lots of trails specific designed for families, with fun activities and playgrounds along the way and the plentiful cable cars and mountain trains take you straight to the good views without a lot of hard work. Many places also have fun extras like mountain scooters, climbing parks and alpine coasters, which are a great reward for good hiking.
Here are some posts to help you prepare for hiking with your kids in Switzerland.
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Where to hike with kids in Switzerland
Fun hikes designed for kids, with themed activities scattered along the trail to keep them happy and motivated.
Hikes in Switzerland suitable for older kids with hiking experience (about 7-12 years old) – moderate difficulty from 6 to 9 km long.
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.
What to wear and bring on a hike
Most hiking in Switzerland is near civilization, so you don’t need to pack that much for a day trip, besides drinking water and snacks. But we still have a few essentials that we like to bring. Here’s a printable pack list for both you and your kids.
A few essential pieces of equipment can make hiking with kids much easier. Here’s what we have used with our kids over the years including child carrier backpacks, strollers, backpacks, water bottles, knifes and where to shop in Switzerland.
Hiking clothes to pack for a trip to Switzerland, including shoes, rain gear, accessories, and tips for dressing kids for a hike.
Motivating kids to hike
Here are 10 tried and true methods to turn your sweet babies into hiking machines. Spoiler alert: it might involve candy.
Motivate your little explorers for summer outdoor adventures with our favorite children’s books about nature, hiking, camping, and the Swiss alps.
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.
Why I hike with my kids in Switzerland
Fun things to do with kids and teens in Switzerland including mountain coasters, easy themed hikes, alpine playgrounds, and interactive museums.
Are you nervous about hiking with your kids in Switzerland? Switzerland makes it so easy. Here are 10 great reasons to start planning your first or next family hike in the Swiss alps.
Why do we hike with our kids when sometimes it feels like a nightmare instead of a fun family outing? Good question.
