Aargau - Solothurn Archives | Swiss Family Fun

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Region: Aargau - Solothurn

What to expect at this one-day carrot festival held each November in Switzerland. Discover what to see and why this colorful market is worth a visit.

Northwest Switzerland

Cherry Blossom Trail in Frick

Easy
1.5 h
4 k
120m
120m

Visit hundreds of cherry trees blooming in mid April on this easy spring hike near Basel in northern Switzerland.

Northwest Switzerland

Frick Sensory Trail

Easy
2 h
3.5 k

Theme trail for children with 8 interactive stations focused on the five senses. It’s an easy 3.5 km loop through a lush valley, cutting through farm fields and forests. Suitable for strollers.

Ebianum Bagger Museum

If you have a kid who loves construction, this is the place for you! The museum has older construction vehicles on display. For the kids, there are ride-on construction vehicles, a mechanical digger to play on, a sandbox for digging, and real trucks to climb on.

Aarau Aare River Path (Biking & Walking)

Moderate
3 h
25 k
90m
120m

Flat, easy ride along the Aare river, through forests and farmland, with picnic spots on the water. Flexible distances from 7 to 25 km or longer, accessible by train. After the ride, you can reward kids with a visit to the nearby Frey chocolate factory.

Lenzburg Castle

Medieval fun castle near Zürich with historic rooms to explore and fun activities for kids including play room with dress up and crafts.

Bike Ride: Reuss river to Bremgarten

Easy
2.5 h
22 k
50m
60m

This easy bike route along the Reuss river is great for families, with lots of places to picnic. The one way route is accessible by train on both ends.

Waldshut, Germany

A small cute town on the border of Switzerland and Germany.

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