Heidiland Archives | Swiss Family Fun

Light Ragaz • Interactive light tour through the Tamina Gorge

Evening light show in the narrow river Tamina gorge, with music and stories for children about the elemental spirits that live here.

Eastern Switzerland

Palfries – Stelli • Circular hike through alpine pastures

Easy
2.2 h
7 k
190m
190m

Easy circular hike through high alpine pastures in the Heidiland region. Good for beginners and families.

Eastern Switzerland

Tamina River Gorge

Easy
1 h
1 k

Explore this narrow river gorge on a safe walkway above the roaring river below. For a longer outing, add on a canyon walk and swim at nearby thermal baths.

Eastern Switzerland

Pizol Ski Resort • Locals favorite skiing near Zürich

Mid-sized ski resort near Zurich with a nice fun park, fun trails and large off-piste areas for powder days. One of the more affordable ski resort with a family discount.

Maienfeld Vineyard Walk • Circular hike through Rhine Valley vineyards

Easy
3 h
11 k
160m
160m

Beautiful, easy walk through vineyards near Zürich with mountain views and wineries along the way for tastings. Plus a big grassy park and picnic areas for lounging with a view.

Eastern Switzerland

Flumserberg 7 Peak Tour

Challenging
5.2 h
13.5 k
510m
880m

A beautiful and rewarding hike to seven peaks in the backcountry of the Flumserberg resort.

Eastern Switzerland

Flumserberg 4 Peak Tour

Moderate
3 h
7 k
150m
525m

An easier version of the 7 peak tour, visiting the first and last 3 peaks, with big views of the lake below and mountains in all directions. Add on the Floomzer mountain coaster at the end as a reward.

Eastern Switzerland

Flumserberg Alpine Flower Trail

Easy
.75 h
2 k
80m
80m

Short and easy loop trail near Zürich with big mountain views and lots of wildflowers. The path is obstacle free, suitable for both strollers and wheelchairs.

Eastern Switzerland

Pizol Summit Tour • Garmil & Gamidauerspitz Peaks

Challenging
2.5 h
6.5 k
588m
588m

Difficult but relatively short mountain hike visiting two peaks with panorama views.

Pizol Hochwart • Summit Hike to 2670m

Challenging
3.5 h
7.75 k
646m
646m

Tough hike up to a mountain peak, across a rocky landscape carved out by a glacier. Afterwards, reward your efforts with a fun mountain go-cart ride on a bumpy dirt track.

Pizol • Weekend Getaway for Families in Switzerland

Spend a weekend in the mountains, hiking to four dramatic peaks, riding exciting mountains carts and staying overnight in a 100yr old mountain hotel.

Alp Schrina Trail • Mountain Hike thru Swiss Alpine Meadows

Challenging
4.5 h
11 k
1000m
822m

A steep climb to reach gorgeous alpine meadows where you can wander directly under spiky peaks with panorama views across the valley.