Mythen Region Archives | Swiss Family Fun

Rotenthurm Kraftweg to Morgartenberg viewpoint

Moderate
3 h
9.6 k
410m
410m

Hike through meadows and forest to a panorama viewpoint across the countryside near Sattel and Einsiedeln.

Lake Lucerne Region

Easy
2.5 h
6.85 k
230m
230m

Easy hike directly from a mountain pass, no mountain transport required, wandering through alpine meadows and forests with mountain views aplenty.

Lake Lucerne Region

Mt. Rigi Panorama Trail (Rigi Kulm to Rigi Scheidegg)

Easy
3 h
8.2 k
230m
320m

Easy mountain trail with panorama views near Zurich and Lucerne, with an optional cliff walk, restaurants, picnic areas and fun playground. It’s wide gravel path, suitable for strollers.

Lake Lucerne Region

Sattel Hochstuckli Ski Resort

Affordable small ski resport close to Zürich, good for beginners and day trippers that don’t want to travel so far for snow.

Lake Lucerne Region

Ibergeregg – Easy winter hike with Lake Lucerne views

Moderate
2 h
7.2 k
230m
230m

Easy and free winter hike with panorama mountain views near Zürich and Lucerne, great option for non skiers that want to enjoy the snow.

Lake Lucerne Region

Sattel-Hochstuckli Sledding • 3.5 km winter toboggan run near Zürich

25 h
3.5 k
400m

A steep and exciting ride down a 3.5 km winter toboggan path at this small ski resort near Zürich.

Lake Lucerne Region

Sattel Hochstuckli Rondos Alpine Playland

A mountain resort with lots of attractions for kids, including a bouncy castle complex, trampolines, an inner tube slide, summer toboggan, mountain scooters, suspension bridge and family-friendly trails.

Lake Lucerne Region

Ibergeregg Brünnelistock snowshoe hike

Easy
1.75 h
4.5 k
210m
210m

This trail starts with a tough climb but the beautiful panorama views are worth it. Another plus: you can drive directly to the start of this snowshoe trail, no gondola required.

Lake Lucerne Region

Sattel Hochstuckli – Engelstock Winter Hike

Easy
1.75 h
5.75 k
140m
140m

An easy winter hike with panorama views near Zürich and Lucerne. Includes theme trail activities for kids, suspension bridge and optional 3.5km sled run after the hike.

Lake Lucerne Region

Hoch Ybrig ski resort near Zürich • Tips for families

Fun, affordable mid-sized ski resort near Zürich with wide slopes and fantastic views, best suited for advanced beginners and above. One of our favorite places for powder days.

Chlosterweid • Easy Snowshoe Trail near Zürich

Easy
2 h
5.2 k
200m
200m

This lovely snowshoe trail near Zürich is a great choice for beginners. It’s a relatively easy 5 km loop, with a little uphill but not too much to make everyone want to quit. The quiet countryside is very beautiful and not crowded because it’s not near any ski hills or other amusements.

Grosser Mythen • Peak hike near Lucerne

Challenging
2 h
3.5 k
410m
410m

Hike to this impressive peak in central Switzerland, a short but demanding mountain trail, with steep rocky switchbacks gaining about 400 m of elevation over 2km. Better for older children and those with hiking experience.