Schwyz Archives | Swiss Family Fun

Moderate
4 h
10.2 k
340m
340m

Lower elevation loop trail accessed by car near Muotathal, great for spring. Absolutely gorgeous with mountain views, flower filled alpine fields, limestone patches, thick forest, so much variety.

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

Stoos Fronalpstock panorama winter hike

Easy
.5 h
1 k
10m
10m

Short winter walk along cliffs overlooking Lake Lucerne and many mountains. Combine with a meal and optional 3.5 km sled run.

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

Stoos Gratwanderung: Klingenstock – Fronalpstock

Moderate
2 h
4.4 k
290m
300m

Wegbeschreibung und Wanderkarte zur Gratwanderung auf dem Stoos bei Luzern Schweiz, erreichbar mit der steilsten Standseilbahn der Welt. Besser für erfahrene Wanderer, die keine Höhenangst haben.

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

Stoos Ski Resort • affordable family skiing in Switzerland

Our family likes skiing at Stoos in Central Switzerland for its gorgeous views and wide open slopes, with terrain suitable for all skill levels. They offer a very affordable family ski pass. For non-skiers, there are beautiful winter walks and a long sled run.

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

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

Stoos Fronalpstock viewpoint & easy panorama trail

Easy
.5 h
1.5 k
60m
60m

Spectacular mountain viewpoint over Lake Lucerne accessed by the steepest funicular in the world. Optional short and easy panorama trail along cliffs.

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.

Illgau “Eseltritt” Snowshoe Trail

Moderate
3 h
7.7 k
343m
343m

A beautiful snowshoe trail in the quiet hills above a small alpine village in central Switzerland. Mostly easy going but a couple km on steep uneven terrain that made for a good workout. If you want an easier route, you can do the shorter 2.6 km loop, which has just as nice views.