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Glacier Express: Scenic Train Ride from Zermatt to St Moritz

Learn about the costs, benefits, and how to book this famous scenic train journey in Switzerland

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Nendaz Balavaux – Hike thru oldest larch forest in Europe

Moderate
2.75 h
6.3 k
517m
523m

Hike through Europe’s oldest larch tree forest in southwest Switzerland, past golden trees, a mountain lake, and panoramic alpine views.

Valais

Lac Bleu Arolla – Hike to bright blue lake among golden larches

Moderate
1.5 h
2.7 k
263m
263m

Plan your autumn hike to this bright blue alpine lake surrounded by golden larches, with tips for bus access, parking and trail options.

Valais

Gornergrat Scenic Trail to Riffelsee

Moderate
1 h
2 k
0m
270m

Short hike from the Gornergrat viewpoint down to the Riffelsee lake, with views of the Gorner glacier and Matterhorn.

Valais

Camping des Glaciers in La Fouly

We loved the beautiful natural setting of this campground in southwest Switzerland. Families will appreciate the very affordable Pass Saint Bernard, which covers many family-friendly activities including a ropes course on the campground property and the nearby chair lift with mountain scooter.

Switzerland

Zermatt: 5 Best Hikes with Kids

There are so many hikes in the Zermatt area that it can be difficult to find the right ones for your family. Here are our top 5 hikes in the Zermatt area for families, with shorter and longer options so you can customize the trip to your needs.

Zermatt with Kids • Best 3 Day Itinerary

The best things to do with kids in Zermatt including no hike viewpoints, easy hikes, playgrounds, scooter rides and more.

Aletsch Arena • 2 day itinerary for families

Enjoy Switzerland the easy way by riding a gondola straight to an amazing viewpoint overlooking the Aletsch glacier. For a full day of fun, add on an easy stroll around an alpine lake and an exciting scooter ride down the mountain.

Valais

Valais Region: 8 Best Destinations for Families

The Valais region in southern Switzerland has much more to offer than just the Matterhorn, with glacier views, higher peaks and often more sun than other parts of Switzerland, ideal for summer hiking. Here are a few of our favorite family hikes in this region to get you started on your trip planning.

Zermatt in October • 5 Best Hikes for Autumn

The best autumn hikes in and around Zermatt for fall colors, plus what’s open and what to pack.

Saas Fee Switzerland • 5 day itinerary for families

Some of you wanted the details from our Saas Fee trip last week. I’m still on holiday, so I’m just including some rough details to help you out until I have more time to write up a proper post. Enjoy!

Nendaz Switzerland • 2 day itinerary for families

Our family spent a fun weekend in Nendaz, a quiet alpine village in southwest Switzerland. We liked that Nendaz caters to families, with theme trails for children with activity booklets, fun playgrounds, and family-friendly amusements. Plus the hiking was super beautiful.