Lake Geneva & Western Switzerland Archives

Les Diablerets • Swiss Winter Weekend for Families

See all the fun winter activities for families we tried in this beautiful alpine resort in western Switzerland, including night sledding, thermal baths, a winter walk, a crazy toboggan fun park and of course, lots of snowboarding.

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Montreux Noël Christmas market • 10 Activities for Families

This lively Christmas market on the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva has lots of fun extras for children, making it a great choice for a special family weekend.

Aquatis Aquarium-Vivarium Lausanne

Aquatis is the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe, full of interesting creatures from all over the world. We particularly liked the quirky creatures and colorful interactive displays that made learning fun. The adjacent hotel and close public transport make it an easy and convenient family outing.

Camping du Berceau near Gstaad

This campground has beautiful views, a fun pool, a separate grassy area for tents, and provides easy access to lots of mountain resorts in the Gstaad area, a bit too far for a day trip from Zurich. We stayed there so we could visit Glacier 3000, where you can do an easy walk on a glacier without a guide.

The Olympic Museum in Lausanne

Learn about the history the Olympics and other sports at this interactive museum Lausanne.

Romont Walking Tour & Fairy Trail

A cute hill town in the Fribourg region, with a tradition of stained glass, a 13th century castle, a playground with a view, and a historical walking tour with a family quiz. Also a “fairy trail” in a nearby forest, a nice nature outing for families in the area.

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Gruyère Cheese Factory and Museum

Learn how gruyère, the most popular cheese in Switzerland, is made at this working dairy with small interactive museum.

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Asphalt Mine in Val-de-Travers

Explore asphalt mine tunnels on a guided tour with flashlights, learning the history of this important industry for western Switzerland. For kids, add on a interactive theme trail in the miner’s garden and lunch at the cafe.

Gruyères village

Charming medieval village with a castle, car-free cobblestone lanes, traditional treats, and nearby cheese dairy to visit.

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Region: Lake Geneva & Western Switzerland