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Region: Zürich City

Easy
1 h
3.75 k
10m
10m

This big park in Zürich city is a nice outdoor escape for city dwellers, perfect for a summer evening stroll or Sunday picnic with the family.

Zurich Zoological Museum

This free natural history museum has dozens of animal specimens to admire and lots of interactive displays with buttons to push. Easy choice for rainy days for Zürich city kids.

Felsenegg – Buchenegg loop • Hike in hills near Zürich

Easy
1.5 h
3.5 k
60m
40m

This “mountain” outing only 10 mins from Zürich has a cable car, a stroller-friendly trail, a restaurant with a playground, and a great view of Zurich lake and alps.

Free Walking Tour Zurich

Easy
2 k

This free walk around Zürich is a treat for both visitors and residents, an educational and entertaining way to explore the city.

Pumptrack Zürichberg

Bike course in the forest east of Zürich near the Zoo.

Zurich Farmer’s Market with Kids

The Zürich Farmer Markets are a fun part of city life and great want to help kids learn about food. Here’s an overview of the market in Zürich city.

FocusTerra Earth Science Exhibit at ETH University

Free earth science exhibit at ETH University in Zürich, with lots of interactive displays that will entertain and educate the kids.

Zürich Tram Museum

Museum in Zürich city housing several historical models of Zurich’s trams to explore and a few amusements for children.

Sechseläuten – 5 Things You Must Do at this Zurich Spring Festival

Learn about the spring festival in Zurich with parade of trade guilds, fair rides, and traditional burning of the Böögg snowman to predict summer weather.

Zurich Landesmuseum

The Swiss National Museum in Zürich tells the history of Switzerland through many artifacts and interactive displays.

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