Glacier Archives | Swiss Family Fun

Moderate
3.5 h
9 k
450m
450m

Beautiful mountain hike that loops around a bright blue lake with glacier views.

Lake Lucerne Region

Glacier 3000 glacier walk to Quille du Diable

Moderate
2 h
4.3 k
70m
70m

Walk on the glacier ice without a guide or special equipment on a prepared trail. After the hike, enjoy the suspension bridge and alpine coaster.

Bernese Oberland

12 Best Glaciers to Visit in Switzerland

Switzerland makes it so easy to visit many of its spectacular glaciers, a disappearing national treasure. Here are several Swiss glaciers we have visited with our kids, most of which are easy to access with mountain transport and short hikes.

Switzerland

Morteratsch glacier • Easy walk to the ice

Easy
2 h
6 k
155m
155m

The easiest hike to a glacier in Switzerland with a wide gravel path, suitable for strollers, that leads directly to the glacier ice tongue feeding the river.

Graubünden

Steingletscher • Easy hike to glacier ice on Sustenpass

Moderate
2.3 h
7.3 k
400m
320m

Easy mountain hike directly to the tongue of this beautiful glacer in the Bernese Oberland, where you can touch the ice.

Riederalp Aletsch Glacier Panorama Hike

Easy
1 h
2 k
10m
120m

Admire the impressive Aletsch glacier from the top of the Riederalp gondola and enjoy a leisurely stroll along a short panorama trail.

Trift Glacier & Suspension Bridge Hike

Moderate
2.75 h
5.4 k
410m
410m

Hike up the mountain to a viewpoint over the Trift glacier and cross the 170 meters long suspension bridge, Optional detour to Windegg mountain hut for lunch.

Bernese Oberland

Langfluh Glacier Lakes • Saas Fee Switzerland

Easy
.3 h
1 k
15m
15m

Ride a cable car to a spectacular viewpoint over two glaciers that sit above Saas Fee Switzerland and do a short walk to three glacier lakes. It’s a super easy outing for all ages with arguably the best views in all of the Saastal region.

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

Aletsch Glacier Trek for Beginners

Moderate
11 k
110m
860m

Walk on the longest glacier in the Swiss alps with a guide, a great choice for beginners and a special experience to share with friends and family.

Valais

Steingletscher Glacier Trek

Moderate
2 h
4.6 k
330m
330m

A full report of our first time walking on glacier, led by an excellent local guide, plus tips to make your visit run smoothly. I also have a trail map so you can hike up to the glacier even if you aren’t walking on the ice.

Bernese Oberland

Hohsaas Panorama Peak Trail

Moderate
1 h
1.1 k
30m
70m

A short panorama trail with views of an impressive glacier and 18 peaks over 4000m high. Families can add on the alpine playground and theme trail. For a little excitement, finish the day with an 11km scooter ride.