Glacier Archives | Swiss Family Fun

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

Matterhorn Glacier Trail to Schwarzsee

Moderate
2.5 h
6.4 k
150m
500m

Hike close to the base of the Matterhorn, crossing a barren rocky landscape carved by the glacier ice.

Zermatt Glacier Garden Trail

Moderate
3 h
7 k
75m
800m

Beautiful Zermatt trail exploring the valley carved out by the Gorner glacier, today filled with larch trees and a rushing river. Nearby playground and picnic area for families.

Aletsch Glacier Suspension Bridge Trail

Challenging
4.5 h
11 k
560m
750m

Beautiful alpine hike in southern Switzerland with views of the Aletsch glacier, crossing a suspension bridge over a gorge. Particularly nice in fall when the larch trees turn bright yellow. A bit challenging at 11km, so better for families with older kids.

Glacier 3000 Les Diablerets

Moderate
2 h
4.3 k
70m
70m

How to visit Glacier 3000 near Gstaad, including a suspension bridge, alpine coaster, summer sledding park and glacier hike.

Lake Geneva Region

Morteratsch Glacier Hike & Boval Mountain Hut

Moderate
2.5 h
5 k
560m
0m

This mountain hut overlooks the Morteratsch glacier and surrounding peaks, with a short moderate 5 km hike along the glacier to reach the hut.

Jungfraujoch “Top of Europe” – How to Visit

Is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland worth a visit? See what we think.

Bernese Oberland

Diavolezza: Highest Fire Pit in Europe!

Moderate
1 h
1.5 k
50m
50m

Ride a cable car to a view point over the Morteratsch glacier and some dramatic peaks. Then a short scramble up to the “Highest Fire Pit in Europe” where you can grill up a picnic.

Graubünden