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18 Family-friendly Bike Rides in Switzerland

Switzerland has lots of official bike routes, but most are too long and difficult for kids. So here are our favorite family bike rides that are under 25 km, away from busy roads, and mostly flat with only gentle hills.

17 Best Winter Hikes near Zürich

The most beautiful winter hikes within a day trip distance of Zürich, including short and easy options for kids and beginners.

Eastern Switzerland

Jungfrau Region: 20 Best Things to Do with Kids

What to do with kids in Mürren, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, and Grindelwald: fun hikes, playgrounds, zip lines, toboggans, easy viewpoints, etc.

Bernese Oberland

20 Best Activities for Spring in Switzerland

Here are our favorite activities for spring Switzerland while you are waiting for the snow to melt, including hiking along rivers and lakes, walking through flower fields, admiring waterfalls, riding on boats, and touring charming villages.

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.

12 Beautiful Winter Hikes near Lucerne

The best winter hiking trails near Lucerne for casual hikers and families, where the snow is groomed making it easy to walk with regular hiking shoes.

Lake Lucerne Region

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

Where to hike in Switzerland in winter (Dec-Feb)

Overview of winter hiking options in Switzerland, including groomed snow walking paths, snowshoe trails and low elevation hikes.

Winter Hiking in Switzerland 101

Switzerland has a large network of winter walking trails in the alps, where the snow is groomed so you only need regular hiking shoes not snowshoes. Here’s everything you need to know to get started winter hiking.

What to wear and pack for a winter hike

A list of the clothing, accessories and gear our family typically uses for a winter hike or snowshoeing.

9 Free Winter Hikes near Zürich (no gondola!)

Winter hikes near Zürich that you can access with a car or bus, so you can avoid riding a gondola and reduce your cost.

Discover Zürich City

The best activities, hikes, and amusements in and near Zürich city for visitors and residents.