Inexpensive Archives | Swiss Family Fun

Ponti dei Salti Bridge at Lavertezzo & River Swimming

A gorgeous river with crystal clear water in southern Switzerland, a magical spot for swimming and sunbathing on hot summer days.

Ticino

Lauterbrunnen Valley Path

Easy
2 h
6.7 k
120m
0m

Easy free hike from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg in the valley of 72 waterfalls. Good choice anytime, but particularly for spring and cloudy days.

Bernese Oberland

Lake Pigniu: Hike to waterfall viewpoint

Easy
1.5 h
4.2 k
40m
40m

Easy walk around large alpine reservoir with two huge waterfalls and picnic area. Option for strollers.

Graubünden

16 Free Activities for Kids in Zürich

Ideas for free activities for kids in Zürich, including museums, playgrounds, swimming, biking, nature parks, etc.

Zurich Region

Seerenbach Falls: Walensee Hike from Betlis

Easy
1.5 h
3.5 k
110m
110m

Short hike along the Walensee lake to some of the tallest waterfalls in Switzerland. Start with a ferry ride across the lake. For kids, there is a treasure hunt theme trail and small playground.

Eastern Switzerland

Creux du Van • easy hike along the cliffs

Easy
1 h
4 k
90m
70m

Short hike along the top of an impressive natural rock arena in western Switzerland, with a half circle of sheer cliffs 150m tall.

10 Free & Cheap Sledding Hills near Zürich for Families

Our go-to sledding spots near Zurich, mostly free no-frills sledding hills and a couple higher elevation options with magic carpets and chair lifts to save you walking back up the hill.

Klöntalersee Lake Hike

Easy
2.2 h
6.5 k
17m
28m

Lovely alpine lake, great for leisurely picnics. There is a nice trail along one side of the lake, in the forest and on the lakeshore. We love it in all seasons, but particularly in fall when the trees change colors.

Eastern Switzerland

Näfels Obersee Lake Hike

Easy
1 h
2.7 k
20m
20m

Easy walk for families around beautiful Swiss alpine lake south of Zurich. It feels a bit like a secret, hidden above rocky cliffs, reached by a narrow one lane road. Once you get there, it’s easy walking along the lake shore.

Zurich Springtime Flower Walk

Easy
.75 h
2.3 k
30m
40m

Our favorite springtime walk in Zurich, passing through two big parks with beautiful flowering trees, wild blooms, and cultivated gardens.

Zurich Fountains

Zürich city has over 1200 fountains with drinkable water. Here are a few ways to explore the city using fountains as a guide.

Bike Ride: Zimmerberg to Gattiker Weiher

Beautiful ride along the Zimmerberg hills southwest of Zurich, ending at two little lakes in a nature preserve. About 17 km there and back.