Inexpensive Archives | Swiss Family Fun

Aarau Aare River Path (Biking & Walking)

Moderate
3 h
25 k
90m
120m

Flat, easy ride along the Aare river, through forests and farmland, with picnic spots on the water. Flexible distances from 7 to 25 km or longer, accessible by train. After the ride, you can reward kids with a visit to the nearby Frey chocolate factory.

Bike Ride: Lorze River to Lake Zug

Moderate
1.5 h
14.4 k
30m
300m

Bike ride from the hills above Zug along the Lorze river ending at Lake Zug, about 14 km one way. Visit the Höllgrotten cave along the way. Accessible by bus.

Grimmialp Panorama and Theme Trail

Moderate
2.5 h
7.8 k
150m
630m

A beautiful panorama trail with several interactive stations for children, including a zip line, climbing wall, bowling, & memory game.

The Swiss Path Stage 2: Bauen to Flüelen

Easy
10 k
110m
110m

It’s a flat, easy trail hugging the lakeshore, with lovely views of the lake and surrounding mountains. There are lots of sculptures and art pieces along the way, celebrating the culture and history of Switzerland. One way either 2 or 10 km, possible with strollers.

Kambly Cookie Experience

Visit this Swiss cookie company to learn some history through fun multimedia displays and eat lots of free samples. They also offer children’s cookie making workshops.

Bike Ride: Bodensee near Mainau Island

Easy, well-marked bike path along the shores of Lake Constance from Mainau Island to a swimming area.

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.

Lai da Palpuogna • Easy walk around the prettiest lake in Switzerland

Easy
1.6 k
20m
10m

Easy walk around gorgeous alpine lake accessible by car, voted the most beautiful place in Switzerland. You be the judge.

Uetliberg Hike • Panorama Planetenweg Trail

Easy
2 h
5.5 k
80m
120m

Easy walk along the ridge along this mountain overlooking Zurich with views of the lake and alps in the distance. Suitable for strollers, lots of picnic areas with fire pits. Nice for all seasons.

Eastern Switzerland

Sihlwald Forest Discovery Trail

Moderate
2 k
80m
80m

Short activity trail in the Sihlwald forest near Zurich with 12 interactive stations, including a wood log xylophone, a barefoot path, an animal long jump, and raised path through a mysterious bog.

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.

Bike Ride: Sernf river near Elm

Bike ride along rushing river in Glarnerland with mountain views, partially in forest with some steep sections on dirt paths.