Winter Archives | Swiss Family Fun

Easy
.5 h
1 k
10m
10m

Short winter walk along cliffs overlooking Lake Lucerne and many mountains. Combine with a meal and optional 3.5 km sled run.

Lake Lucerne Region

Fürenalp Sledding & Winter Walk

Easy
2 k
100m
100m

This unique sled run near Engelberg starts with a beautiful 1 km winter walk from the top of the cable car, then an exciting sled ride back to your starting point. Sleds are provided free of charge.

Engelberg Trübsee • Easy winter hike around frozen lake

Easy
1 h
3 k
40m
40m

Easy winter walk on groomed path around a frozen lake with mountain views. Ends at restaurant and sledding hill with magic carpet. Good choice for parents with small children that cannot ski.

Lake Lucerne Region

Top 12 Ski Resorts near Zürich

The best Swiss ski resorts a day trip distance of Zürich, particularly for families. From small local hills for absolute beginners to bigger resorts with good ski schools and lots of blue runs for practicing.

Eastern Switzerland

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

Niederbauen snowshoe hike

Moderate
2.5 h
6.8 k
230m
230m

Gorgeous snowshoe hike with starting on a groomed path with views of Lake Lucerne then a hilly ramble with mountain views.

Lake Lucerne Region

St Antönien winter hike near Davos

Moderate
3 h
10.4 k
350m
500m

Moderate winter hike on groomed snow, hiking up and across a mountain with panorama views. No gondola, just a bus to connect the ends of this one way trail.

Graubünden

Feldis Winter Hike • Easy Panorama Trail at 2000m

Easy
1.5 h
5.2 k
80m
80m

Easy loop trail on groomed snow with wide open views across the valleys. For more fun, add on ice skating or a 5 km sled run after the hike.

Graubünden

Snowshoe Winter Hike: Hüenderegg Peak to Eggberge

Moderate
1.5 h
5.3 k
130m
380m

Beautiful snowshoe trail in the mountains south of Lucerne, with panorama views.

Lake Lucerne Region

Melchsee-Frutt Sledding • 8 km toboggan run near Lucerne

.75 h
8 k
0m
800m

Super long sled run with beautiful mountain views and fun curves, best for older children who can control their speed and direction. Combine with a winter hike at the top of the gondola.

Wirzweli winter hike & sledding path near Lucerne

Easy
1.75 h
5.3 k
30m
380m

Easy winter hike near Lucerne on a wide groomed path down the mountain. Good choice for families, especially when you sled on the downhill parts.

Lake Lucerne Region

Pizol Ski Resort • Locals favorite skiing near Zürich

Mid-sized ski resort near Zurich with a nice fun park, fun trails and large off-piste areas for powder days. One of the more affordable ski resort with a family discount.