Episode 129: Switzerland with Kids: The Best Family-Friendly Attractions and Activities
[This post may contain compensated links. Please see my disclosure policy for more information.]
If you’re planning a family vacation in Switzerland, this episode is tailor-made for you! Join me as I chat with Hana Hurabova to discover favorite outdoor activities that make Switzerland a perfect destination for families.
We explore a range of exciting activities to keep your kids entertained, from Alpine playgrounds and themed hiking trails to adrenaline-pumping scooter rides and rodelbahns, Switzerland has them all.
You’ll also learn about other activities in Switzerland, like marble runs in the Bernese Oberland and intriguing treasure hunts in cities.
And if you’re not traveling to Switzerland with kids, don’t worry—these activities are just as enjoyable for adults, offering opportunities to soak in Switzerland’s breathtaking beauty while having fun.
Tune in to discover how to make your Switzerland family holidays truly magical with experiences that everyone in the family will cherish!
Click the green button below to listen:
Show Notes
In this episode you’ll learn about:
- Outdoor activities in Switzerland that kids of all ages will enjoy
- Where to find some of Hana’s favourite theme trails, rope parks, rodelbahns, playgrounds and other child-friendly activities
- Hana’s tips for anyone planning a family vacation in Switzerland
- How Hana can help plan your family vacation in Switzerland
Our Guest
Hana Hurabova moved to Switzerland with her family over ten years ago. She and her family are outdoor enthusiasts and love discovering new family-friendly places in Switzerland.
Hana writes about her Swiss adventures on her blog OurSwissExperience.com and she helps other travellers to plan their trips to Switzerland with her itinerary planning service.
Family-friendly activities mentioned in this episode
>> Playgrounds – both Männlichen and Allmendhubel have excellent playgrounds and Hana has some other great suggestions including one at Elm in canton Glarus and one at Mooraculum Sörenberg.
>> Rope parks – children as young as 4 years old can test their skills at many rope parks in Switzerland. Popular courses can be found at Mt. Pilatus, Laax, Balmberg and even in cities like Zurich and Bern.
>> Rodelbahns – toboggan runs (rodelbahns is the German name) are loved by adults and children of all ages. Mt. Pilatus, Pfingstegg and Glacier 3000 are just a few of the locations where you’ll find toboggan runs. Hana’s article mentions more locations.
>> Zip lines – many playgrounds have easy zip lines for younger children but there are also dedicated zip line courses for older children and adults. Mt. Pilatus, First and Pfingstegg (Grindelwald), and Trübsee (Mt. Titlis) are just some of the places you’ll find zip lines in Switzerland.
>> Marble runs – Hasliberg, near Meiringen, is a paradise for families and is home to one of the best marble runs in Switzerland. There’s another excellent marble run at Charmey in canton Fribourg.
>> Mountain scooters – sometimes called Trottibikes, mountain scooters are scooters with fat tyres and brakes. One of the most popular mountain scooter tracks in Switzerland is at Grindelwald First but there are also tracks at many other mountain destinations. Rothorn above Zermatt, Mt. Niederhorn, Leukerbad and Mooraculum Sörenberg are some of the other places you will find them.
>> Theme trails – activities and interesting facts on a particular theme are designed to encourage children to hike with enthusiasm. Themes include witches, dwarves, storybook characters and animals, and themed hiking trails can range from a couple of kilometres to around 15 kilometres in length. They are located all across the country
Planning a trip to Switzerland?
At Holidays to Switzerland we are passionate about sharing our love of Switzerland and helping you to plan the perfect trip. Read our guide to planning a trip to Switzerland to kick start your travel plans and join our free Switzerland Travel Planning group on Facebook to chat with other past and future travellers.
Want monthly news and podcast updates, helpful travel tips and special deals sent straight to your inbox? Subscribe to Holidays to Switzerland and we’ll send you a bonus copy of our Switzerland Travel Planning Starter Kit and Guide.
🇨🇭 Check out our exclusive discount offers and save on your Swiss vacation. 🇨🇭
Useful resources
Get all Hana’s tips and guides about family-friendly activities in Switzerland on her website Our Swiss Experience. Listen to Hana’s previous appearance on the podcast in episode 92.
Hana can assist with planning your Switzerland itinerary. Check out her Switzerland itinerary planning services and don’t forget to get our discount code to save 5%.
You might also enjoy episode 62: Fun things to do in the Jungfrau Region with Kids and our article Fun Family Activities in the Jungfrau Region.
👉 Free guide 21 useful things to know before you visit Switzerland.
> You can read a full transcript of this episode here.
Never miss an episode!
Make sure you follow the Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast to get notified each time a new episode is published.
If you enjoy the Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast and find it helpful, please leave us a 5 star rating or review.
Where to listen
SWITZERLAND TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Would you like to save this article?
We'll email this article to you so you can read it again later!
We promise never to spam you.
