Where nature, art and gastronomy meet

At the Mühlebachhof in Dachsen, Salomé Fürst and her reindeer led us on a nature walk. Together with Santa’s hardworking assistants, we discovered Zurich’s wine country and enjoyed the perfect start to a weekend full of adventure.

After our trek, we were ready for some refreshments at Kafi Rauke in Winterthur. The café’s sustainable charm delighted us parents, while our children loved spending time in the play corner. The tasty snacks and delicious lunch menu ensured we enjoyed a moment of shared happiness.

Once we had refuelled, we set off on our next adventure: the Gewerbemuseum in central Winterthur. After a fascinating tour of the exhibition, where we learned to look at everyday objects and artworks in a whole new way, we had the chance to get creative ourselves in the “Material Laboratory”.

After strolling along the Marktgasse, we took the bus towards the outskirts of the city to Restaurant Sporrer, where the friendly staff immediately showed us that families are welcome here. We enjoyed beautifully presented seasonal dishes in a cosy atmosphere before heading back to our hostel.

This urban hotel reflects the district’s industrial character. The historic building has been renovated and now offers spacious, well-equipped rooms, a kitchen and a welcoming common room – the perfect family accommodation for our weekend stay.

After a good night’s sleep, we hopped on the train to Zurich, where we discovered the world of the Zurich Central Station lizard. The Audio Adventure led us through Zurich’s districts, parks and squares, while we learned fun and interesting facts about how we can help protect the climate.

After the informative and interesting tour, we visited Café Kornsilo in the Tiefenbrunnen mill. The homely, welcoming café forms the village square of the buzzing culture district and was our destination for a delicious lunch.

The old mill has been transformed into a museum. While we admired the mill technology, our children had the chance to grind grain into flour and use it to make their own bread. As a final highlight, they loved sliding down the wooden slide on flour sacks.