Child-friendly Adventures in Winter
Winter time has so much to offer – even away from slopes, ice rinks and toboggans.
Read moreSkiing, ice skating and sledding are quite the obvious choices when looking for fun family activities during the cold season. Special offers in the Children’s Region go one step further and really bring fun winter activities to a new level. Here are some unforgettable experiences for the whole family: airboarding on Fronalpstock, night-time skiing or preparing the slopes on a real snow groomer.
Or how about a dip into warm and pleasant thermal waters in the city of Baden or a city tour with chocolate and other surprises? Why not doing it like the penguins and having a royal parade at freezing temperatures? There is plenty of choice and a ton of fun waiting for the whole family!
Baden
Hot Thermal Fountains
Wellness on the banks of the Limmat: The open-air fountain with 43°C thermal water is open to everybody, every day – come and enjoy this beneficent and extraordinary offer.
Baden
Brunnen
Winter Canoe Tour
Off to new shores! Adventurous paddlers beat the cold in a canoe or kayak and explore wintry Lake Uri with a guide.
Brunnen
Brunni Alpthal
Co-pilot on a Snow Groomer
Shoveling, shaping, smoothing: little co-pilots experience up close how the ski slopes are prepared for the next day.
Brunni Alpthal
Brunni Alpthal
Snowmobile Park for Kids
On a snowmobile course, especially prepared for children, the little ones clear their way through the snow on a snowmobile and do their laps, over and over again.
Brunni Alpthal
Dachsen
Reindeer Trekking
Santa’s helpers also live in Zurich’s Weinland – a highlight for the kids: Reindeer Trekking where children go for a walk accompanied by the impressive animals.
Dachsen
Sattel-Hochstuckli
Ice Mini Golf
At Mostelberg, families trade their skis or sledges for hockey sticks and pucks to enjoy a fun game of winter mini golf on the ice.
Sattel-Hochstuckli
Einsiedeln
Schafbock and Gingerbread Museum
Nibble, nibble, gnaw: Children are given an insight into the history of the Einsiedeln pilgrim's bread and are, of course, also allowed to take a bite.
Einsiedeln
Mühlehorn
Winter Lamas Tours
Happy hikers? Child’s play at Kerenzerberg – even in winter! When llamas join the outing, even the biggest couch potatoes get moving.
Mühlehorn
Morschach | Swiss Holiday Park
Wellness for kids
Let’s get pampered: Wellness offers for kids between 8 and 14 years with products and treatments that are adapted for the young clientele.
Morschach | Swiss Holiday Park
Muotathal
Husky Trekking
Visit the husky enclosure, get to know these powerful and fascinating animals, go on a hike with them and once back at the lodge, families can help feed the pack.
Muotathal
Stoos
Airboarding
The somewhat different winter sports experience for the whole family: race headfirst down the mountain on inflatable sledges.
Stoos
Rigi
Cheese Fondue in the Forest
A snow-covered forest on Mount Rigi, beautiful nature and a campfire fondue: That’s the perfect recipe for an unforgettable time with the family.
Rigi
Zurich | Zurich Zoo
Penguin Parade
When the weather is fine and the temperatures fall, it’s happening: the king penguins make their rounds through the zoo – waddle fun for children of all ages.
Zurich | Zurich Zoo
Zurich
Kids Tour Urania-Observatory
On every first Saturday of the month, the historic observatory opens its doors for kids and takes them on a guided tour through the stars.
Zurich
Zurich | Sihlwald
Forest Adventure Trail in Winter
Count tree rings, play the forest xylophone and compete with animals in the long jump – 12 stations reveal the secrets of wintry Sihlwald.
Zurich | Sihlwald
Zurich
eTukTuk with Chocolate Fondue
Information in your ear and chocolate in your tummy while riding in a typical Indian vehicle: an exciting and unique way to discover Zurich.
Zurich
Triesenberg
Torchlight Hike with Llamas
In Malbun, Steg, and Triesenberg, families set out on winter evenings with llamas and torches to explore the snow-covered landscape.
Triesenberg
Malbun
Explorer Trail in Winter
In winter, young adventurers set off on an expedition through Malbun’s snowy mountains to solve nature’s puzzles on this themed hiking trail.
Malbun
Malbun
Reading Winter Animal Tracks on Snowshoes
Snowshoeing through the snow, nature lovers follow tracks of snowshoe hares, deer and ibex to learn how animals live and get around in winter.
Malbun
Malbun
Ice Climbing
Experienced climbers tackle the 20-meter ice tower independently with their own gear, while groups try their first climbs under guided supervision.
Malbun
Sledging with the Family
Family fun on the numerous sledge runs of the region, where the children's eyes sparkle with joy.
Skating in the Kinderregion
Gracious pirouettes or skating as fast as a lightning over the ice: Families are having lots of fun on the various ice rinks of the Kinderregion.
Manufactories and Craftsmanship
Watch the masters at their craft and learn exciting things about manufactories and craftmanship.
Skiing with Kids
Ski resorts with plenty of amenities aimed at families – ski lifts for kids, magic carpets for an easy ride up the slopes and kid-centric entertainment.
Art Museums to Visit with Children
Child-friendly museums with programs and offers suitable for kids and teens.
