Alpine Huts for Families
Are you ready for a family adventure in the Alps? These alpine huts combine stunning scenery with alpine lakes, wildlife, playgrounds and starry nights the kids will never forget.
Read MoreDays are spent damming mountain streams, spotting marmots and hiking to windswept summits. In the evening, the smell of cheesy Alpine comfort food or freshly caught trout drifts through the hut as the last rays of sunshine bathe lakes and peaks in golden light. Tired children snuggle into their sleeping bags in the dormitory, their heads buzzing with memories of another unforgettable day.
A stay in a alpine hut about far more than spending the night in the Alps. It’s an adventure that slows families down, reconnects children with nature and creates happy shared memories. Some huts are just a short walk or cable car ride away, while others demand stamina and sure-footed youngsters. But the reward is always worth it: crystal-clear mountain lakes, dramatic landscapes, wildlife encounters, welcoming hosts and magical nights high far away from every day life.
Glarus | elev. 2,501 m
Muttsee Alpine Hut SAC
Families ride the gondola to Kalktrittli and hike past Switzerland’s longest dam to the turquoise waters of Lake Mutt. The hut serves hearty meals and cozy dorms provide a comfortable place to rest after a day in the mountains.
Glarus | elev. 2,501 m
Luchsingen | elev. 2,273 m
Legler Alpine Hut
The adventure begins with the ride up to Mettmenalp. Nestled in Europe’s oldest wildlife reserve, Legler Alpine Hut is surrounded by lakes, rugged peaks and rocky landscapes where children might even spot a marmot.
Luchsingen | elev. 2,273 m
Malbun | elev. 2,108 m
Pfälzer Alpine Hut LAV
Where Liechtenstein, Austria and Switzerland meet, families discover a natural playground of peaks, scenic trails and a climbing garden. They spend the night in cozy rooms or traditional dorms at the hut.
Malbun | elev. 2,108 m
Flums | elev. 2,087 m
Spitzmeilen Alpine Hut SAC
A scenic trail across Maschgenkamm Ridge leads to this hut beneath the striking Spitzmeilen peak. Be amazed by alpine meadows, turquoise lakes and the dramatic rock formations of the Sardona Tectonic Arena.
Flums | elev. 2,087 m
Glarus Süd | elev. 2,002 m
Martinsmad Alpine Hut SAC
A steep 90-minute climb from Nidernalp leads sure-footed families to this beautifully restored stone hut. Here, waterfalls tumble into the valley below, marmots whistle and nature feels wonderfully wild.
Glarus Süd | elev. 2,002 m
Glarus | elev. 1,989 m
Glärnisch Alpine Hut SAC
High above Lake Klöntal, the Glärnisch Alpine Hut clings to the mountainside beneath the towering Glärnisch massif. Here, families explore Alpine nature through play and enjoy special family weeks with childcare.
Glarus | elev. 1,989 m
Muotathal | elev. 1,890 m
Glattalp Alpine Hut SAC
A cable car ride whisks families up to Glattalp, where an easily accessible alpine hut sits amid a natural playground. Cows graze on meadows, a mountain stream bubbles and a crystal-clear lake is just a walk away.
Muotathal | elev. 1,890 m
Riemenstalden | elev. 1,727 m
Lidernen Alpine Hut SAC
The climb from Riemenstalden is best suited to families with older children. Alpine meadows, climbing rocks and scenic trails surround the hut, complemented by hearty mountain cuisine and sweeping views.
Riemenstalden | elev. 1,727 m
Steinenberg | elev. 1,580 m
Wildspitz Mountain Restaurant
An easy one-hour hike from Halsegg brings families to Wildspitz, one of Central Switzerland’s finest viewpoints. After taking in the panoramic views over three lakes, guests can enjoy regional cuisine and spend the night in family rooms.
Steinenberg | elev. 1,580 m
Rigi | elev. 1,480 m
Alp Chäserenholz
At Franz-Toni Kennel’s alpine farm, families get a taste of traditional mountain life: Watch cheese being made, unwind in a whey bath and spend the night in a cozy room or on a bed of straw, all with sweeping views of Lake Lucerne.
Rigi | elev. 1,480 m
Planken | elev. 1,428 m
Gafadura Alpine Hut LAV
Families hike to a former princely hunting lodge high above Planken, solving the riddles of “Mila and the Wonder Tunnel” along the way. At the top, sunny terraces and sweeping views make the effort worthwhile.
Planken | elev. 1,428 m
Stoos | elev. 1,400 m
Stoos Hüttä
With a playground steps from the door, the Mythen peaks on the horizon and trails leading in every direction, Stoos Hüttä is made for carefree family days and cozy nights high above the car-free village of Stoos.
Stoos | elev. 1,400 m
Bisisthal | elev. 1,090 m
Alpwirtschaft Waldi-Ranch
Waldi Ranch is a great choice even for families with younger children. Days are spent meeting animals, swimming in Lake Waldi and enjoying freshly caught trout before spending the night high on the alp.
Bisisthal | elev. 1,090 m
