Knights, barons, queens and kings, legendary battles and peasant life. The Children’s Region has many exciting stories from the past to tell. Visit and explore the numerous castles, fortresses or their remains, follow the path of legendary battles and discover life in the early days. Travel back in time with interactive games, wear traditional clothes from medieval times, see how children played and what they ate – below, a list of places, where history comes to life for a first-hand and unforgettable experience.
Discover castles, fortresses and ruins
Baden
Ruins of Stein Castle
Whether alone or on a guided tour, the ruin Stein tells the exciting story of the castle and gives an insight into the life of ancient times.
Baden
Baden
Baden Museum of History
Interactively and equipped with a tablet, little researchers learn in the Landvogteischloss (Bailiff’s Castle) about the history and people of Baden from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Baden
Bubikon
Ritterhaus Bubikon
An excursion to the knights of the 12th century: Learn everything about the history of the order, admire old coins and discover medicinal herbs.
Bubikon
Hünenberg
Hünenberg Castle
Children immerse into the lives of farm servants, maids and noblemen. A picnic area turns every barbecue into a knightly happening like in medieval times.
Hünenberg
Dachsen
Laufen Castle
A castle surrounded by waterfalls: The Historama tells its 1,000-year-old story and the exhibition takes the visitors on a journey to the Middle Ages.
Dachsen
Kyburg
Museum Schloss Kyburg
Kids visiting the castle are allowed to touch, try and explore: Dress up in medieval clothes and see how comfortable a bed made of leaves really is.
Kyburg
Rapperswil
Rapperswil Castle
The landmark of Rapperswil is more than a castle, it also houses the Polish Museum and – since 1871 – impressive fallow deer in the deer park.
Rapperswil
Regensberg
Regensberg Castle
To protect against enemies, a strategic position was essential – today, explorers climb the round tower and enjoy the view of the region.
Regensberg
Sattel
Morgarten Trail
Today's children walk along the trail of the memorable Battle of Morgarten and learn with radio plays what has happened according to legend.
Sattel
Winterthur
Hegi Castle
With its everyday objects, armors, weapons and even food from the Middle Ages, the castle provides a unique insight into the culture of the past.
Winterthur
Zug
Museum Burg Zug
Equipped with a castle bag, little historians discover the museum and the history it displays, they can play dress-up and travel back in time.
Zug
Fun Activities in the Dark
Listen carefully and don’t forget your flashlight. Exciting adventures await kids who are not afraid of the dark.
Manufactories and Craftsmanship
Watch the masters at their craft and learn exciting things about manufactories and craftmanship.
Art Museums with Children
Child-friendly museums with programs and offers suitable for kids and teens.
Explore and Discover
Explore and experience the secrets of nature and major scientific achievements with the whole family in these exhibitions and museums.
City Tours with Children
Educational, fun, exciting, and proactive: Kids discover cities in a playful way and delve into interesting, new worlds and urban areas.
