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Ice Cream Parlors

Ice-cold and hotly loved – when the sun is beating down, nothing is more refreshing than a scoop of delicious ice cream from one of the many gelato masters of the Children’s Region.

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No summer without ice cream – every year, as temperatures rise so does our appetite for all things cool and refreshing, especially ice cream. In the Children’s Region, we are spoilt for choice. Here, we don’t have to limit ourselves to industrially-produced fare on a stick. The region is home to some of the greatest ice cream makers. They produce gelati from the best ingredients and with upmost love in all flavors and colors of the rainbow.

From the unknown to the trendy and from the innovative to the traditional, outstanding gelaterias are dotted all over the Children’s Region, ready to melt the hearts of young and old.

Glacerei

Raspberries from the Auhof, Milk from Wald – local ingredients and unique recipes make "Glacerei" gelato one of a kind.

Gelati am See

Dolce far niente at Riesbach harbor – an ice cream from the retro trolley by the lake is sure to put you in holiday mode. Kids are treated to a complimentary decorative plastic animal.

Gelati Tellhof

Hand-made ice cream with a surprise – a toy animal is placed on every child’s scoop of ice cream. Another treat is the beautifully decorated kid’s play corner.

Gelateria di Berna

It's worth queuing – the gelati from this Bernese ice cream maker are legendary for good reason. To shorten the wait for the little ones, there is a wooden motorway mounted to the wall.

Küssnacht am Rigi

Dolce Amore

Treats with no regrets – the handmade gelati from "Dolce Amore" are 100% natural and sugar-reduced. Children particularly love the "Smurf" variety.

Küssnacht am Rigi

Mia Gelateria

From Oreos to raspberry puree – at this self-service gelateria on Schlossbergplatz, you get to put together your own perfect ice cream.

Sattel-Hochstuckli

Geisskalter Genuss

Ride a gondola, hike and eat ice cream – at Sattel-Hochstuckli, the goats’ trail takes you to the Blüemlisberg farm where you choose from 12 varieties of goat's milk ice cream.

Sattel-Hochstuckli

Sorbetto Ice-Cream

Summer, sun, sorbetto – Heinz Entzeroth used to deliver his seasonal gelati by bike. Today, his shop is a meeting place for the neighborhood and beyond.

Glaceboot

The "Glacemaa" from Lake Klöntal is easy to spot. With his colorful boat "Ice Dream Express”, he serves fine Glarner Gössi glacé to hikers and swimmers.

Eisladen

Art not artificial – at “Eisladen", you find traditional ice cream enriched with a dash of Berlin creativity. For kids, there is a special treat: spaghetti ice cream.

Hasta Ice Cream

Valais apricots, bergamot or yuzu? In this Argentinian-Swiss gelateria, unusual varieties offer surprising moments of pleasure.

Rapperswil-Jona

Jucker-Glace Bächlihof

It doesn’t get any fresher than this – Dieci and Jucker have teamed up to produce ice cream from berries and fruit grown on the farm. Great extra: the petting zoo.

Rapperswil-Jona

Ama Pasticceria

Albisrieden is in Italy – the «Ama» exudes Italian love for life. People talk with their hands and in fluent Italian while enjoying traditional Italian fare.

Eisvogel Gelato

It’s a cliché but also true: homemade tastes best. This is why at "Zentrale für Gutes”, six seasonal gelatos are made fresh on site every day.

Vegelateria

"Vegelateria" offers over 20 varieties of homemade, organic glacé without granulated sugar, preservatives and colorings – all vegan of course.

Rosso Arancio

Jimmy Begaj learned his craft in Italy. In the heart of Zurich, he now makes 100% natural gelati and sugar-free, vegan sorbets.

Gelati Schulgasse

You eat with your eyes first. Maybe this is why the ice cream from this gelateria tastes so good. 24 varieties are sold in a pretty half-timbered house.

Gelateria Leonardo

Uetliberg milk and fruit from sustainable production - since 1999, only the best ingredients and a lot of passion go into the gelati of this family business

BAL'S Caffé

Smurf and Pinocchio – BAL'S Caffé’s spaghetti sundaes are definite crowd pleasers. The coupes and frappés are melt-in-the-mouth too.

Gelateria Pura Vida

Carrot cake, peanut butter and bacio – if you like choice, you have hit the jackpot at this gelateria. Up to 28 varieties of ice cream, including kids’ varieties, are made on site.

Steibi Tabacchino

An insider tip: the ever changing types of sorbets and glacés are made with only seasonal and fresh ingredients. In addition to vegan ice cream, there are always children's varieties.

Dieci

A piece of Italy on Lake Zurich – at the foot of the castle of Rapperswil, around 30 types of gelati wait to be discovered, some gluten- or lactose-free.

Gelateria Artigiana

Feet in the lake, ice cream in hand – while at Brunnen, a visit to this gelateria is a must. There are 36 varieties to choose from; children’s ice creams are served in figurine cups.

Kenel Buurehofglace

The name says it all – on the farm of the Kenel family, fresh milk, berries and fruits are processed into fine ice cream and sold in the self-service farm shop.

Café-Konditorei Müller

Favorit 25: Lead (max. 150 Zeichen) Eine Institution seit 1920 – die Glarner Spezialitäten der Familie Müller sind weithin bekannt. Im Sommer gibt es ihre feinen Glacés auch am Linthkanal. An institution since 1920 – the Glarus specialities of the Müller family are widely known. In summer, their glacés are also available at the Linth Canal.

Vanini Gelateria

An insider tip between Rennweg and Bahnhofstrasse? Look no further than Vanini’s. Ticino chocolate manufacturer is the new star of Zurich’s gelati scene.

Gelateria Nanimale

Each flavor has its own little animal, from classics such as chocolate and raspberry to sweet explosions like gianduja and mango passion.

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Fun Outdoor Pools for Kids

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Fireplaces near lakes and rivers

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On the lake or the river: In the Children’s Region, various navigation companies offer exciting adventures and programs for the whole family.

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Dining out with the entire family without any stress and with the right entertainment thanks to playgrounds and other fun offerings.

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