Manufactories and Craftsmanship
Watch the masters at their craft and learn exciting things about manufactories and craftmanship.
Read moreSo many things we hold so dearly is to this day produced with a lot of knowhow, time and by hand. When talking about Switzerland, for example, it doesn’t take long, and one hears chocolate and cheese. But how are these yummy treats produced? What recipes, craftmanship and techniques are needed? The textile and construction industries too have shaped Switzerland, and still today visitors can follow in the footsteps of these businesses and embark on a journey into the past.
Children and adults experience up-close the crafts of the past with the techniques of today in the following manufactories, which open their doors and share their knowledge. And sometimes, they visitors can even lend a hand and help with the production.
Bäretswil
Museum Neuthal on Textile and Industrial History
At the Museum Neuthal on Textile and Industrial History, children discover Swiss textile history and learn how a bale of cotton becomes a fabric.
Bäretswil
Bilten
House of Läderach
Kids discover the secret of chocolate making on the tour, in the museum and walk-in atelier – and eat as much chocolate as you want.
Bilten
Einsiedeln
Milchmanufaktur
Families are introduced to the secrets of dairy production, glimpse over the shoulders of the cheese masters and produce their own farmer cheese.
Einsiedeln
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
Elm
Slate Factory
Visitors discover an old craft in the former slate factory in Elm and marvel at original tools and machines in the museum.
Elm
Elm
Elmer Citro
Learn all about the Elmer brand at the Elmer Source Experience and watch how the lemonade is produced and bottled.
Elm
Glarnerland
Industrial Espionage
Historic enterprises open their production and service facilities and provide an in-depth look into their industry and workshops.
Glarnerland
Kilchberg
Lindt Home of Chocolate
In chocolate paradise, the visitors discover the sweet treat with all their senses, admire the conching machine and taste the latest creations and old classics.
Kilchberg
Rigi
Alp Cheese Chäserenholz
Watch Franz-Toni Kennel make the yummy alp cheese with the precious milk from the cows in the region.
Rigi
Schwyz
Kessler-Chlefeli
After making an appointment, children and adults can watch how the traditional rhythm instrument is made and try their talent at playing the instrument.
Schwyz
Winterthur
Nail Factory Nagli
In operation since 1895, the nail factory is still the only production facility in Switzerland with a machine room from the 19th century.
Winterthur
Winterthur
Vollenweider Chocolatier
The large windows in the factory store at the Gärtnerstrasse 2 offer a direct view of the production facility, those who really want to immerse themselves into the world of chocolate can visit various courses.
Winterthur
Zurich
Zurich Stadtkäserei
Watch and learn: In the small cheese factory, gourmets learn step by step how cheese is made, and are allowed to produce some themselves.
Zurich
Zurich
Candle Factory
Discover creative candle art in the store, do some candle dipping, learn exciting techniques in the workshop or celebrate a birthday party.
Zurich
Art Museums with Children
Child-friendly museums with programs and offers suitable for kids and teens.
Castles and Fortresses
Follow the traces of the past and discover how people used to live in the early days.
Fun Activities in the Dark
Listen carefully and don’t forget your flashlight. Exciting adventures await kids who are not afraid of the dark.
Indoor Fun Parks
Fun activities no matter the weather – indoor playgrounds, trampolines, jungle gyms, and facilities featuring games for young children.
Indoor Action
Weather looking gloomy? Let your kids run riot at these adventure indoor playgrounds and fun parks.
