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.
Read MoreIt’s getting cold, snow is covering the mountains in white, and the air is crispy clear: It’s time to ski. Rosy cheeks and lots of fun in the sun await children and adults in these ski resorts with thoughtful arrangements for families.
For beginners and first-timers, these alpine resorts feature wide runs, easy slopes, ski lifts for kids and ski schools for the little ones. Advantageous layouts, family-friendly restaurants, playgrounds and fun parks make for a stress-free and fun day on the slopes with the entire family.
1,600to 2,000 m above sea level | 6 Ski Lifts
Malbun
32 kilometres of pistes, a kids’ area and a fun park – this “Family Destination” combines family-friendly charm and an easy-to-manage size with a varied ski experience.
1,600to 2,000 m above sea level | 6 Ski Lifts
1,571 m above sea leve | 11 Ski Lifts
Mythen Region - Rotenflue
With the magic carpet on the Rotenflue, the youngest learn to stand safely on the boards. Advanced skiers can look forward to 50 varied kilometers of slopes.
1,571 m above sea leve | 11 Ski Lifts
1,465 to 1,831 m above sea level | 12 Ski Lifts
Hoch-Ybrig
Kinderland Roggen and Kabi Park with its magic carpet are great for beginners. Experienced skiers can choose from 50 km of slopes, a ski cross and a fun park.
1,465 to 1,831 m above sea level | 12 Ski Lifts
1,465 to 1,831 m above sea level | 12 Ski Lifts
Hoch-Ybrig
Kinderland Roggen and Kabi Park with its magic carpet are great for beginners. Experienced skiers can choose from 50 km of slopes, a ski cross and a fun park.
1,465 to 1,831 m above sea level | 12 Ski Lifts
Elm
Elm in Winter
In a picturesque valley of Glarnerland lies the home of ski racing legend Vreni Schneider. Whether on skis, sledge or on foot, there is a lot to do in Elm!
Elm
1,406 m above sea level | 2 Ski Lifts
Ibergeregg
Ideal for beginners: The ski lift Alpstubli is conveniently located next to the hotel and restaurant with flat runs and the ski lift Kulm featuring easy to intermediate runs.
1,406 m above sea level | 2 Ski Lifts
stoos
Stoos in Winter
A region in Central Switzerland where the enjoyment of nature and the urge to be active can be ideally combined.
stoos
Braunwald
Skiing in Braunwald
This is what makes skiing fun! Whether beginner or advanced skier, Braunwald offers carefree skiing holidays for the whole family – scenic mountain views included.
Braunwald
Sattel-Hochstuckli
Sattel Hochstuckli in Winter
Worlds away and yet so near – in the heart of Central Switzerland, families leave everyday life behind onboard the revolving gondola to find a winter fairy tale.
Sattel-Hochstuckli
1,144 to 1,600 m above sea level | 2 Ski Lifts
Schilt
The eco-friendly paradise with only natural snow and a great diversity of slopes is the ideal resort for families – with one T-bar lift, one button lift and a cozy inn.
1,144 to 1,600 m above sea level | 2 Ski Lifts
1,108 m above sea level | 2 Pony lifts
Friherrenberg
In the region’s smallest ski resort, fun in the snow is big: With one T-bar and one button lift each as well as a cozy inn for yummy food at the valley station.
1,108 m above sea level | 2 Pony lifts
1,098 to 1,500 m above sea level | 5 Ski Lifts
Brunni-Alptal
The family-friendly ski resort features a magic carpet, broad slopes and the “Family Funpark”: a snowpark with different elements that make skiing even more fun.
1,098 to 1,500 m above sea level | 5 Ski Lifts
1,087 m above sea level | 2 Ski Lifts
Oberiberg
One hour from Zurich, beginners and young skiers make their first experiences at the "Kinderland am Roggen" with magic carpet and two ski lifts.
1,087 m above sea level | 2 Ski Lifts
1,077 m above sea level | 1 Ski Lift
Raten
The button and Pinocchio lift with rope facilitate the uphill ride – once at the top, kids dash through the tunnel, practice slalom and have fun on the merry-go-round.
1,077 m above sea level | 1 Ski Lift
Schwyz
Skiing Handgruobi
Easy to reach, affordable, and slopes for every level: The small ski resort with T-bar lift and wide slopes is the ideal place for families and beginners.
Schwyz
Zug
The Zugerberg in Winter
At the mountain station, a practice slope waits for the little snow bunnies. At the two practice lifts, the little ones learn to master the technique.
Zug
1,030 m above sea level | 3 Ski Lifts
Neusell Rothenthurm
Nearby and child-friendly: Two kids ski lifts, one platter lift, different slopes and the popular restaurant Beaver Creek is located next to the ski school.
1,030 m above sea level | 3 Ski Lifts
1,000 to 2,222 m above sea level | 17 Ski Lifts
Flumserberg in Winter
The popular ski resort for families features easy slopes and a magic carpet for beginners, more seasoned skiers have fun on 65 kilometers of slope.
1,000 to 2,222 m above sea level | 17 Ski Lifts
1,000 m above sea level | 3 Ski Lifts
Wald – Oberholz
Make your first skiing attempts on the pony and beginners lift, and later put your skills to test on the bigger ski lift. Lots of fun and good times in the snow await kids at “Kinderland”.
1,000 m above sea level | 3 Ski Lifts
840 to 1,200 m above sea level | 4 Ski Lifts
Skiing in Amden
The resorts Mattstock and Arvenbuel in the region Amden, overlooking the Walensee lake, are only around 70 km (43.5 miles) from Zurich.
840 to 1,200 m above sea level | 4 Ski Lifts
840 to 1,200 m above sea level | 4 Ski Lifts
Atzmännig in Winter
The popular ski resort near Zurich offers the ideal conditions for beginners, children, and families with the Winter Arena “Spatzenland”.
840 to 1,200 m above sea level | 4 Ski Lifts
840 m above sea level | 2 Ski Lifts
Fischenthal
The small ski resort Fischenthal has already produced many winter sports cracks. Among them, the sons of the ski lift owner Walter Schoch.
840 m above sea level | 2 Ski Lifts
753m above sea level | 2 Ski Lifts
Nollen in Unterägeri
The pony lift of the Skilift Nollen AG is the ideal practice lift for the little ones. If you are looking for more action-packed slopes, the tow lift will get you there.
753m above sea level | 2 Ski Lifts
Sledging with the Family
Family fun on the numerous sledge runs of the region, where the children's eyes sparkle with joy.
Winter Walks with Children
Crunch, crunch goes the snow – with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes, families discover the quiet magic of winter on foot in the Kinderregion.
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.
Child-friendly Adventures in Winter
Winter time has so much to offer – and in Kinderregion, it's much more than just the obvious.
Rainy Day Activities with Children
Fun rainy-day activities that will turn that frown upside down – discover the many things you can do with your kids.
