Sledging with the Family
Family fun on the numerous sledge runs of the region, where the children's eyes sparkle with joy.
Read moreSledges at the ready – it is time for some winter fun! From small hills near the city to steep slopes on nearby mountains – in the Children’s Region, sledging fans are spoilt for choice. Dress up warm, feel the wind in your hair and hear the children laugh as you whizz down one of the many runs.
7 km | moderate
Habergschwänd to Filzbach
On this 7-kilometre run at Kerenzerberg, you ride through wintry forests and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Walen.
7 km | moderate
4.5 km | moderate
Rotenflue to Rätgis
At Rotenflue above Schwyz, a spectacular gondola ride takes you right to the start of a sledge run made for speed-fans.
4.5 km | moderate
4.5 km | 430 m elevation | moderate
Hörnli
No sweet without sweat: After a 90-minute hike, you are rewarded with this fabulous 4.5-kilometre sledge run.
4.5 km | 430 m elevation | moderate
4 km | easy
Ämpächli to Elm
The gondola whisks you up to Ämpächli. From there, you can sledge back to Elm on this varied, 4-kilometre run.
4 km | easy
3.8 km | moderate
Alp Egg to Ricken
If there is enough snow, you can sledge from Alp Egg at 1,200 m above sea level to Ricken and marvel at the wonders of nature along the way.
3.8 km | moderate
3.5 km | moderate
Sattel-Hochstuckli
A highlight in the mountain resort of Sattel-Hochstuckli is the 3.5 kilometre sledge run from Mostelberg to Sattel. The revolving gondola takes you back to the start.
3.5 km | moderate
3.3 km | moderate
Bachtel
After a one-hour hike through the pristine winter landscapes of Zurich Oberland, treat yourself to a ride on this fast, 3.3 kilometre sledge run.
3.3 km | moderate
Various Slopes
Mount Rigi
Mount Rigi in winter? Not just a must for winter hikers! Five varied pistes provide sledging fun with exceptional views.
Various Slopes
3.1 km | moderate
Uetliberg
Zurich's Uetliberg is a Mekka for tobogganing fans on a snowy day. With a view of the city, you sledge through the forest down to Triemli.
3.1 km | moderate
3 km | moderate
Tobogganing on Flumserberg
On Flumserberg, get your adrenaline pumping as you race down the 3 km long toboggan run or watch young kids have fun on the two easy toboggan hills.
3 km | moderate
3 km | moderate
Weissenberge to Matt
Reach the sunny Weissenberge by cable car from Matt. There, jump on a sledge and whizz through the wild Chrauchtal gorge.
3 km | moderate
3 km | moderate
Grotzenbüel to Hüttenberg
At times fast, at times gentle, Braunwald’s 3-kilometre sled run from Grotzenbüel to Hüttenberg takes you through wintry forests and spoils you with wonderful views.
3 km | moderate
3 km | moderate
Laucheren Hoch-Ybrig
Steep and flat passages alternate on the toboggan run Laucheren, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful vistas of Oberiberg.
3 km | moderate
2.5 km | challenging
Zugerberg
A speedy run with a view of Lake Zug and the surrounding mountains awaits big and small riders on the Zugerberg.
2.5 km | challenging
2.3 km | easy
St. Karl to Illgau
The nostalgic cable car takes you up to St. Karl to the starting point of this family-friendly toboggan run to Illgau.
2.3 km | easy
2 km | difficult
Fronalpstock Stoos
Travel to the car-free mountain village of Stoos on the steepest funicular in the world. Then, take the chairlift to Fronalpstock and test your breaking skills on this fast sledge run.
2 km | difficult
1.9 km | moderate
Tobogganing in Atzmännig
Take the chairlift to the starting point of this 1.9-kilometre toboggan run at Atzmännig and enjoy a speedy ride back down the mountain.
1.9 km | moderate
600 m | moderate
Brunni-Alpthal
The ski lift brings sledders to the panoramic sled run that leads through the forest down to the valley. Beginners book the short version with magic carpet lift.
600 m | moderate
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.
Rainy Day Activities
The Children’s Region has always a great idea for the next family activity in store, where neither seasons nor the weather is an issue.
Ice Skating
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 – even away from slopes, ice rinks and toboggans.
Children’s Cinemas
Even the little ones like to be enchanted by the big screen. From children’s cinema programs to cinema clubs and film workshops for children, a wide range of offers awaits you.
