Excursions

Due to its small size and its central location in Europe it is a very popular with tourists. The main attractions of Switzerland are concentrated within short distances of each other which makes a ideal for a short trip. Attractions and activities abound with traveling by train in Switzerland offers absolute freedom and flexibility. Wake up, have breakfast and then take a quick train ride to another city for lunch or shopping and be back in time for dinner! The center stage of Switzerland is occupied by the Alps. They extend from the east of France to the west of Germany/Austria and are bordered by Italy in the south. North of the Alps a lowland area called the “Mittelland”, hosts many beautiful lakes and most of the major cities before a smaller mountain range, the Jura, sets the division to the city of Basel and the river Rhein.

Below you can see a list of family friendly places to visit. If you have any suggestions, then please leave a comment at the bottom of the page.

ZURICH

• http://www.alpamare.ch – Water park on the other side of lake Alpamare
• http://www.kunsthaus.ch – Museum.

BASEL

• http://www.dampfbahn-basel.ch – Mini Steam Engine
• http://www.puppenhausmuseum.ch– Puppet museum
• http://www.erlen-verein.ch – Animal Park
• http://www.zoobasel.ch – Zoo
  
• http://www.beeriland.ch  – Berry picking in June & July.
• http://www.seegarten-gruen80.ch –  Playground, Mini-Golf, Restaurant…
• http://www.prehisto.ch – Prehistoric park with camping facility
• http://www.solarbob.ch – Solar-bob that uses solar energy for the lift.
• https://www.region-wasserfallen.ch – Mountain fun for the whole family
• http://www.gempenturm.com– View of Basel region

BERN

• http://www.mfk.ch – Museum of Communication
• http://www.zpk.org – Zentrum Paul Klee Includes a children’s museum.
• http://www.tierpark-bern.ch  – Zoo and animal park
• http://www.ropetech.ch – Ropetech Adventure and Seilpark. Children under 14 have to be accompanied by an adult.
• http://www.meiringen.ch/tourismus  – Very nice family friendly town to visit.
• http://www.reichenbachfall.ch – with the water falls where Sherlock Holmes “died”.
• http://www.seilpark.ch– Children under 12 have to be accompanied by an adult.
• http://www.seeteufel.ch  – Zoo, Playground & Restaurant.
• http://www.gurtenpark.ch/gurten – Lots of open space, play areas, kid’s train, and restaurant, kids sledding in winter as well.
• http://www.ballenberg.ch  – Good views on the city and the Alps.
• http://www.brienz-rothorn-bahn.ch – Hour long train ride with stunning views and a restaurant at the top.
• http://www.sensorium.ch  – Hands-on experiences for young and old.

LUZERN

• http://www.gletschergarten.ch – Glacier Garden which has a great room of mirrors to walk through.
• http://www.verkehrshaus.ch – Swiss Transport Museum
• http://www.lido-luzern.ch– An outdoor swim area on the lake with a big playground with a mini-golf course is nearby.
• http://www.rigi.ch – Rigi Mountain
• http://www.pilatus.ch – Pilatus Mountain
• http://www.schongiland.ch – Amusement Park
• http://www.pilatus-seilpark.ch– Fun for the whole family, 8 years and older.
• http://www.glasi.ch– Children can watch glass being blown and can blow their own glass ball.

OTHERS

• http://www.pradaschier.ch – GRAUBÜNDEN: The largest Rodelbahn in the world. 
• http://www.rhinefalls.com – SCHAFFHAUSEN: You can take a boat ride to the biggest waterfall in Switzerland.
• http://www.saentispark.ch – ST. GALLEN: Water park.
• http://www.connyland.ch – THURGAU: Outdoor amusement theme park.