Switzerland: One giant playground for families

Switzerland is one giant playground for families, with mighty mountains, deep gorges, vivid green meadows, mysterious woods, gushing waterfalls and a thousand lakes that await exploration.

Tailor-made for family adventures, this stunning backdrop enchants children, parents and grandparents alike. Specialised Family Destinations, family activities and Family Hotels – you’ll find something to suit you.

Trauffer – World of Wood Experiences
The Trauffer World of Experiences in Hofstetten reveals the traditions of this handicraft. As you enter the village, you are greeted by the world’s largest wooden Trauffer cow. Learn fascinating facts on the tour. Carve your own Trauffer cow or choose from an impressive range of products in the Trauffer shop. For the little ones, the open-air playground is the biggest highlight. Elsewhere, Rosa's bakery and bistro serves home-made specialities. For true gourmets, Alfred's Restaurant is a favourite for lovers of meat and Swiss cuisine.

Davos Klosters - Madrisa with a new star suite
Lying in a cozy warm bed at almost 1,900 m. above sea level and looking up at the stars. The Madrisa makes it happen. In the comfortably furnished star suite, you get to experience nature from a whole new perspective. Never before has spending a night outdoors been so spectacular and yet so simple. Next to the star suit there is a tree hut hotel for the kids.

New show dairy in Marbach
Discover the fascinating world of milk processing and watch cheesemakers at work in the countryside of Lucerne. Learn how milk is turned into cheese and mozzarella, why our cows and buffaloes are so content, where Switzerland’s first buffalo mozzarella was made, and much more.

Kids, they just want to have fun holidays!
Crans-Montana is a paradise for children, where everything is designed to deliver the best holiday possible. The mountains are surely a fun playground. Cross through wide cabin spaces, hurtle down on a bike, scooter or go-kart. Enjoy the blue lakes adventures and the water park. Don't forget all the play areas, and adventure park in the trees. Families can book a whole range of fun activities such as cheese making taken fresh from the local cows.

A Typical Day Out in Zurich
On a hike, a bike, or a paddle steamer: An excursion around Lake Zurich is always a highlight for the family : From the impressive Rapperswil Castle through beautiful Lützelsee lake to Bächlihof farm Jona.
    
Get away in Montreux Riviera
Nestled between the lake and the mountains, Montreux Riviera offers both the benefits of a peaceful and safe region which is ideal for family holidays as well as stunning surroundings perfect for enjoying a walk, and a plethora of leisure, cultural and sporting activities.

Fine cuisine, qualitative products, and peace of mind, the so-called “Swiss Riviera” is a pleasant heaven for a well deserve family time out.
    
Chocolate School in Geneva
The smell of melting chocolate, the sight of cocoa being transformed, the first flavours on the palate and the mastery of creating your own chocolate...

L'École du Chocolat was born to offer chocolate workshops for everyone in the centre of Geneva. Learn the basics of chocolate making and its history.

Wolli Wonderland - New adventure trail in Zermatt
Help Wolli in his search for the cat Mitza. With the clues from the Stein family and the tools in the Wolli Adventure Box, you can solve the various puzzles that will lead you to Mitza. You will also learn lots of exciting facts about nature along the way – with the chance to stop and play at some unusual play areas. – TradeArabia News Service