Family Activities in Switzerland

Explore Switzerland with your family!

Discover a range of family-friendly activities and attractions across major Swiss cities that cater to children and teenagers. From zoos and amusement parks to interactive museums and adventure parks, Switzerland offers a plethora of engaging experiences for families.

🏙️ Zurich

Zurich Zoo

Zurich Zoo

zoo

Home to over 400 animal species, Zurich Zoo offers a unique opportunity to learn about wildlife while enjoying beautiful landscapes.

Opening Hours: Daily 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Age Range: All ages
Price: Entry: CHF 26 for adults, CHF 15 for children (6-16 years)
Highlights:
Masai Mara exhibit Amazon rainforest experience
Uetliberg Mountain

Uetliberg Mountain

adventure park

Enjoy hiking, biking, and panoramic views of Zurich and the Alps. A great outdoor activity for families.

Opening Hours: Open year-round
Age Range: All ages
Price: Free entry
Highlights:
Hiking trails Observation tower

🏙️ Geneva

Parc des Bastions

Parc des Bastions

playground/park

A peaceful park with a large playground, chess boards, and beautiful sculptures, perfect for a family day out.

Opening Hours: Open year-round
Age Range: All ages
Price: Free entry
Highlights:
Giant chess Statues of famous reformers
Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum

museum

Explore the natural world with exhibitions focusing on geology, paleontology, and biodiversity.

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; closed on Mondays
Age Range: All ages
Price: Free entry
Highlights:
Dinosaur skeletons Interactive displays

🏙️ Lausanne

Olympic Museum

Olympic Museum

educational attraction

Learn about the history of the Olympic Games through interactive displays and exhibitions.

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; closed on Mondays
Age Range: All ages
Price: Entry: CHF 18 for adults, CHF 12 for children (6-16 years)
Highlights:
Interactive exhibits Olympic memorabilia
Aquaparc

Aquaparc

water park

A thrilling indoor water park featuring slides, wave pools, and a lazy river, ideal for a fun-filled family day.

Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Age Range: All ages
Price: Entry: CHF 40 for adults, CHF 30 for children (6-15 years)
Highlights:
Extreme slides Relaxation areas

🏙️ Interlaken

Jungfrau Park

Jungfrau Park

amusement park

This interactive park features attractions that focus on the region's natural beauty and history, perfect for family fun.

Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (seasonal variations apply)
Age Range: All ages
Price: Entry: CHF 25 for adults, CHF 15 for children (6-15 years)
Highlights:
Adventure trails Themed attractions
Heimwehfluh

Heimwehfluh

amusement park

An exciting family-friendly hilltop attraction with a toboggan run, mini-golf, and breathtaking views.

Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Age Range: All ages
Price: Entry: CHF 15 for adults, CHF 10 for children (6-15 years)
Highlights:
Toboggan run Playgrounds

🏙️ Lucerne

Swiss Museum of Transport

Swiss Museum of Transport

interactive museum

Explore Switzerland’s transport history with numerous interactive exhibits, including trains, planes, and automobiles.

Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Age Range: All ages
Price: Entry: CHF 32 for adults, CHF 22 for children (6-16 years)
Highlights:
Interactive transport exhibits Planetarium
Pilatus

Pilatus

adventure park

Take the world’s steepest cogwheel railway up to Pilatus for stunning views and summer tobogganing.

Opening Hours: Open daily from May to October, check for winter schedule
Age Range: All ages
Price: Round trip: CHF 72 for adults, CHF 36 for children (6-16 years)
Highlights:
Spectacular views Toboggan run on the mountain

🏙️ Bern

Gurten - Park im Grünen

Gurten - Park im Grünen

playground/park

A local mountain offering playgrounds, hiking trails, and stunning views of Bern.

Opening Hours: Open year-round
Age Range: All ages
Price: Free entry; Funicular ride: CHF 10 round trip for adults, CHF 5 for children
Highlights:
Playgrounds Open-air cinema in summer
Zoological Gardens

Zoological Gardens

zoo

Bern’s zoo features a variety of animals and a special area for children to learn about wildlife.

Opening Hours: Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Age Range: All ages
Price: Entry: CHF 20 for adults, CHF 10 for children (6-16 years)
Highlights:
Children's zoo Animal feeding experiences

🏙️ Basel

Basel Zoo

Basel Zoo

zoo

Switzerland's oldest zoo features over 6,000 animals and a wide variety of exhibits, making it great for families.

Opening Hours: Daily 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Age Range: All ages
Price: Entry: CHF 24 for adults, CHF 12 for children (6-16 years)
Highlights:
Giraffe feeding Children's farm
Tinguely Museum

Tinguely Museum

interactive museum

This whimsical museum showcases the kinetic art of Jean Tinguely, with interactive exhibits that engage young minds.

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM; closed on Mondays
Age Range: All ages
Price: Entry: CHF 18 for adults, CHF 12 for children (6-16 years)
Highlights:
Interactive art installations Family workshops