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Family Switzerland — 7 Days with Kids

Kid-friendly adventures from theme parks to mountain playgrounds

7 days Best: June – September Budget: CHF 2,000 (family of 4) | Mid: CHF 3,500 Zurich Region, Central Switzerland, Bern Region

A week designed for families with children aged 4-14. Mixing action-packed days with easy-going ones, this route covers the best family attractions in Switzerland with no child left bored.

Linked activity spend

CHF 205

Based on current adult pricing for the listed activities.

Cities on this route

5

Zurich, Lucerne, Grindelwald, Bern

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Day1

Zurich Zoo & Arrival

Zurich

Start at Zurich Zoo — one of Europe's best, featuring the massive Masoala Rainforest hall, Kaeng Krachan elephant park, and penguin parade.

Kids under 6 enter free. Book Swiss Family Card for free kids' train travel
Day2

Swiss Museum of Transport

Lucerne

Switzerland's most-visited museum is a kids' paradise — trains, planes, a planetarium, Swiss Chocolate Adventure, and an interactive space exhibit.

Zurich → Lucerne: 45 min direct
Day3

Mount Pilatus Adventure

Lucerne

The Golden Round Trip: boat, cogwheel railway, and cable car. Kids love the world's steepest cogwheel railway and the dragon legends.

Pack warm clothes — summit is 2,132m
Day4

Grindelwald-First Family Fun

Grindelwald

First Flyer zip-line, Mountain Cart, Trottibike scooter ride, and the Cliff Walk. Adventure paradise for older kids (min age varies).

Lucerne → Grindelwald: 2.5h via Interlaken
Day5

Bernaqua Water Park

Bern

Indoor water park day — slides, wave pool, lazy river, and kids' pool. A welcome break from hiking and a guaranteed hit with kids of all ages.

Grindelwald → Bern: 2h
Day6

Bern Bears & Old Town

Bern

Visit the famous bear park, explore the UNESCO old town, and ride the Gurten funicular to the hilltop playground with panoramic views.

The Gurten playground is free and incredible for kids
Day7

Chocolate Factory & Departure

Broc

Visit the Maison Cailler chocolate factory in Broc for a guided tour ending with unlimited tasting. A sweet way to end the trip.

Bern → Broc: 1.5h

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