Family experiences: Urban

Experience fascinating insights and views of everything going on at the airport.

With its colourful sunshades, arome of fresh coffee and delicious ice cream, the Solothurn Riviera gives off a Mediterranean feel.

Ready to take off and experience one-of-a-kind views from Switzerland’s highest vantage point? A hot air balloon flight is definitely a memorable adventure and offers the best views over the city of Geneva.

The “Mirror, mirror” exhibition at the Technorama Winterthur brings together over 40 enjoyable and thought-provoking experiments from the virtual world behind mirrors.

The most popular open air bathing spot in Bern. As with all other public baths in the town of Bern, the Marzilibad is completely free. The separate “Paradiesli” and “Männerbad” areas allow men and women to sunbathe unclothed.

Some evenings, one could almost think that time has stood still in the old town of Schaffhausen: And on joining a Schaffhausen night watchman to tour the town, you can listen to some interesting facts as well as peculiar, spooky and amusing incidents from times long gone by.

Housed in a medieval paper mill, the museum offers a fascinating atmosphere being a combination of museum and production workshops. It is one of the few museums in Europe to maintain and preserve the historic techniques at an authentic venue.

Every summer in July, the Festival de la Cité keeps spirits high with the varied programme that it brings to Lausanne's old town.

In the Lucerne region, the scavenger hunt is available in and around the city of Lucerne, in Weggis-Vitznau, on the Klewenalp, and between Sarnen and Stansstad. The city of light and its surroundings attract not only tourists, but foxes too. Crack codes in the old town, solve puzzles in the surrounding area or decipher clues while surrounded by beautiful panoramic mountain views – there’s no chance of boredom here.

The Mouettes (seagulls) are the small yellow water taxis that facilitate easy transport around Geneva. Throughout the year, four lines offer return trips linking both banks of Lake Geneva.

The fox takes chasers on seven different trails across Zurich and Winterthur. The fox has made off between the lake and Hallenstadion, and chasers will need cunning, teamwork and urban speed to catch it.

Lausanne is home to the annual Roller Contest and the doors of the Skate Park are always open to visitors.

Embark on a journey into the royal past, present, and future on this circular route and get to know Liechtenstein’s capital Vaduz from its princely side.

Lucerne’s lido sits on the shores of Lake Lucerne, spanning a length of over 300 metres.

South of the River Reuss and west of Lucerne train station lies the Hirschmatt-Neustadt district. You’ll discover this urban district on a city walk.

Lascaux specialises in the production of premium artists' paints and products for the restoration and preservation of works of art and cultural assets. Everything is produced with hand and heart in Brüttisellen.

Solve puzzles to discover various gourmet stops around the city. A regional delicacy awaits at each stop, as well as the next task.

Exploring the Lake District from its waterways: On this audio tour, passengers experience the Three Lakes Region with all senses.

It’s finally time to head to the beach in Geneva! Eaux-Vives Beach raises the bar, with superb views of the Jet d’Eau water fountain and its new “Anneau Aquatique” ring-shaped platform right over the water, which is a lovely spot to relax.

The exhibitions at the Winterthur Nature Museum provide visitors with playful and informative insights into the fascinating world of nature.

On this guided tour, you’ll head off together in search of criminals and uncover their illegal wheeling and dealing in the city of St. Gallen.

At AQUATIS Lausanne you will immerse yourself in the freshwater worlds of all 5 continents. See around 10,000 fish, reptiles and amphibians up close and learn why freshwater is so precious.

This self-guided tour allows you to discover Lugano from the perspective of its street art.

In Aargau, the scavenger hunt is available in the castles of Lenzburg and Wildegg and in Baden. Whether in a mystical castle, a colourful castle garden or the industrial, urban heartland – there is plenty for young and old alike on these trails.

A train ride with an over 100 years old steam train! The "Zürcher Museumsbahn" offers this unique event which will make the stay in and around Zurich even more rememberable.

The Seebad lakeside baths offer perfect seasonal bathing pleasure in the heart of the city of Lucerne. It is open for swimmers until 8 p.m. in summer, after which it is dedicated to restaurant-goers for the rest of the evening. As well as bathing, swimming, and sunbathing, massage and yoga are also available.

In the Graubünden region, the scavenger hunt is available in Davos, Lenzerheide and Flims Laax Falera. The fox has laid its trails between the Alps and mountain lakes. Whether navigating waterfalls, teasing out clues from local animals or sniffing cheese, the fox has devised many puzzles that will definitely keep teams interested.

The ridge between Lake Neuchâtel and the Val de Ruz valley is Neuchâtel’s local mountain. It boasts stunning views, a hotel and a path that tells the story of the earth, and is the starting point for many hikes in the Jura.

The Adventure Park Ropetech near Thunplatz is a fixed-rope park established among the natural tree population of the Bernese Dählhölzli Forest.

Rheinfelden is the oldest town in the canton of Aargau. Offering over 15 different themed tours, city guides present Rheinfelden’s rich history and illuminate its journey into a modern future.