Family experiences

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

The Kambly Experience at Trubschachen is an exciting venue for the senses, where visitors can discover the secrets behind the art of baking quality biscuits, explore the origins of Kambly and savour moments of sweet delight.

An oasis of well-being at 1,560 metres above sea level – an expansive water and wellness environment. The offering ranges from various saunas and Kneipp baths to foot pools and a silent room.

There is quite a contrast between the southern village of Martigny at the elbow of the Rhone and the wilderness of Durnand Gorge, or the Gorges du Durnand as it is called in French.

What sounds like distant thunder soon turns out to be toboggans hurtling down the 535-m-long tin toboggan run.

Back in Roman times, there was a fort standing guard over the river crossing where the old bridge in Olten is now. The old bridge was first mentioned in 1295.

The Schöllenen Gorge is to the Gotthard Pass as the Gondo Gorge is to the Simplon Pass.

There is much to discover here! Following on the trail of the four elements during a circular hike with the whole family.

Visitors of all ages to the popular Sattel-Hochstuckli family holiday destination can enjoy an unforgettable experience on the interactive “Geissä Wäg”, or Goat Trail. This themed trail leads from the Mostelberg to the Blüemlisberg goat farm and regales visitors with a wealth of information about the world of goats along the way.

The panoramic view stretches across large parts of the Valais Haute Route: to the west, the Dents du Midi and Mont Blanc; to the south, the Grand Combin with the Val de Bagnes and Mauvoisin reservoir; to the east, the Weisshorn, Dent Blanche and Matterhorn; and northwards across the Rhone Valley to the Vaud and the Bernese Alps.

Swim out to the Lorelei bathing islands in Lake Uri. The 3 islands made of Gotthard tunnel rock are located in the Reuss delta and invite you to sunbathe with their sandy beach and flat stone slabs. And best of all: Admission is free.

In a world that is becoming increasingly stressful, the wellness and fitness areas of the Bains de Cressy – which can be found a little outside Geneva – offer plenty of peace and relaxation.

A tree-top trek involving a variety of suspension bridges and aerial cableways. A sensational experience, open to everyone (minimum height 1m 10), to be enjoyed at your own pace. Whether you are a fitness fanatic or a couch potato, you can have lots of fun.

This rope park in the trees by the Signal de Bougy offers 15 courses of increasing levels of difficulty. Five courses are also suitable for children over the age of four. There is a restaurant next to the park and a picnic spot under a yurt.

Ideal for the little dwarves who aim high.

There’s only one place to bob-ride and that’s in Schongi – as much and as often as you like.

Gastronomic excursion on board the historic train with fondue and other traditional products.

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz has a new family spa, continuing its three-generation concept. The pools will delight both younger and older children (up to 16 years of age) as well as their parents and grandparents.

Switzerland's largest lakeside wetland resembles a long area made up of marshes along Lake Neuchâtel, bordered by forests on the shore.

The Rhine River Bath: cooling off with a view of the fort Munot. This beautiful wooden structure has been the favourite swimming spot in Schaffhausen for more than 140 years.

Coloradoschlucht Gorge in the Vaud Jura.

Visit Munot Fortress in Schaffhausen and climb inside the tower to the battlement, the fortress platform. At the top, a view of the Rhine, the old town and the hills of eastern Switzerland awaits you.

The fortifications of the town of Fribourg were built as protection for the town in the Middle Ages between the 13th and 15th centuries. With large sections of them having been preserved to this day, they are the most significant piece of medieval military architecture in Switzerland. They are also open to the public.

The “d’Grandfey”, a proud 12-seater boat powered by electric solar energy, offers a pleasure trip service between Schiffenen and the city of Fribourg (Neigles) and back.

The former moated castle was the tranquil residence of noble families for many centuries. If you’d like to visit the castle today, you can do so as part of a museum tour.

This nature trail invites visitors to discover the natural treasures of Bellelay from a new perspective and learn more about dragonflies.

Illgraben is a bowl-shaped, steep-sided mountain basin that towers over the Rhone Valley. It is also one of the key starting points for debris flows in Switzerland.

With the Salève cable car, you float from the outskirts of Geneva to an altitude of 1100 meters in 5 minutes. At the top, a 360-degree view of Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc and the Jura Mountains awaits you.

By train in only 4 minutes to Schatzalp. Toboggan run. Length 2.5 km. Difference in altitude 240 meters,

An oasis on the shores of Lake Maggiore for all those who love sport, fun and well-being associated with water. The lido is open all year round, whatever the weather. It includes indoor and outdoor pools, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a thermal pool, a play pool and four water slides.

Bartli the dwarf lives in the magical Braunwald forest. It is home to a total of eight enchanting places straight from a fairy tale. To find these magical places, just follow the trail and stay hot on the heels of Bartli the dwarf...

The mountainside above the Magadino Plain is the perfect place to enjoy a scenic hike. In addition to the breathtaking views, the tour also takes in several impressive sights.

Closed from 27 August to 4 December 2026 due to building works.<br>The “Funi” (funicular railway), which overhang the Old Town and the river Sarine, is a “technical engineering marvel”, listed as a cultural asset of national importance. This nostalgic railway has been running since 1899 – with no exhaust fumes.

What would Basel be without the Rhine? Four passenger ferries cross the river from one bank to the other, using nothing but a steel cable and the current of the water. The ferrymen’s tradition of telling yarns during the journey has continued to this day.