Family experiences: Urban

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

As one of the few museums in Europe dedicated to this art form, the paper mill preserves historical techniques at an authentic site. Participants are shown these traditional techniques and given the opportunity to have a go at making paper and printing themselves.

Live an exciting experience in the world of birds of prey, take a close look at the flight of eagles, hawks, owls and vultures in an environment that respects their natural habitat. As the birds circle overhead in the arena, the falconer tells the history of this ancient art.

Each Saturday, people come together to enjoy the colourful weekly market that stretches from Piazza Nosetto to the alleyways of the old town.

The perfect way to have a laugh and explore the town!

In Lugano, the fox takes chasers across the entire Mediterranean-style town. You'll search for secret treasure and will need to rescue knights, decipher ancient lettering and follow traces of blood.

Past and present: this exceptional tour through classical Lugano is packed with surprises for visitors. Historic figures appear along the way, presenting scenes from the past in entertaining ways.

The chic ambience, aqua terrace and gorgeous views of the lake, city and mountains all make for a relaxing and enjoyable trip. A boat trip on the Saphir panorama yacht around Lake Lucerne offers a feast for your senses.

Join an experienced guide on a stroll through the picturesque streets of Olten with some surprises in store: visitors can get to know the colourful aspects of the city on a guided tour of the old town or one of the numerous themed tours.

The Abbey of St. Gall has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983, and has plenty of impressive treasures just waiting to be discovered in its library, vaulted cellar and new exhibition hall.

Discover Bellinzona's old town and all its facets by taking advantage of Saturday morning guided tours.

The IPFO House of Photography on Kirchgasse is a venue for internationally renowned photography exhibitions that are designed to inspire and delight people from near and far.

The Limmat river cruiser takes you in comfort past the most beautiful sights of Zurich’s old town until the view of Lake Zurich opens up.

St. Gallen has so much to offer when it comes to museums. Attractive, internationally renowned exhibitions and countless historic collections make for a diverse museum landscape. The open art Museum is particularly worth a visit.

Top-class scooter fun - hire an electric scooter for a trip alone, as a couple or as a group and discover Burgdorf and the Emmental.

Morges has been home to a large number of famous composers. This walk offers you the opportunity to learn more about their history.

A wood in the middle of the city. The Bois de la Bâtie offers fabulous walks through 12 hectares of natural forest. Situated near the river Arve, the Bois de la Bâtie is a forest right in the heart of the city centre. It has an animal park and a large play area for children.

In Western Switzerland, the scavenger hunt is available in Lausanne and Jura. The fox invites you to search for tricky clues in both the Olympic capital and the hilly Jura. Participants must have all their wits about them and use various means of transport to keep up with the fox.

The newly created Rehberger-Weg is a 6-kilometre path from the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein to the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen.

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.

Discover the picturesque old town, impressive sights and beautiful parks in a fun way, with an enjoyable round of city golf.

Cross Golf is a variation of classic golf. However, it is not played on golf courses, but in all possible places that allow a game. The Cross Golf course on Brambrüesch is played on nine holes between the gondola mountain station (material hand-out) and the «Bergbaiz Brambrüesch» (material return). Who can complete the course with the fewest strokes?

Aarau combines history, nature and culture in a number of different ways. The city offers a wide range of family-friendly activities. From historical journeys of discovery to relaxing hours spent on the River Aare or interactive museum visits – there’s plenty to experience here for children and adults alike.

Fast Scooter descent from the local mountain of Zug – magnificent views over the lake, to the city and the mountains.

The Fishing Museum in the heart of the Old Town of Zug combines a wealth of information and exhibits in a compact space.

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.

In the Bernese Oberland, the scavenger hunt is available in Thun, on the Ballenberg and in Emmental. In these uniquely beautiful surroundings, the fox ensures that chasers are never bored. Whether in the midst of ancient buildings at the Swiss Open-Air Museum, with a spectacular view of the castle in Thun, or looking for the locomotive Emma – there’s something for everyone on these Foxtrails.

Munot has been proudly overlooking the town of Schaffhausen for well over 400 years. The tower contains the quarters of the Munot watchman, who rings the famous Munot bell for five minutes every evening at 9 p.m. – by hand, of course, just like in 1589.

This diverse region by Lake Constance is best explored by e-bike. The route takes you through idyllic small towns, picturesque landscapes and a wonderful nature reserve.

On the edge of the old town, Zug Castle is the oldest still preserved profane building in Zug and is a landmark of the city. With its many nooks and crannies, Zug Castle has been home to the museum of cultural history for the city and the Canton of Zug since 1983.

Zürich is best discovered away from the well-known tourist attractions. On a guided or solo bike tour by e-bike, take the path less traveled through Zurich's outlying suburbs for a day that is memorable for all the right reasons.