AARGAU

Aargau Art Museum
Permanent collection includes Swiss art dating from the 18th century to today.
www.ag.ch/kunsthaus

Swiss Children's Museum - Baden
Discover, experiment and play. Tours for children the first Sunday of each month (German).
www.kindermuseum.ch

Lenzburg Castle - Aargau Historical Museum - Lenzburg
Children's museum and play areas. Special programmes for groups and schools.
www.schlosslenzburg.ch

Murimoos Biological Farm - Muri
Open every day to visitors. Farm (90 workers), animal-petting area. Horse and wagon rides, playground and small cafe (experience a Sunday 'Bio-Brunch' - reservations requested).
www.murimoos.ch

Naturama: Aargau Nature Museum
Sound and music guided tours for children – by a grasshopper and a snail! (German).
www.naturama.ch

Rolling Rock Inline Skate Park - Aarau
Skate-boarding, inline-skating, hockey, speed-skating, ping-pong and climbing walls. Celebrate a child's birthday with a 'sports-party' (available upon request).
www.rollingrock.ch

Sport Camps for 12 to 20-year olds
Summer and Winter camps include a wide range of sports from baseball to snowboarding.
www.ag.ch/sport

Wildegg Castle - Wildegg
Museum, extensive garden, biologically-run farm and play areas for children.
www.musee-suisse.ch/wildegg

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BASEL

Art Museum Basel & Museum of Modern Art
Museum workshops and events scheduled throughout the year for children from 7-years of age.
www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch

Basel Paper Mill
Restored, medieval Gallician Mill where you can not only watch the craftsmen, but also make your own paper and print on it.
www.papiermuseum.ch

Botanical Garden of the University of Basel
The oldest botanical garden in the German-speaking area of Switzerland.
http://pages.unibas.ch

Dollhouse Museum
Discover the world's largest collection of old teddy bears, as well as beautiful dolls, toy shops and dol'’s houses both old and new.
www.puppenhausmuseum.ch

Jewish Museum Switzerland
Focuses on ritual objects and illustrates the history of Jews in Basel.
www.papiermuseum.ch

Mini Steam Engine - Dampfbahn Basel
Mini Steam Engine rides every second Sunday with exceptions! (middle of April through middle
of October).
www.dampfbahn-basel.ch

Tierpark Lange Erlen - Basel
Animal Park
www.erlen-verein.ch

Natural History Museum
Open to anybody who wishes to discover, experience and investigate nature.
www.nmb.bs.ch

Tinguely Museum
This museum is unlike others: here, things rattle, squeak, crash and thump - inviting children and adults alike to experiment, play and think about art.
www.tinguely.ch/

Vitra Design Museum
Attractions for children from 5 to 11 years of age one Sunday a month just across the boarder from Basel in Germany. bring your passport!
www.design-museum.de

Zoo - Basel
Basel public zoo.
www.zoobasel.ch

Wiesner's Beeriland - Bottmingen
Berry picking in June & July.
www.beeriland.ch

Park "Im Grünen" - Münchenstein
Playground, Mini-Golf, Restaurant...
www.seegarten-gruen80.ch

Solarbob - Langenbruck (BL)
A rodelbahn (alpine summer sled run) that uses solar energy for the lift.
www.solarbob.ch

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BERNE

Balloon Flights
Everything from half day 'first-time' flights to two and a half week-long excursions.
www.skytec.ch

Horse Riding
Instruction for children and adults, hacking, weekend rides. English and Western.
www.berninfo.com

Museum of Communication - Bern
This museum has plenty of hands on activities and interactive exhibits. For stamp buffs, it houses more than 500,000 stamps from all over the world - one of the largest collections in Switzerland that is open to the public.
www.mfk.ch

Zentrum Paul Klee - Bern
This brand new museum includes its own children's museum. Great workshops and guided tours for kids.
www.zpk.org

Zoo Tierpark Dählhölzli - Bern
Wonderful zoo surrounded by a free animal park (Dählhölzli) in a beautiful setting near the Aare river.
www.tierpark-bern.ch

Ropetech Adventure and Experience Park- Thunplatz
Six courses of varying degrees of difficulty. Children from 7 years of age (those under 14 have to be accompanied by an adult).
www.ropetech.ch

Seilpark Gantrisch - Rüschegg Heubach BE
Children under 12 have to be accompanied by an adult.
www.seilpark.ch

Zoo, Playground & Restaurant - Studen
www.seeteufel.ch

Gurten Park im Grünen - above Bern in Wabern
Lots of open space, play areas, kid's train, and restaurant, kids sledding in winter as well. Good views on the city and the Alps.
www.gurtenpark.ch/gurten

MAGNET Climbing Centre
For young and old alike, individuals and groups.
www.klettern-bern.ch

Mini Golf
Three courses in and around Berne: city cours, Frauenkappelen, Ostermundigen.
www.berninfo.com

Ballenberg Open Air Museum - Brienz
Unique open park with old houses from Switzerland in beautiful mountain settings near Interlaken. Go on a beutiful spring or summersday! See how cheese is made. Kids can participate in various activities (clay etc.)
www.ballenberg.ch

Brienz Steam Engine Train Ride
Hour long train ride with stunning views and a restaurant at the top. The bottom station of the railway is just a stones' throw from Lake Brienz and its boat rides, pedaloes, mini train etc.
www.brienz-rothorn-bahn.ch

Sensorium - Walkringen
Hands-on experiences for young and old:-)
www.sensorium.ch

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Fribourg

Charme(y) Aventures - Charmey
5 adventure trails (parcours) in the woods.
www.charmeyaventures.ch

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Geneva

Beaches in Geneva
www.geneve-tourisme.ch

City Parks
The town has some great parks with lots to do for children - such as "Les Eaux Vives" and "Bois de la Bâtie (Bâtie Woods). They both have paddling pools in the summer and the latter has a free mini-zoo.
www.geneve-tourisme.ch

Espace Junior - Geneva Palexpo
Indoor play park for kids ages 2-12.
www.espacejunior.com/cest-quoi.htm

Excursions by Minitrain
www.geneve-tourisme.ch

Natural History Museum
Free entrance - The largest museum of natural history of Switzerland.
www.geneve-tourisme.ch

Swimming Pools
www.geneve-tourisme.ch

Summer Bobsledding & Mini Golf - La-Roche-sur-Foron (France)
www.larochesurforon.com/english/index.htm?/english/loisirs/index.htm

Forestland - Divonne-les-Bannes (France)
Just across the border about 20 km from Geneva: great pool, mini golf, go-carting and "Forestland".
www.forestland.net

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GRISONS

Pradaschier Rodelbahn & Seilpark - Churwalden GR
The largest Rodelbahn in the world.
www.pradaschier.ch

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LUCERNE

Glacier Garden - Luzern
It has a great room of mirrors to walk through.
www.gletschergarten.ch

Swiss Transport Museum
www.verkehrshaus.ch

Lido in Luzern - across from the Transport Museum
An outdoor swim area on the lake with a big playground. A mini-golf course is nearby.
www.lido-luzern.ch

Schongliand Amusement Park - Schongau
www.schongiland.ch

Pilatus Mountain - near Luzern
Gondola/cograil, metal toboggan run, large playground and hiking, caves at the top with Dragon stories.
www.pilatus.ch

Pilatus Seilpark - Kriens Luzern
Fun for the whole family, 8 years and older.
www.pilatus-seilpark.ch

Glasi Hergiswil - Hergiswil near Luzern
Children watch glass being blown and can blow their own glass ball.
www.glasi.ch

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SCHAFFHAUSEN

Rheinfalls - near Schaffhausen
The largest waterfall in Europe. You can take a boat ride and there is a playground.
www.rhinefalls.com

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SCHWYZ

Natur- und Tierpark Goldau
Children can throw food to the bears (who catch it in their mouths), pet and feed deer. Great playground and restaurant.
www.tierpark.ch

Alpamare - Pfäffikon
Indoor and Outdoor Water Park
www.alpamare.ch

Sattel Hochstuckli - Sattel
Summer: Roller park, bouncy trampolines, metal toboggan run, chair lifts...
www.sattel-hochstuckli.ch

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SOLOTHURN

Storchensiedlung Altreu - Stork Colony - Grenchen
It's on the River Aare and you can visit the info center for free. There are various restaurants in the area and boat trips are also possible. Lots of storks are in the trees!
Open from April to the end of September.
www.witi-schutzzone.ch

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ST. GALLEN

Säntispark - Abtwil bei St. Gallen
Waterpark
www.saentispark.ch

Abenteurerland Walter Zoo - Gossau
www.walterzoo.ch

Sportbahnen Atzmännig - Goldingen
Summer: Playground, trampolines, metal toboggan run...
www.atzmaennig.ch

THURGAU

Connyland - Lipperswil
Outdoor amusement theme park.
www.connyland.ch

Pferdehändler - Märstetten
Donkey & Pony rides, horse camps...
www.pferdehaendler.ch

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TICINO

The 3 medieval castles of Bellinzona
http://bellinzona.arounder.com

Sledding and beginner skiing 14 km from the center of Lugano
www.novaggio.ch

Alprose Chocolate Museum in Caslano-Lugano
www.alprose.ch

Caslano Minigolf
Great little place with minigolf, trampolines and small cars.
www.minigolfcaslano.ch

Lido di Caslano
Nice small sandy beach on the lake between Ponte Tresa and Lugano.
www.lidodicaslano.ch

Lama Trekking - Iseo
www.lama-trekking.ch.vu

Lido di Lugano
Great place in the summer months with huge fun paddling pool.
www.lugano.ch

Play Planet in Pregassona-Lugano
Pizzeria & Indoor playground for 0-12 years
www.playplanet.it

Swiss Miniatur in Melide-Lugano
An open-air museum with the most important Swiss buildings and means of transportation.
www.swissminiatur.ch

Tassino Park - Lugano
Great park with lots of space, picnic and play areas.
http://tinyurl.com/bz3ml

Zoo al Maglio - Magliaso
The zoo is situated on the banks of the Magliasina river and is especially suited for young children since the animals can be petted and fed.
www.zooalmaglio.ch

Monte Tamaro
Take the cable car to the top of the mountain - Lots of activities for children, summer bob sledding, adventure park and play ground for the youngest.
www.montetamaro.ch

Lamatreks - Ponte Capriasca
Lama trekking in the mountains for children and families.
www.lamatreks.ch

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VALAIS

Chez Gaby - Champoussin
Farm, restaurant, horse back riding & adventure park in the woods.
www.pointsud.ch

Labyrinthe Aventur Parc - Evionnaz
www.labyrinthes.ch

Happyland New - Granges
Minigolf, game rooms & amusement park rides.
www.happylandnew.ch

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VAUD

Parc Aventure - Aigle
Outdoor adventure park fun for the whole family, 8 years and older.
www.parc-aventure.ch

Espace Junior - Aigle
Indoor play park for kids ages 2-12.
www.espacejunior.ch

Park Im Grüene Signal de Bougy - Bougy
Located between Lausanne & Nyon. Large open air park with mini-golf and playground.
www.signaldebougy.ch

Château de Gruyères
www.chateau-gruyeres.ch

Espace de Inventions Vallee de la Jeunesse - Lausanne
www.espace-des-inventions.ch

Swiss Museum of Games - La Tour-de-Peilz
Located in a castle on Lake Geneva between Montreux and Aigle.
www.museedujeu.com

Swiss Vapeur Parc - Le Bouveret
Located near the lake not far from Montreux, close to France. Great fun for the little ones to ride the trains through miniature towns.
www.swissvapeur.ch

Zoo La Garenne - Le Vaud
www.lagarenne.ch

Tobagganing Park - Leysin
Located in the mountains above Aigle.
www.tobogganing.ch/en

Billy's Indoor Playplace - Montreux
Ages 7 months to 7 years accompanied by an adult.
www.montreux.ch/billys

Payerneland - Payerne
Go-carting, Mini Golf and Indoor play park.
www.payerneland.ch

Château de Chillon - Villeneuve
near Montreux
www.chillon.ch

Fun Planet - Villeneuve
Located between Montreux & Aigle, it has arcades, bowling, go-carts, indoor children's playroom... www.funplanet.ch

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ZURICH

Grüt Farm - Adliswil
Mövenpick Restaurant with playground & small zoo.
www.moevenpick-gastronomy.com

Bruno Weber Skulpturenpark - Dietikon
Open from April to the end of October, every Saturday and the first Sunday of the month.
www.bruno-weber.ch

Starbie Indoor Play Park - Dietikon
www.starbie.ch

Trampolino Indoor Play Park - Dietikon
www.trampolino.info

Wildpark Langenberg - Langnau am Albis
Free enty on this great animal park on the left hand side of the lake of Zurich. The park features playgrounds, a restaurant, picknick areas and great walking paths to view animals such as wolves, deer, lynx and many more
www.myswitzerland.com

Naturzentrum Sihlwald - just after Langnau am Abis
The outside area is open year round. It has a small play area and nice walks along the Sihl river. The museum and small café/gift shop are open from about the middle of March until November.
www3.stzh.ch/internet/gsz/home/naturraeume/sihlwald/naturzentrum.html

Park Im Grüene - Rüschlikon
Outdoor playground, miniature train rides, puppet shows, swimming pool, cafeteria... (click on "Freizeitparks")
www.migros.ch

Jucker Farm - Seegräben
Wonderful outdoor place for families. They have a cafe, trampolines, a petting zoo, a store selling fresh organic produce and homemade food, and a playground. On Sundays reserve for Sunday brunch with pony rides for the children.
www.juckerfarmart.ch

Kindercity - Volketswil
Indoor educational activities for kids up to age 12.
www.kindercity.ch

Planeta Magic - Wädenswil
Indoor Play Park for kids from 1-12 years
www.planetamagic.ch

Technorama Science Center in Winterthur
Wonderful hands-on activites for ages 4 and up
www.technorama.ch

Bambinos Indoor Play Park- Zurich-Wiedikon
www.bambinos.ch

Urania Observatory - Zurich
http://urania.astronomie.ch

Waldhaus Katzensee - Zurich
The perfect family restaurant with a collection of 1-franc rides out front, a small train to ride, and a playground - all within view of an outdoor eating area.
www.waldhaus-katzensee.ch

Zoo - Zurich
Great zoo with a special children's zoo included (zoolino).
www.zoo.ch

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