Switzerland is nearly the size of Vermont and New Hampshire combined and has a population of 8,7 million people. It is a landlocked country that is a haven for travellers and families who want to enjoy sweepingly dramatic landscapes.
Why is Switzerland a great destination for families with kids?
Switzerland is clean, safe, has lots of green space and a huge amount of outdoor activities that make it a great vacation destination for families with kids. Home to glittering lakes, villages oozing charm, glaciers, waterfalls and lakeside hamlets nestled in the shadow of the craggy Alps. Families with kids should visit the cities of Zurich, Geneva and Lausanne to enjoy the history and culture, and don’t forget the cheese, chocolates and clocks! Families truly wishing to immerse themselves in the culture should visit some of the more popular smaller towns in the Jungfrau region like Interlaken, Grindewald, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen and Murren.
Switzerland is equally fantastic as a vacation destination in summer and winter. The same magnificent, wide, sweeping slopes that you traverse on your skis or snowboards are equally majestic by mountain bike or whilst hiking.
Must see places in Switzerland
Not a big country but there is still plenty to see. Some of these places include:
a. Alps – the Matterhorn
b. Chapel Bridge – The Top of Europe
c. Lake Geneva
d. Zurich
e. Bern
f. St Moritz
g. Lucerne -Chapel Bridge
h. Interlaken
How long would you vacation in Switzerland?
If its your first time visiting Switzerland then 7 to 10 days would be perfect. This depends, of course, on whether you are visiting during winter or summer. A winter vacation will no doubt have you tied to one or two ski resorts whereas a summer vacation gives you greater freedom of movement. It’s hard to choose when is the best time to visit as it is so beautiful at any time of the year.
For 7 to 10 days we would recommend 2 to 3 locations – Zurich for a day or two, Bernese Oberland (Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald, Interlaken)and then Lucerne before heading back to Zurich to head home. Ten days and more could incorporate some time at Lake Geneva.
Our top 10 reasons to visit Switzerland:
- Swiss charm
- Fabulous diversity of languages and culture
- Varied climate, summer if also a wonderful time to visit
- Postcard perfect scenery
- Cheese and chocolate
- Warm, welcoming people
- Location is perfect: Switzerland for breakfast, Italy for lunch
- Walking, hiking, biking
- Extreme adventure sports
- Clean and safe to visit
Top 10 things to do in Switzerland with kids
Out top 10 things to do in Switzerland with kids are in no particular order and presume that you are visiting the whole of Switzerland. These have had the best feedback from our clients:
- Take a Tuk Tuk tour of Zurich with a local
- Enjoy a lunch cruise on Lake Lucerne
- Take a train to Jungfraujoch, the top of Europe
- Ride the rapids in Interlaken
- Do some night sledding in the Swiss Alps at Interlaken
- Enjoy all the chocolates you can in Geneva
- Enjoy one of many ski resorts in winter
- Go hiking and biking on the Alps in summertime
- Visit Lake Lucerne castles and villas
- Tour Geneva form the Lake
How can we help?
While we live in Europe we believe we are in the best position to speak about, to advise you and help you to plan a memorable vacation. Let us help you by taking advantage of our vacation consulting or itinerary development services. Working to your budget we’ll discuss the best locations, present you with the best family accommodations, family focused tours/excursion/activities and work out the logistics for you.
So if you are planning a vacation to Switzerland and you need some help then just drop us a line and we’ll set up a time to call you and let you know how we might help.