Ideas to connect with Nature in Switzerland
Switzerland is ideal to introduce your children to activities in nature.
The mountains are stimulating and challenging all year round, and it is never too late or too early to start exploring them.
The natural beauty and accessibility of the Swiss Alps make it easier to convince reluctant pre-teens and teens to join you for family time, even if you need to lure them with the instagram-friendly imagery.
Melinda Taylor Schoutens mother of two, an educator and co-author of the book series, Fresh Air Kids Switzerland, has personally witnessed the power of nature immersion on her own children and shares what triggered her to follow this path while she speaks about the specific benefits of being outdoors.
For those that want to make a weekend trip of it, there are various mountain huts around the Swiss Alps already tested by Fresh Air Kids, that cater to the intrepid souls that are brave enough to trail the entire family along.
As the weather can be tricky, be sure to prepare the whole family with the right clothes and shoes.
Here are our favorite educational and fun ideas on how to enjoy nice weather with kids, around Zurich
0 – 6 Years old
- Wilderness Park Zurich
- Richterswil Playground Horn
- Josefwiese Park
4+ Years old
- Aathal Dinosaur Museum
- Knies Kinderzoo
- Nature and Animal Park Goldau
5+ Years old
- Freestyle Park Zurich
- Brunni Globis Treasure Hunt
- The Mühlerama Museum
