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Zürich
A neighbourhood park beside the viaduct, with a playground, water play and room for a family picnic.
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Josefwiese, 8005 Zürich
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Bern
Climb the wooden dragon, play under the trees and enjoy the gardens above Bern's old town.
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Rosengarten, Aargauerstalden / Laubeggstrasse, Bern
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Lausanne
A playground with a large sandpit at the foot of Montriond hill, close to the Botanical Garden.
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Place de Milan, 1006 Lausanne
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Zürich
A self-guided museum trail with puzzles for families with children aged 6 and above, accompanied by an adult. Allow about 45 minutes during museum opening hours. The trail is included in museum admission.
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Englischviertelstrasse 9, 8032 Zürich
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Basel
Basel's largest park has five themed play islands for climbing, swinging, sliding, sand and water, plus a separate toddler playground.
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Kannenfeldpark, 4056 Basel
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Lugano
A lakeside city park with a large playground, shady paths, fountains and plenty of room for a family walk or picnic.
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Viale Carlo Cattaneo, 6900 Lugano
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
St. Gallen
Meet ibex, lynx, deer, wild boar and marmots in a free wildlife park on the Rosenberg hill above St. Gallen.
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Kirchlistrasse 92, 9010 St. Gallen
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Winterthur
A free forest wildlife park with native animals, nature trails, picnic areas and a large playground on Winterthur's Eschenberg.
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Bruderhausstrasse 3, 8400 Winterthur
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Zürich
Discover dinosaurs, native animals and the diversity of life in a free museum for curious visitors of all ages. Children under 12 need an adult.
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Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4, 8006 Zürich
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Genève
One of Geneva's largest family recreation areas, with a forest-themed playground, water play, picnic spaces and a free animal park.
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Chemin de la Bâtie, Genève
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Wabern
Bern's largest playground has climbing structures, a giant marble run and free year-round play areas. The miniature railway and Kids Cars cost extra and depend on weather.
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Gurten – Park im Grünen, 3084 Wabern
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Winterthur
Experiment with hundreds of hands-on science stations, demonstrations and laboratories at one of Europe's largest science centres.
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Technoramastrasse 1, 8404 Winterthur
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Luzern
Explore trains, cars, aircraft, ships and space travel through interactive exhibits for every age. The museum is open 365 days a year; hours vary by season.
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Haldenstrasse 44, 6006 Luzern
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Fribourg
A free, family-friendly natural history museum with fossils, minerals, regional wildlife and hands-on exploration activities.
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Chemin du Musée 6, 1700 Fribourg
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Vevey
Explore food through sensory experiments, interactive displays and playful learning at the world's first museum dedicated to nutrition.
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Quai Perdonnet 25, 1800 Vevey
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Sion
Discover Alpine wildlife, geology and biodiversity through family-friendly natural history displays in Sion's old town.
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Rue des Châteaux 12, 1950 Sion
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Baden
Play, experiment and explore 300 years of childhood culture through hands-on exhibits designed for children and grown-ups.
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Ländliweg 7, 5400 Baden
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Solothurn
Touch specimens, try interactive models and meet the region's animals, fossils and famous dinosaur tracks in a free family museum.
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Klosterplatz 2, 4500 Solothurn
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
La Chaux-de-Fonds
Combine a free zoo visit with a natural history museum and vivarium, plus playful discovery activities for young visitors.
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Replat du Dahu 1, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
Chur
A large central playground with water play, a zip line, sand, climbing structures, a tube slide, shade and picnic tables.
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Quaderstrasse, 7000 Chur
Source · Last checked 2026-10-24
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