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Switzerland welcomes visitors of all ages with the same excitement and enthusiasm. It has something for everyone for a memorable Swiss holiday, especially for children. Although you may not need special reasons to visit Switzerland with kids, they are in for a treat. You will find several things to do in Switzerland with kids along with kids-specific activities.

As it is, children can enjoy most of the attractions in Switzerland with you. But there are some activities that you can enjoy with them. Share their enthusiasm of new discoveries and revel in their untainted passion for new experiences. Here are 10 reasons your kids will love Switzerland.

1. Animal Farms

Children all over the world share a special kind of fascination for animals of all kinds. Switzerland has numerous animal farms that allow children to get close and interact with the four-legged residents. Wildhaus offers Llama trekking while Goat-Peter in Savognin is all about goats. The riding Centre in Crans-Montana offers riding course and miniature-horse rides. Get close to American Bison at the Bison Ranch in Les Prés d’Orvin and get hands-on lessons in the art of sheep-shearing at Luek-Susten.

2. Alpamare Water Park

How does spending a day at Europe’s largest indoor water park sound? Located just outside Zurich, the Alpamare Water Park is a fun-filled destination for the entire family. It has 12 water slides that twist and turn and take you on an adrenaline-filled joyride. The younger children can splash about in heated pools as the older ones take on the Rio Mare River current pool. Relax in a rejuvenating thermal bath and knead away your worries at the in-house spa.

3. Aathal Dinosaur Museum

Go back millions of years and walk among the leviathans that ruled the earth long before us. The museum offers a fascinating insight into the lives of the giants of the past. Be amazed by the 25-foot-long Allosaurus even as replica skeletons and reconstructions educate. Don’t miss the “Heads of Colossus” exhibit, which includes skulls of a prehistoric crocodile and a flying dinosaur. Buy fun souvenirs to take back home as a reminder of this daring expedition into the unknown.

4. Mount Titlis

Mount Titlis is a quintessential part of a Swiss holiday. It is a hub of attractions and activities aimed at maximum fun. Even getting there is an adventure. It includes a cable car ride, the Rotair, that rotates 360-degrees as it goes up. Start your adventure with Titlis Cliff Walk and explore the ice-cave carved into the glacier. Continue the fun at Trübsee Adventure. Discover the joys of a trampoline, walk the slackline, and enjoy high-flying thrill at BagJump Tower.

5. Chocolate Train

Chocolates and trains are two fascinations of childhood. The Chocolate Train that runs between Montreux and Callier-Nestlé Chocolate Factory combines them for an unforgettable experience in Switzerland. The train is a vintage 1915 “Belle Epoque” Pullman that is a stately reminder of more stylish times. The seven-and-a-half-hour ride is filled with chocolaty delights. Look forward to a guided tour of the epic chocolate factory at the end of the journey. The tour also includes a trip to Broc’s Gruyere factory.

6. Lindt Home of Chocolate

Continue the sweet journey of discovery at Lindt Home of Chocolate and its massive chocolate fountain. It is a magical world of chocolate that mesmerises young and old alike. Here you not only get to see how chocolate is made, but also get to make your own chocolate with a little help from a Lindt master chocolatier. Explore the museum for an interactive, mouth-watering history lesson. End your tour with a shopping expedition at the world’s largest Lindt chocolate store.

7. Aquatis Aquarium-Vivarium

Aquatis is one place you should not miss if you’re visiting Switzerland with children. It is the largest aquarium and vivarium in Europe. It is home to 10,000 fishes and 100 reptiles and amphibians. It is a fascinating and immersive journey through life under water. There are 46 vivariums and terrariums categorised according to different ecosystems. Children can get close to aquatic wildlife and learn more about it. Aquatis also offers an option of overnight stay at their aquatic-themed hotel.

8. Grindelwald-First

Grindelwald-First is the starting point of many adventures. A cable car ride is the best way to reach the top where the real adventures begin. There are a couple of activities that will specifically fascinate children. The First Flyer zipline is a thrilling ride that zips over the snow-covered slopes. The other is a downhill scooter ride that puts the wind in their hair. There’s even a children’s playground at the Bort middle station to keep the little ones busy.

9. Swiss Museum of Transport

The Swiss Museum of Transport is a chronicle of the evolution of transport in Switzerland. There are more than 3,000 exhibits that range from old locomotives to giant airplanes. One of the other major attractions here is the giant planetarium and big-screen documentaries which are the biggest ones in Switzerland. There’s a dedicated play area for children as well as virtual tours of some of Switzerland’s most popular attractions. Visitors are allowed to interact with some of the exhibits for a more immersive experience.

10. Mt. Pilatus – The Dragon Mountain

Mount Pilatus is a legendary mountain packed with lore and adventure. Enter the realm of the dragon of Pilatus at the top and interact with him at Dragon World. Climb down a bit to Fräkmüntegg-Krienseregg middle station to enjoy many thrilling activities. Treetop Walkway, Rope Park and Dragon Glider at Fränkmüntegg Adventures pack an exhilarating punch. PILU Land at Krienseregg is an adventure playground that offers tons of excitement with its Dragon Castle, Dragon Woods, and Dragon Land. In winter, downhill tobogganing from Fräkmüntegg-Krienseregg middle station offers hours of fun.

Enjoy a different side of Switzerland through your child’s perspective for pure, limitless fun. Book your holiday through SOTC and leave the rest to us.