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The Grand Tour is signposted in a clockwise direction. On the climbing practice wall behind Hotel Handeck, even children can get to grips with the Grimsel mountain world. © M. Nutt Grüezi

Zero stress. That’s what families want on holiday. And it’s what they’ll find at the Swiss Family Hotels & Lodgings. These locations are geared perfectly to the needs of both children and their parents, allow- ing little ones to let off steam and grown-ups to enjoy some time to themselves. Authentic family accommodation can be found in some of the most beautiful parts of Switzerland and comes in all sizes and categories, from camping sites and chalets to five-star hotels.

We hope you have an exciting and relaxing family holiday in Switzerland.

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4 6 10 Bern Family paradise: the Swiss Family Hotels & Lodgings 20 Lake Geneva Region 40 22 Mule trekking: Graubünden tracing the smugglers’ trails through the Jura hills 36 Jura & Three-Lakes 54 44 Like a fairytale: Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region where Braunwald enchants its guests 50 Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein 58 Ticino 66 Valais 72 Zurich Region

5 Caribbean? No, Ticino! At Albergo Losone, over 400 palm trees radiate exotic holiday flair. © C. Schuerpf Mr Glaus, what can families look forward to at your hotel? We have the largest palm garden in Switzerland, our own nine-hole golf course Family and lots of quirky features, such as our paradise segway fleet.

Welcome to the Swiss Family Hotels & Lodgings

Diego Glaus Nature resort, five-star palace, holiday village, Owner of Albergo Losone youth hostel or camping site – with a varied What do you offer range of accommodation to choose from, the specially for children? Our steam train from Swiss Family Hotels & Lodgings are the perfect 1898 is certainly a place to stay for active families. special attraction. We also offer a petting zoo, Perhaps you prefer an exotic paradise on the go-carts, bikes, golf and banks of the River Maggia? Albergo Losone, diving lessons just for founded in 1954 as Europe’s first motel, is children, and much more. today one of the most innovative family hotels in Switzerland – as evidenced by its three- And what about generation discount. parents? Our supervised activi- If three generations of the same family stay ties run daily until at the hotel, the age difference between the 10 p.m., giving parents plenty of time to them- youngest and oldest member is converted into selves. After all, a good francs and deducted from the bill each night. kids’ programme also So if a grandfather is 70 and his grandchild is means happy parents. ten, the family will save 60 francs a day.

7 Family holidays to treasure. At rocksresort Laax, even little ones can gain their first Finding the right accommodation is key to freestyle experience. a fun-filled family holiday. The Swiss Family Hotels & Lodgings are the answer. The selected establishments not only score highly in terms of their location and variety, but offer practical, family-friendly facilities – from space to play and supervised activities to flexible mealtimes. Most importantly, families are truly welcome here and children can be children.

Parents and children alike will feel at home in the stylish atmosphere of Huus Gstaad.

8 Families. Le Bémont Youth Hostel combines all the facets of the Franches-Montagnes and offers bike tours, hikes and inter­ action with horses. Guests sleep in a typical Jura farmhouse.

Checked and recommended

The following are just some of the criteria that Swiss Family Hotels & Lodgings meet:

Families are expressly welcome

Family-friendly facilities

Playroom indoors and playground outdoors

Restaurant offering children’s meals and flexible mealtimes

Specially identified facilities offering professional animation and childcare programmes The Zinal Reka Holiday Village

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9 Bern. A canton as diverse as any country: magnificent mountains, majestic lakes, the lovely Emmental and historical cities such as Switzerland’s capital Bern make for unforgettable memories. Lake Oeschinen near Kandersteg in the © D. Birri Ô 1 Adelboden: Ferien- und Familienhotel Alpina

Children love having lots of room to play both in and around the hotel, while parents like the quiet, yet central location close to nature.

Family highlights See the dwarf goats and rabbits in the petting zoo

+41 (0)33 673 75 75 [email protected] www.alpina-adelboden.ch

2 Brienz: Familiencamping Aaregg

Facing the turquoise waters of , with its back to the Bernese , the campsite, its bungalows, chalets and pod houses are in a dream location.

Family highlights Lose track of time on the water tram- polines and in the children’s cinema

+41 (0)33 951 18 43 [email protected] www.aaregg.ch

12 Families. Bern. Õ 3 Grindelwald: Apartments & Hotel Kirchbühl

In Kirchbühl, families can choose whether to stay in a hotel room or an apart- ment. You’ll have relaxing family holidays either way.

Family highlights You can order a packed lunch with local products in advance

+41 (0)33 854 40 80 [email protected] www.kirchbuehl.ch

À 4 Grindelwald: Belvedere Swiss Quality Hotel

With flexible mealtimes, games delivered to your room and an indoor swim- ming pool, the hotel run by the third generation of the same family is a dream for children and parents alike.

Family highlights Children up to the age of 11 and accompanied by their parents stay for free +41 (0)33 888 99 99 [email protected] www.belvedere-grindelwald.ch

13 5 Grindelwald: Grindelwald Youth Hostel

The quaint old wooden chalet and its modern annex in a quiet location above the village offer guests a prime view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Family highlights Self-catering holidays in the romantic woodland chalet

+41 (0)33 853 10 09 [email protected] www.youthhostel.ch/grindelwald

à 6 Guttannen: Hotel und Naturresort Handeck

GaultMillau: 14 points Idyllically located between craggy peaks and sleepy gorges in the heart of the Grimsel region, the hotel offers lots for both children and grown-ups to discover and enjoy.

Family highlights Children’s climbing practice wall and outdoor pool (32 °C)

+41 (0)33 982 36 11 [email protected] www.grimselwelt.ch

14 Families. Bern. 7 Hasliberg: Hasliberg Reka Holiday Village

The sun-drenched village above is home to Muggesstutz and the other Hasli dwarfs from Swiss children’s stories. Discover the region’s natural beauty on the two dwarfs’ paths.

Family highlights Dip into another world on the dwarfs’ paths

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/hasliberg

8 Lauterbrunnen: Camping Jungfrau

In the Jungfrau campsite, you camp next to the fa- mous Staubbach Falls, one of the 72 waterfalls that make Lauterbrunnen Val- ley famous worldwide.

Family highlights Adventure activities for all the family in the Jungfrau Region

+41 (0)33 856 20 10 [email protected] www.camping-jungfrau.ch

15 9 Leissigen: Leissigen Youth Hostel

The family of Ovaltine in- ventor Albert Wander used to spend their summers in this magnificent villa. Today guests from across the globe enjoy the fairy- tale location.

Family highlights Splash and relax on the private pebble beach on Lake Thun

+41 (0)33 847 12 14 [email protected] www.youthhostel.ch/leissigen

Ô 10 Lenk: Hotel Krone

There are many reasons for staying at the Hotel Krone: the central location of the rustic wooden chalet, the spacious suites and the fun Kids’ Club.

Family highlights In summer, the mountain railways are included in the room price

+41 (0)33 736 33 44 [email protected] www.krone-lenk.ch

16 Families. Bern. 11 Lenk: Lenk Reka Holiday Village

The Reka Holiday Village in Lenk offers numerous attractions to delight youngsters, such as a chil- dren’s road for thrilling scooter, toy car or motor- bike rides.

Family highlights Alpkultur playpark with a petting zoo, climbing frames and a mini steam train

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/lenk

À 12 Saanen: Huus Gstaad

GaultMillau: 14 points Behind the wooden facade of the traditional chalet hotel is a modern interior with a playroom and a players’ lounge for young people.

Family highlights Rafting and canyoning trips in sum- mer, or learn to ski or snowboard in the hotel’s own ski school

+41 (0)33 748 04 04 [email protected] www.huusgstaad.com

17 13 Saanen: Gstaad Saanenland Youth Hostel

The wooden facade is still light brown – unsurpris- ingly, as this ideally located building, just a few kilo- metres from the famous chalet village, was only constructed a few year ago.

Family highlights Numerous hikes and cycling tours starting from the hostel

+41 (0)33 744 13 43 [email protected] www.youthhostel.ch/gstaadsaanenland

Wisa Gloria Since the 1950s, generations of children have learned to pedal on these tricycles. Even today, the classic model with its red steel frame, white tyres and beechwood saddle can be found in playrooms throughout Switzerland. wisagloria.com

18 Families. Bern. Children playing in the SBB family carriage © SBB CFF FFS

A moving playground. Ever wondered what a mobile amusement park would be like? Brünig Safari with the Luzern– The Swiss transport system has Interlaken­ Express © zb Zentralbahn AG come up with something similar for young guests: while parents These and a whole host of sit back and relax, children can other activities are offered for play to their heart’s content in free to children from the age the SBB family carriage. And on of 6 up to their 16th birthday boat trips, specially designed with the Swiss Family Card. play areas have been set up for It can be added to any Swiss little ones. Travel System ticket at no extra charge. Those looking for even more of an adventure can set out on a very special kind of scavenger Swiss Travel System hunt: the Brünig Safari. Looking Swiss Travel System tickets may only be out of the train window, travellers purchased by those residing permanently outside Switzerland and Liechtenstein. will be able to spy 13 life-sized MySwitzerland.com/swisstravelsystem wooden animal figures along the route from Lucerne to Interlaken. Lake Geneva Region. A dazzling lake, sun-soaked vineyards and cultural capital , with its ballet scene, fascinating museums and outstanding restaurants: celebrate the local “art de vivre”.

The Lavaux winegrowing area is a UNESCO World Heritage. © M. Gyger 14 Rougemont: Reka Residence Rougemont

Children have lots of room to play around the renovated wooden cha- lets. Parents can join in or admire the wonderful scenery from their balcony or seat.

Family highlights Bikes, children’s bike trailers and helmets for hire

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/rougemont

Trauffer Each one of these toys is unique. The dappled cows with little golden bells created by Alfred Trauffer in 1938 are still carved, polished and painted individually by hand today. trauffer-holzspielwaren.ch

21 Graubünden. 937 peaks, 150 valleys, 615 lakes – Graubünden combines pristine nature with picturesque villages. Enjoy incredible views as the Albula/ Bernina railway route, part of the UNESCO World Heritage, crosses the landscape. Bridge over the Inn between Scuol and Gurlaina © J. Geerk Õ 15 Arosa: Sunstar Hotel Arosa

This hotel offers a free pass for the mountain rail- ways in summer and a free ski pass in winter. The ski school is also included for children up to the age of 17.

Family highlights Large play area and kids’ indoor pool activities, wellness area for adults

+41 (0)81 378 77 77 [email protected] www.arosa.sunstar.ch

16 Bergün: Bergün Reka Holiday Village

The main theme of the appealing Reka Holiday Village in Bergün is trains. Children can board the holiday village’s train out- side their door and chug around the village.

Family highlights Guests travel free on Rhaetian Railway from March to October

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/berguen

24 Families. Graubünden. Ô 17 Breil/Brigels: Hotel Alpina

In this unique setting, holidays are never boring. After a day of adventure, you can unwind in the Alpina and enjoy a deli- cious meal.

Family highlights Playpark with giant trampoline and big playroom

+41 (0)81 941 14 13 [email protected] www.alpina-brigels.ch

18 Breil/Brigels: Pradas Resort Brigels

Fun for young and old: the kids’ club designed exclu- sively by Ravensburger will keep guests entertained for hours before they take a dip in one of the large pools.

Family highlights Ease into the day with bread rolls delivered to your door

+41 (0)81 920 14 00 [email protected] www.pradasresort.ch

25 19 Davos: Davos Youthpalace – Youth Hostel

Built in 1913, the former sanatorium Beau-Site used to offer respite to the sick in the healthy Davos air. In 2001, it became the first youth palace in Switzerland.

Family highlights Take the Parsenn funicular up to a hiking and biking El Dorado

+41 (0)81 410 19 20 [email protected] www.youthhostel.ch/davos

À 20 Davos Platz: Arabella Hotel Waldhuus Davos

Boasting 93 rooms and suites, this hotel is next to the cross-country ski trail and the golf course in summer. Two children up to the age of 16 sleep for free in their parents’ room.

Family highlights Fun and games in a 100-square metre area in the supervised Globi Kids’ Club

+41 (0)81 417 93 33 [email protected] www.waldhuusdavos.ch

26 Families. Graubünden. Ô 21 Davos Wiesen: Aparthotel Muchetta

This family hotel has specialised in catering to guests of all ages for many years. The apart- ments are particularly convenient for three- generation families.

Family highlights Playroom and family spa, free cable cars and mountain railways in summer

+41 (0)81 410 41 00 [email protected] www.aparthotel-davos.ch

22 Disentis: Disentis Reka Holiday Village

You can see the colourful wooden shutters of the holiday apartments from far away. In winter, the ski piste is on the doorstep and in summer kids can dig for gold in the playpark.

Family highlights Gold-digging town with mine, digger and gold-panning sluice

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/disentis

27 À 23 Flims Waldhaus: Hotel Adula

One of the 21 best well- ness hotels in Switzerland, according to a Swiss Sunday newspaper. Even children have their own wellness programme here.

Family highlights Rent a scooter and ride downhill from Foppa to Flims

+41 (0)81 928 28 28 [email protected] www.adula.ch

Ô 24 Klosters: Hotel Sport

Despite its name, parents and children can really relax in the Hotel Sport, as there is plenty of room.

Family highlights Active fun in the indoor pool, in the gym, on the minigolf course and on the tennis courts

+41 (0)81 423 30 30 [email protected] www.hotel-sport.ch

28 Families. Graubünden. 25 Klosters: Klosters Youth Hostel

In the cosy atmosphere of this beautiful wooden house, climbers meet ramblers, travellers from afar meet locals, and singles meet families.

Family highlights Enjoy the scenery on special children’s hiking paths

+41 (0)81 422 13 16 [email protected] www.youthhostel.ch/klosters

Õ 26 Klosters: Silvretta Parkhotel

Thanks to the activity programmes, parents can have both varied and relaxing holidays with their children – in winter or in summer!

Family highlights Rainy-day activities include bowling, pool table and wellness

+41 (0)81 423 34 35 [email protected] www.silvretta.ch

29 27 Laax: rocksresort

The Premium Swiss Family Hotel offers stylish, mod- ern apartments of various sizes for your holidays.

Family highlights Games, activities and fun for the whole family in the new rocksresort park

+41 (0)81 927 97 97 [email protected] www.rocksresort.com

À 28 Lenzerheide: Hotel Schweizerhof

GaultMillau: 15 points Thanks to the varied pro- gramme – children’s play- group, entertainment, MTB weeks for teenagers, the biggest hammam in the Alps – no one gets bored in the Schweizerhof.

Family highlights Kids sleep for free in their grand­ parents’ room

+41 (0)81 385 25 25 [email protected] www.schweizerhof-lenzerheide.ch

30 Families. Graubünden. Dear kids: there are toys and chocolates on every  ight.

Dear parents: they’re free.

Enjoy Swiss quality and hospitality from the moment you‘re boarding.

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In the heart of the mag­ nificent Engadin moun- tains, families can unwind at the Reka Holiday Resort in 16 large attractively priced apartments of vary- ing sizes.

Family highlights Discounted entry to Zernez family pool

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/madulain

Ä 30 Pontresina: Grand Hotel Kronenhof

GaultMillau: 16 points Special treats for “very im- portant kids”, such as free ice cream and hot choco- late in all hotel restaurants and a syrup bar in the Krönchen Kids’ Club.

Family highlights Children’s waterworld with slide and water games in the Kronenhof Spa

+41 (0)81 830 30 30 [email protected] www.kronenhof.com

32 Families. Graubünden. 31 Savognin: Surses Alpin

The spacious and modern 2.5 to 4.5-room apartments set against an unparalleled Alpine backdrop will make guests feel like they are in heaven.

Family highlights Discover Alpine flora on buggy-friendly trails

+41 (0)81 669 10 10 [email protected] www.sursesalpin.ch

32 Scuol: Reka Residence Scuol

The newly renovated Reka Holiday Resort in Scuol is ideally located for adven- turous families, with the Swiss National Park on its doorstep.

Family highlights Children’s road with cars, tractors, scooters and go-carts

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/scuol

33 33 St. Moritz: St. Moritz Youth Hostel

Playrooms for younger and older children, modern recreation rooms and a super terrace – St. Moritz Youth Hostel lives up to its fashionable location.

Family highlights Try out windsurfing or archery with the holiday pass

+41 (0)81 836 61 11 [email protected] www.youthhostel.ch/st.moritz

34 Valbella: Valbella Youth Hostel

The first youth hostel in Switzerland is now a successful mixture of old and new with light-filled rooms, a cosy lounge and a large dining-room look- ing onto the lake.

Family highlights A refreshing dip in the Heidsee

+41 (0)81 384 12 08 [email protected] www.youthhostel.ch/valbella

34 Families. Graubünden. À 35 Valbella: Valbella Inn Resort

This Premium Swiss Family Hotel offers a varied programme for children, giving parents a chance to spend a few hours together on their own.

Family highlights Creative fun in the Kids Inn Lego paradise

+41 (0)81 385 08 08 [email protected] www.valbellainn.ch

À 36 Zuoz: Hotel Castell

GaultMillau: 13 points High above Zuoz, Hotel Castell is an ideal holiday venue for the whole family, thanks to its own cinema, children’s club, playpark in summer and ice rink in winter.

Family highlights Weekly kids’ programme with children’s pony-rides, hammam and cinema

+41 (0)81 851 52 53 [email protected] www.hotelcastell.ch

35 Jura & Three-Lakes. One region, two worlds: scenic lakes with terraced vineyards contrasted against ancient forests, rivers and gorges. Here, watchmaking and horse breeding date back centuries. Gorge of the rushing Areuse near Boudry © C. Sonderegger 37 Le Bémont: Le Bémont Youth Hostel

Lush green meadows, grazing horses and rolling hills – spend the night in Le Bémont Youth Hostel and get to know Jura’s picturesque countryside.

Family highlights Visit Étang de la Gruère lake or hike along the River Doubs

+41 (0)32 951 17 07 [email protected] www.youthhostel.ch/bemont

38 Montfaucon: Montfaucon Reka Holiday Village

The attractive holiday homes on a hill next to the typical Jura village of Montfaucon offer a great view, comfortable accom- modation and a spacious wellness area.

Family highlights Playpark with a “clocks and time” theme

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/montfaucon

38 Families. Jura & Three-Lakes. 39 St-Ursanne: Centre de vacances de Tariche

In the holiday centre by the River Doubs, guests sleep in their own tent, in a bungalow or in one of the three hotel rooms.

Family highlights Bike tour or canoe trip on the Doubs to the medieval city of St-Ursanne

+41 (0)32 433 46 19 [email protected] www.tariche.ch

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39 Enchanting trails

Following in the footsteps of smugglers: mule trekking in the Jura is an adventure packed with mystical moments.

40 At Chasseral Outdoor in the Bernese Jura, Beate and Tony Krähenbühl demonstrate the potential of agritourism.

The Krähenbühls have been running their farm, trekking and “hostelry” business in La Ferrière since 2010. Those who don’t want to go on a tour but simply spend a couple of days breathing fresh country air can also stay here.

Text: Christoph Zurfluh Images: Markus Bühler

41 Fun for younger ones: children and teenagers also have the chance to take the reins during the mule treks, often accompanied by the home-bred Swiss hunting dogs.

Fifty Highland cattle, twenty Mangalitza pigs, ten mules as well as rabbits, dogs and goats live with Tony and Beate Krähenbühl. The couple also provide foster care for Pure idyll: guests are drawn here by children, who can find the simple, uncomplicated way of life their feet by helping out on at 1,000 metres above sea level. the farm.

42 Families. Enchanting trails. Easy to look after, docile and extremely intelligent: “For a handful of oats as a reward, mules will even go shopping for you,” says Tony Krähenbühl with a laugh.

The Krähenbühls used to spend up to a week away from the farm. Today, the mule treks generally last one to two days and take visitors through the picturesque Jura hills – as well as along the occasional old smugglers’ trail.

More farm experiences at MySwitzerland.com/agritourism

43 Lucerne-

Lake Lucerne Region. Peaks offering a great view, such as Pilatus, Rigi and Titlis, the fjord-like Lake Lucerne and the eponymous city – this central Swiss region offers plenty of variety. View from Pilatus of Lake Lucerne near © A. Graessl 40 Engelberg: Titlis Resort

Hiking, biking, climbing – the mountains around Engelberg are an El Dorado for outdoor sports. The spacious apartments make those shared family mo- ments even more special.

Family highlights Challenge each other to outdoor chess or table tennis

+41 (0)41 639 50 00 [email protected] www.titlisresort.ch

À 41 Melchsee-Frutt: Hotel frutt Family Lodge

Access for cars is prohibit- ed in winter and restricted in summer. The lodge by the lake is an ideal place to relax in a peaceful environment.

Family highlights Bowling alley, cinema, gym and family spa for indoor fun

+41 (0)41 669 76 76 [email protected] www.frutt-familylodge.ch

46 Families. Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region. 42 Morschach: Morschach Reka Holiday Village

Accommodation in the Reka Holiday Village of Morschach includes free entry to the adventure pool and numerous leisure activities in the Swiss Holiday Park.

Family highlights Go riding on Fronalp adventure farm or watch the farmers at work

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/morschach

43 Morschach: Swiss Holiday Park

The Swiss Holiday Park is the largest family and recreation resort in Switzerland and the first resort to offer a children’s buffet based on nutritional science.

Family highlights 50 hours of childcare over 7 days as well as babycare weeks

+41 (0)41 825 50 50 [email protected] www.swissholidaypark.ch

47 Ó 44 Rothenburg: Gasthof & Spielparadies Chärnsmatt

Bumper cars, a merry- go-round and diggers – the attractions are vast and promise hours of fun for young and old. The bright family rooms guarantee relaxation.

Family highlights Children will love the 1.4km Lilliput railway

+41 (0)41 280 34 34 [email protected] www.chaernsmatt.ch

45 Sörenberg: Sörenberg Reka Holiday Village

Thanks to the water playpark, adventure indoor pool and indoor sandpit, you can have great holi- days in the Reka Holiday Village even without good weather.

Family highlights Mountain railways can be used for free in summer with the Sörenberg Card

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/soerenberg

48 Families. Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region. CAILLER.CH OPEN 7/7

COME AND VISIT US MAISON CAILLER IN THE SCENIC LA GRUYÈRE REGION Eastern Switzerland /

Liechtenstein. From the mystical mountains of the Alpstein with the iconic Säntis to the vast expanse of Lake Constance – this region is a treasure trove of natural and cultural gems. Apple trees in bloom in Egnach, with the Säntis in the background © Switzerland Tourism Õ 46 Braunwald: Märchenhotel Bellevue

Slides, a bouncy castle, a syrup fountain, climbing walls and storytelling: kids and parents will be spoilt rotten at this Premium Swiss Family Hotel.

Family highlights A visit to the llamas, rabbits, goats and hens in the small animal zoo

+41 (0)55 653 71 71 [email protected] www.maerchenhotel.ch

Ô 47 Malbun: Jufa Hotel Malbun – Alpin-Resort

At 1,600 metres, in the heart of the skiing and hik- ing area, this hotel offers a playroom with a bouldering corner, gym and wellness area for relaxing holidays with the whole family.

Family highlights Children up to the age of 4 stay for free; spacious family rooms

+423 399 20 00 [email protected] www.jufa.eu/malbun

52 Families. Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein. 48 Urnäsch: Urnäsch Reka Holiday Village

You’ll have wonderful break in this Reka Holiday Village in the scenic land- scape of rural Appenzell, where the stars of the show are the many animals.

Family highlights Meet the residents of the small-animal barn and visit the farm

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/urnaesch

49 Wildhaus: Wildhaus Reka Holiday Village

The traditionally Reka Holi­- day Village with splendid views of the Churfirsten peaks are an attractive holiday venue.

Family highlights Circus holidays from April to October: juggling, balancing and magic tricks every day

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/wildhaus

53 Once upon a time …

A hotel can tell countless stories – especially in Braunwald. “Once I knew all the fairy tales, I decided to write my own.” Nico Aegerter

Storytelling is part of the fabric of Märchenhotel Braunwald, which has gripped children s imaginations for 40 years. Sometimes, it even writes its own special chapter – like that of Nico, whose short stories have made their way into the hotel’s repertoire of fairy tales.

Text: Matthias Mächler Images: Markus Bühler

55 A meeting of minds at reception: Nico Aegerter discusses his latest short story with hotel manager Patric Vogel.

“After the hotel manager read out my fairy tale, I was asked to stand up and everyone clapped. It was a really special moment.”

Nico Aegerter, young author

Prime pool position: surrounded by majestic mountains, the swimming pool resembles a playground without limits. And on rainy days, kids can amuse themselves on the hotel slide spanning two floors, in various playrooms and an aquarium lift.

56 Families. Once upon a time … Hard to resist: the syrup fountain in front of the hotel is a popular attraction. And not just for children.

Llamas, goats, rabbits: the former Hotel Bellevue became the Märchenhotel by chance. 40 years ago, there was a girl who couldn’t stop crying during dinner. The hotel manager took her aside and told her a fairy tale, and her tears soon dried up. He promised to tell her another one the following evening. Other children came too, and a vision for a unique Swiss hotel was born.

57 Ticino. A touch of Italianità, Mediterranean charm and cool atmosphere in the towns: life is sweet in Switzerland’s sunny south – for example when sipping an espresso in the piazza. San Lorenzo Cathedral beside the funicular railway in Lugano © T. Sturzenegger à 50 Brissago: Parkhotel Brenscino

While their children are having fun in the playpark or trying out minigolf, parents can unwind on the large panorama terrace looking onto Lake Mag- giore.

Family highlights Discover the flora in the 38,000-square metre botanical garden

+41 (0)91 786 81 11 info@brenscino www.brenscino.ch

51 Locarno: Camping Delta

This campsite on Lake Maggiore with two sandy beaches, a place for splashing around in the water and two playparks make for unforgettable holidays.

Family highlights Children up to the age of 14 stay at the Delta campsite for free

+41 (0)91 751 60 81 [email protected] www.campingdelta.com

60 Families. Ticino. Õ 52 Locarno: H4 Hotel Arcadia Locarno

Just a few minutes’ walk from the Piazza Grande and the falconry, the spa- cious apartments offer every imaginable entertain- ment and security feature.

Family highlights Children up to the age of 6 and accompanied by their parents stay for free

+41 (0)91 756 18 18 [email protected] www.h-hotels.com/arcadia

53 Locarno: Locarno Youth Hostel

Welcome to Locarno! Ticino enjoys a Mediterra- nean climate all year round. that’s why guests at Pala- giovani Youth Palace spend much of their time outside.

Family highlights Barbecues in the courtyard, under the pergola or beneath palm trees in the garden

+41 (0)91 756 15 00 [email protected] www.youthhostel.ch/locarno

61 54 Losone-Ascona: Albergo Losone

The biggest palm garden in Switzerland, a secluded pool and thatched beach huts give this Premium Swiss Family Hotel a Medi- terranean feel.

Family highlights Children’s golf, daily childcare until 10:00 p.m.

+41 (0)91 785 70 00 [email protected] www.albergolosone.ch

55 Magadino: Reka Residence Magadino

While their children are having fun in the playpark, parents can enjoy the view of the lake and mountains at the Reka Holiday Resort Magadino.

Family highlights Free Lago Maggiore Welcome Card with numerous discounts

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/magadino

62 Families. Ticino. 56 Tenero: Campofelice Camping Village

No time to be bored: up to twelve games and activi- ties are offered every day. Relax on the sandy beach and by the new pool.

Family highlights At circus school, children can learn how to be a clown or an acrobat

+41 (0)91 745 14 17 [email protected] www.campofelice.ch

57 Tenero: Camping Tamaro

Zumba, sailing, making pizzas, exploring – Tamaro campsite’s activity pro- gramme is the best in the country.

Family highlights Relax on the sandy beach and rent a SUP board or a pedalo

+41 (0)91 745 21 61 [email protected] www.campingtamaro.ch

63 Ô 58 Vairano: La Campagnola

49 rooms and apartments, playparks, a heated pool and a fantastic location by Lake Maggiore make for attractive family holidays.

Family highlights Experience the Wild West in the south sitting in the teepee and under the totem pole

+41 (0)91 785 25 00 [email protected] www.campagnola.ch

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64 Families. Ticino. Bon appétit.

Cheeses from Switzerland. Switzerland. Naturally. www.cheesesfromswitzerland.com Valais. 45 mountains towering 4,000 metres, variety-packed bike trails, picturesque villages and cherished customs topped off with outstanding wines and specialities such as raclette and dried meat: this mountain paradise is a treat for the eyes and the palate.

On the bike trail below the Torrenthorn near Leukerbad © G. Pasqua 59 Blatten: Blatten Reka Holiday Village

Great views! All around, the snow-capped Valais peaks glisten in the sun. A vacation in the Reka Holiday Village offers a touch of witch magic.

Family highlights An ideal base for hikes in the Aletsch region

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/blatten

Õ 60 Crans-Montana: Apart-Hôtel Helvetia Intergolf

The activities on offer at this family paradise are almost endless, from water sports and horseback riding to Alpine walks di- rectly from the hotel.

Family highlights Spacious family suites and apart- ments offer plenty of freedom for kids and parents

+41 (0)27 485 88 88 [email protected] www.helvetia-intergolf.ch

67 À 61 Saas-Almagell: Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen

The Hotel Pirmin Zurbrig- gen is at the edge of a larch forest, right next to the mountain railways valley station in the picturesque village of a former Swiss ski star.

Family highlights Youngsters have their own room for chilling out

+41 (0)27 957 23 01 [email protected] www.wellnesshotel-zurbriggen.ch

Ô 62 Saas-Fee: Hotel Alphubel

Children have their own fun activity programme here, including baking cakes, watching wild animals and barbecuing sausages by the glacial lake.

Family highlights Different activities every day with the Supersaxo family, the hotel’s owners

+41 (0)27 958 63 63 [email protected] www.hotelalphubel.ch

68 Families. Valais. 63 Vercorin: Swisspeak Resort

Everything families need for perfect holidays: comfortable apartments, separate playrooms for children and teenagers and a comprehensive wellness area for parents.

Family highlights High-altitude fun for kids in the adventure forest

+41 840 84 88 88 [email protected] www.interhome.ch/swisspeakresorts

64 Zermatt: Ferienhaus legendär Zermatt

The legendary holiday home is right next to the Gornergrat funicular station. An ideal base from which to discover the mythical mountains around the Matterhorn.

Family highlights A relaxing visit to the indoor pool and jacuzzi

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/legendaer

69 À 65 Zermatt: Hotel La Ginabelle

The elegant chalet hotel with spacious spa facilities attaches great importance to hospitality, especially for families.

Family highlights Activities in the Pumuckel Club, such as craftwork, games and nature trips

+41 (0)27 966 50 00 [email protected] www.la.ginabelle.ch

66 Zinal: Zinal Reka Holiday Village

In the Reka Holiday Village in Zinal, guests stay in newly renovated apart- ments amid the majestic mountains of the wild, romantic Val d’Anniviers.

Family highlights In the “natural workshop” playpark, children get to know the area as they play

+41 (0)31 329 66 99 [email protected] www.reka.ch/zinal

70 Families. Valais. 67 Zinal: Swisspeak Resort

Located 200 metres from the valley station and sur- rounded by 4,000-metre peaks, the hotel offers a mix of traditional Alpine style and the latest tech- nology.

Family highlights A rapid downhill scooter run is fun for the whole family

+41 840 84 88 88 [email protected] www.interhome.ch/swisspeakresorts

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71 Zurich Region. The city on the Limmat is an economic hub and global metropolis, with the charm of a small town. In the alleys of the Old Town or by the lake, the joie de vivre is almost palpable.

Morning mood over Lake Zurich © Switzerland Tourism 68 Richterswil: Richterswil Youth Hostel

The former silk factory is in a privileged location directly on the shores of Lake Zurich. The beautiful building has over 80 beds, various recreation rooms and a leafy park.

Family highlights Only 30 minutes by train from the bustling city of Zurich

+41 (0)44 786 21 88 [email protected] www.youthhostel.ch/richterswil

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