Go to Switzerland this year to experience a truly magical winter wonderland
Summit hike on Glacier 3000
Do you fancy a walk on the world’s first suspension bridge at 3000 meters above sea level? Not for the faint of heart, the incredible summit walk at Glacier 3000 is a 107 meter long bridge that connects two mountain peaks. The reward for this glacier adventure is the breathtaking view of the mighty Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau from above! That’s not all! Glacier 3000 is also home to the Alpine Coaster – the highest toboggan run in the world, the snow bus – which takes you on a ride over the glacier and a dog sled ride – pulled by huskies!
Ice magic
Would you like a unique winter experience for your whole family? Play a round of ice hockey on an ice rink in the middle of the incredible Swiss Alps at ICE Magic in Interlaken – Top of Europe. Wonderfully lit slopes, various ice rinks and an ice stock rink – families can learn to ice skate or take part in ice stock sport in addition to many other activities.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Swiss Museum of Transport, Lucerne
This museum is rightly considered the most visited museum in Switzerland! With more than 3000 museum pieces showing the evolution of road, rail, water, air, and space travel along with simulators and many interactive exhibits, this museum makes for a fun, family-friendly excursion. What is more? You can even visit their planetarium, The Media World and The Swiss Chocolate Adventure on its premises.
The Olympic Museum in Lausanne
Known as the largest archive of the Olympic Games, this museum is home to numerous exhibits related to Olympic sports and athletes. There really is no better way to celebrate the captivating spirit of the Olympics than browsing 10,000 Olympic artifacts. Think Mary Kom’s gloves or Dhyan Chand’s famous hockey stick – all this and much more awaits you at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.
ZOO Zurich
Zurich Zoo is considered one of the best zoos in Europe and is a must for a nice family outing. With over 4000 animals in 340 species, this zoo miraculously reflects the diverse beauty of nature. In fact, they created separate ecosystems so that the different animals can best thrive. What is more? They even have a petting zoo that is sure to be a family favorite!
FIFA World Football Museum
Right in the heart of Zurich, the Fifa World Football Museum is a museum dedicated to world football history. On over 3000 square meters of exhibition space, this museum offers 1000 exclusive exhibits, around 500 videos documenting the history of international football and the original FIFA World Cup trophy. While it’s heaven for the soccer fan in you, the giant soccer pinball also makes for a fun family experience that is a great source of fun for both adults and kids.
Lindt – “Home of Chocolate”