Family trip to Zurich with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Start your excursion program in Zurich by visiting the local zoo – one of the most unusual and popular in the world. You will not find typical cages in Zurich Zoo as all animals live in conditions similar to their natural habitat. The so-called tropical garden is one of the main peculiarities of the zoo. It’s a great place to watch exotic birds and lemurs. Visitors will not forget that they are in a tropical garden because it’s raining from time to time. Therefore, before the start of excursion, it’s important to put on a special raincoat.

There are several family-friendly museums in Zurich, and Technorama Winterthur is one of the most interesting. Open in Zurich suburbs, it’s a large technical museum where young visitors can not only look at but also touch the exhibited items. Children will learn many interesting facts about operating principals of various machines, will see plasma with their own eyes, and even look at small models of tycoons and tornados. As a rule, kids are particularly fond of the optical illusion room. Small children love to play with giant soap bubbles, the diameter of which can be up to 1 meter.

There is one more unusual and very interesting excursion destination in Zurich suburbs – Lindt chocolate factory. That is the place where visitors can see how the Swiss chocolate is made, try different sorts the all-time favorite delight, and even learn to cook traditional desserts and candies. The factory has its own museum, all exhibits in which are also made of chocolate. Moreover, Lindt factory has a wonderful shop that offers premium chocolate, candies, gift sets, and much more. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Travelers with children are recommended not to forget to visit the Zurich Museum of Toys that is open in a beautiful historical building. It’s a place where visitors are welcome to get acquainted with a very interesting collection of items. Some toys exhibited in the museum were made more than 200 years ago. Visitors will be excited to see the railroad made yet in the 18th century, antique pewter soldiers, and dolls in incredible handmade dresses. Not only children but also their parents will find it very interesting to visit the museum and learn much new about the culture and traditions of the past.

Fans of walking in unusual places simply cannot leave Zurich without visiting Bruno Weber Park. This picturesque park is famous because of numerous magnificent sculptures. There are statues of fairytale characters and mythical creatures. All the sculptures are decorated with bright mosaics, so it’s a great place to take memorable photographs and enjoy a day full of excitement.

When you’re in a mood for diversifying your vacation and trying something impressive, consider making a ride on Zurich cable road. The opening of the cable road took place yet in 1954. Nowadays, the road connects two regions – Adliswil and Felseneg. Two cabins move between these stations, and each of them provides space for up to 30 passengers. The length of the ride is approximately 15 minutes. Children will enjoy the breathtaking view of the mountains from the cabin. The ride ends in a very picturesque place with a charming observation deck. There is also a wonderful restaurant at the top that is perfect for a family visit.