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9 family hotels in

8 Swiss destinations.

the numbers of the hotels correspond to the numbers in the brochure.

1 Geneva: hotel Beau-Rivage

2 Zermatt: hotel national

3 Zermatt: Schweizerhof Zermatt

4 Andermatt: Radisson Blu hotel Reussen

5 Engelberg: t itlis Resort

6 Kriens: Pilatus Kulm hotels

7 Lucerne: Mandarin Oriental Palace

8 thalwil: Alex Lake Zurich

9 Zurich: Park hyatt Zurich

Profile of the Grand tour

Length: 1,643 km plus starting stage

Highest point: Furka Pass, 2,429 m a.s.l.

Lowest point: Lake Maggiore, 193 m a.s.l.

Alpine passes: 5 passes over 2,000 m a.s.l.

Lakes along the route: 22 lakes of more than 0.5 km2

UNESCO: 12 world heritage Properties and 2 biospheres

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The Grand Tour is signposted in a clockwise direction.

Fall in love with family-friendly Switzerland.

It might be tiny but for families Switzerland is one giant playground. Mighty mountains, deep gorges, vivid green meadows, mysterious woods, gushing waterfalls and a thousand lakes await exploration. Tailor-made for family adventures, this stunning backdrop enchants children, parents and grandparents alike. Specialised Family Destinations, family activities and Family Hotels –you’ll find something to suit you.

Read on for information and countless tips. We are looking forward to welcoming you and your family in Switzerland.

Enjoy the discovery!

4 Geneva.

5 Vaud Region.

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8 Interlaken.

9 Davos Klosters.

10 Lake Lucerne Region.

11 Zurich.

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Family experiences.

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Swiss hospitality.

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Family-friendly hotels.

6 Crans-Montana – Valais.

Zermatt – Matterhorn.

Geneva.

As a travel enthusiast, you might be keen to pass on your passion to your children, to awaken their curiosity. Geneva is full of activities to enjoy as a family!

Vaud Region.

RestoTuk by Welo

Come and enjoy your favourite meals and drinks on board our electric TukTuk, while strolling along the lake, in Carouge, in the old town, in the Geneva countryside, or anywhere else. Share with your friends, family or colleagues a unique moment of freedom, a real culinary journey.

La Bonbonnière Chocolate School

The smell of melting chocolate, the sight of cocoa being transformed, the first flavours on the palate, the pleasure of creating with one’s hands...

The professionals of La Bonbonnière will accompany you so that you can make unique chocolates in an artisanal way. L’École du Chocolat welcomes you all

year round in the center of Geneva.

Outdoor Escape Game

Explore the Parc des Bastions with your investigative equipment and a tablet that will guide you throughout your adventure. Your goal: to solve various puzzles together and to complete your mission before the time is up!

A fun activity in the heart of Geneva, ideal to discover the Parc des Bastions and the history of its famous monuments! geneve.com

The Canton of Vaud on the shores of Lake Geneva features beautiful towns such as Lausanne and the Montreux Riviera, all steeped in centuries of history and culture.

Montreux Riviera

Start your visit by taking a walk along the flowered lakeside of Vevey stretching to the Chillon Castle’s breathtaking views of Lake Geneva. Later, take a cogwheel train to Rochers-de-Naye mountain and discover the panoramic views of the alps and lakes; or simply enjoy the region’s hillsides, castles and mountains in a new light with a lake cruise.

Lausanne

Lausanne topped Monocle Magazine’s Small Cities Index in 2020. This vibrant city combines urban life with easy access to the scenic spots across

the region. The Olympic Museum presents the origins of the Games, the competitions, and the athletic spirit including the Olympic torches and medals of all the Olympic Games.

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Lausanne, Vaud Region © Regis Colombo

Crans-Montana – Valais. Zermatt – Matterhorn.

Crans-Montana is the ideal place to spend great vacations, where young and old will find what they are looking for amongst the many activities on offer year-round.

Am Stram Gram: a festival for kids

A family favourite in the mountains! Sporting the “Family Destination” label, Crans-Montana is proud to have created a paradise for children in the mountains. With the third edition, children will be transported into a world of immersive and participative adventures in which they are the heroes. During five days, many play worlds, workshops and entertaining shows await you in the resort. am-stram-gram.ch/en

Grab your board and hit the snake run, practice your coolest tricks on the ramps, bowls or foam pits, or train your somersault on the big trampolines! A bar awaits you to quench your thirst.

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Water Games and Beach Club

With six lakes in Crans-Montana, the whole family can have fun on the water. Kids can jump, slide and challenge themselves on the inflatable obstacle course on the lake, surf the waves with a wakeboard or practice their balance on a paddleboard. Parents can swim or relax at the Beach Club. Pedal boats are also available.

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Zermatt: that is the Matterhorn – but also so much more. The most beautiful views. The highest mountains. The most attractive excursions with the mountain lifts.

Alaïa Chalet

The meeting place for freestylers, Alaïa Chalet is the first indoor and outdoor action sports centre in Switzerland!

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Unique moments all year round

Touch the snow, all year round on Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. An incomparable experience awaits you there: take the Matterhorn Glacier Ride to the highest cable car station in Europe at 3,883 metres. The 360° panorama view is unique.

Fun and adventure

In the Wolli adventure park at Sunnegga, little explorers play at and in Lake Leisee. Curious sleuths go on a treasure hunt or explore one of the numerous themed trails that have interesting stories to tell. Those who dare can pick a path on the via ferrata, test their skills in the rope park or race down the hill on a Mountain Cart.

Just a few of the many Funventure activities on offer in the Zermatt –Matterhorn family resort, guaranteeing unforgettable experiences for the whole family. Amazing views of the Matterhorn included.

Your perfect family day

Zermatt – Matterhorn offers a whole variety of fun, entertainment and outdoor activities in the fresh Alpine air. You’re bound to have a perfect family day. Thanks to the Wolli Card children up to the age of nine benefit from special deals. It turns our youngest guests into the destination’s VIPs.

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Interlaken.

A varied world of adventure and action awaits you and your family in the Holiday Region Interlaken. Enjoy unforgettable family holidays and unique experiences.

Davos Klosters.

Davos Klosters offers a wide range of summer and winter activities for families. The contrast between untouched landscape and modern infrastructure makes this place unique in the Alps.

Funky Chocolate Club

Put on your apron and chef’s hat and create your own chocolate. The Funky Chocolate Club offers daily workshops to sweeten your unforgettable stay in Interlaken. At the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to take home your own created chocolate – the best in the world.

Ropes Park Interlaken

Explore your limits in the Ropes Park Interlaken. While the adventurous dive into the treetops, beginners and younger kids enjoy the ground-level course. Thrill for the whole family.

Kayak Lake Brienz

You’ll never experience Lake Brienz this close again. Sign up for a kayak tour with your family and start a special experience. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the glacier lake and its surrounding mountains which reflect in the water.

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When stick and stone become a great adventure

In Davos Klosters you are not too young for holidays – here you are in the right place and you are warmly welcome with child and cone. Davos Klosters is transformed into one big adventure playground for families. And no one is left behind, even on multi-generation holidays.

Summer activities for our overnight guests only

In addition to the existing and very popular experiences like vintage bus tours, wakeboarding, Chocolate and cheese show etc., disc golf and guard dogs are now also available.

In summer 2023, guests in Davos Klosters will again have a wide choice of activities as part of the summer guest programme. davos.ch

Lake Lucerne Region.

Lucerne acts as a gateway to a very special part of the world: Welcome to the heart of Switzerland, the region around which everything else revolves.

Zurich.

Switzerland’s largest city is the perfect family destination. Zurich offers a wide variety of attractions and is the ideal starting point to explore the mountains.

Family days out

The range of activities on offer in the Lake Lucerne Region is enough to make any family jump for joy! There’s something for everyone. Indoors or out, exploring or playing games, in fine or foul weather.

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Tell Pass

The first aerial cableway with rotating cabins, the oldest cogwheel or the steepest funicular railway: the Lake Lucerne Region boasts several record-breaking railways and aerial cableways. With the Tell Pass, you can discover them all in an easy way. By purchasing just one ticket, you get unrestricted travel on trains, buses,

boats and aerial cableways in the region. Not only do these railways and aerial cableways convey you quickly and comfort- ably to the famous peaks, but the journey itself is an experience.

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Lucerne Museum Card

Technological rarities from the history of transport, treasures by Picasso and Klee, a circular painting, finds from the Stone Age and folklore from the region: Lucerne’s museums have a lot of record-breaking things to offer.

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Zurich Zoo

Many of the 4,000 animals and 380 different species are living in impressive enclosures that are designed to replicate their natural habitats. The Masoala Rain Forest, Lewa Savannah or Kaeng Krachan Elephant world are just a few examples.

Lindt Home of Chocolate

With a more than nine-metre-high chocolate fountain, a multimedia museum, a café, chocolate courses and the biggest chocolate shop in the world, the Lindt Home of Chocolate is an exciting experience for the entire family.

Fifa Museum

The interactive experience world of the Fifa Museum is guaranteed to get all soccer fans’ pulses racing. It is home to the FIFA World Cup Trophy among over 1,000 exhibition pieces.

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Family experiences.

Giswil: An outing with llamas

No drama, llama! Trekking with these animals is a wonderful experience, especially for children. Get to know the intelligent and gentle llamas and enjoy the beautiful Obwalden mountains. lamatrekking.ch

Swiss hospitality.

The Swiss hospitality experts have been looking after their guests for centuries and know how to cater to every taste. You’ll find hotels recommended by Switzerland Tourism in different star categories in each of the following hotel groups.

Geneva: River Rafting on the Arve

This special three-hour rafting trip covers eight kilometres and includes six waterfalls, offering a chance to discover Geneva’s surroundings in a completely different way. geneve.com

Zermatt: Kickbiking on Sunnegga

Take the chance to experience the ultimate downhill action on Sunnegga for young and old alike: get together with friends or family for a race down into the valley on special off-road scooters. zermatt.ch

Klosters: Madrisa Land Klosters

Madrisa Land, Switzerland’s largest adventure park, is located on Klosters’ Sonnenberg Mountain. It offers fun for the entire family in both summer and winter and is especially thrilling for children. madrisa-land.ch

Family Hotels & Lodgings

From campsites and youth hostels to chalets and five-star hotels – all are geared towards families’ needs. Children can be children here, and parents can find time for themselves for a change.

Boutique & Design Hotels

Whether they are cutting-edge oases of tranquillity in city centres or inspirational gems set in unspoiled mountain landscapes, every Boutique & Design Hotel is unique: all the hotels focus on aesthetics, interior design and service quality.

Spa & Vitality Hotels

Whether you are looking for a sensuous spa, mystic bathing temple or medicinal herb garden, Switzerland’s Spa & Vitality Hotels offer a bit of heaven on earth with experienced spa personnel, balanced wellness menus and free fitness deals.

Swiss Historic Hotels

Immerse yourself in history and the ambiance of times gone by – in a late-baroque guesthouse or a grand hotel from the belle époque. Swiss Historic Hotels are cultural gems where hospitality has been nurtured over generations.

Typically Swiss Hotels

From chic modern hideaways in city centres to historic palace hotels on lakeshores and cozy mountain inns: each hotel offers an experience that is typically Swiss – thanks to the scenery, history and the personal touch of your local hoteliers.

Luxury Hotels & Homes

Timeless elegance, a natural grandeur and state-of-the-art comfort in a luxurious setting: the Luxury Hotels & Homes have always formed the pinnacle of the hotel industry.

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Hotel Beau-Rivage Ä

The hotel has always sought to attract those who in search of traditional luxury, charm and discretion, and thanks to its attentive service and modern comforts has become one of the most exclusive addresses in Switzerland.

Guests at Hotel National will be greeted with warm Valais hospitality and hotel expertise. The clever culinary creations and wellness area are as spectacular as the views of the Matterhorn. An insider tip from the owner: go take a look at the blacknose sheep in the village!

General Manager: Robert Herr, +41 22 716 66 66, info@beau-rivage.ch, beau-rivage.com

General Manager: Line Février, +41 27 966 99 66, info@nationalzermatt.ch, nationalzermatt.ch

2 Zermatt: Hotel National À

Geneva:

In the heart of Zermatt’s shopping avenue, this newly renovated lifestyle house is becoming a hip & chic refuge for families and singles looking for an unforgettable mountain experience.

The Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen in Andermatt is an ideal basecamp in the heart of the Swiss Alps. This hotel offers spectacular views of the surrounding Alpine peaks in a rich natural environment, with all the charm of a modern Swiss chalet.

General Manager: Nico Braunwalder, +41 27 966 00 00, info@schweizerhofzermatt.ch, schweizerhofzermatt.ch

General Manager: Andreas Meier, +41 41 888 11 11, info.andermatt@radissonblu.com, radissonhotels.com

4 Andermatt: Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen

3 Zermatt: Schweizerhof Zermatt À

5 Engelberg: Titlis Resort

Mountains, lakes, epic views – the Titlis Resort in Engelberg is an El Dorado for nature lovers. The spacious apartments make those shared family moments even more special.

General Manager: Marcel Huber, +41 41 639 66 00, resort@titlisresort.ch, titlisresort.ch

Nowhere are the stars brighter and the sunrise more spectacular than up on the Pilatus Kulm. You’ll find yourself in close proximity to Lucerne, yet in an entirely different world. The 50 rooms of the Pilatus Kulm Hotels offer views which are truly magnificent and leave a lasting impression.

General Manager: Thomas Koller, +41 41 329 12 12, hotels@pilatus.ch, pilatus.ch

6 Kriens: Pilatus Kulm Hotels Õ

7 Lucerne: Mandarin Oriental Palace

Following extensive renovations in 2022, this five-star hotel and Belle Époque landmark directly on the shores of Lake Lucerne offers 136 elegant rooms, including 48 of the city’s largest suites.

With private lake access, its own boat, high-quality spa, cocktail bar and restaurant with terrace, this boutique luxury hotel attracts business and holiday guests from near and far to Lake Zurich.

General Manager: Christian Wildhaber, +41 76 680 26 71, mdiemer@mohg.com, mandarinoriental.com/luzern

General Manager: Daniel Weist, +41 44 552 99 99, guestservices@alexlakezurich.com, alexlakezurich.com

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9 Zurich: Park Hyatt Zurich Ä

During a stay at Park Hyatt Zurich, one experiences everything that the unique city of Zurich has to offer, right outside of the door. Shopping in the boutiques of the sophisticated Bahnhofstrasse, a visit to the world-famous museums or a stroll along the shores of Lake Zurich. Afterwards, the relaxation begins in the luxurious five-star hotel in the heart of the city, surrounded by works by world-famous artists.

General Manager: Stephen Ansell, +41 43 833 12 34, zurich.park@hyatt.com, parkhyattzurich.com

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Family hiking in Braunwald, Glarus © Samuel Truempy

The best way to experience Switzerland.

The Swiss Travel System offers travellers from abroad the opportunity to explore cities and towns, mountains and lakes as well as over 500 museums with just a single ticket – the Swiss Travel Pass. Independent, flexible, comfortable. MySwitzerland.com/swisstravelsystem

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