Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and there’s more to it than just financial organisations and banks. It’s a city surrounded by beautiful nature, very rich history and there is always something to do.
This is especially true when traveling or experiencing the city with kids. In fact, Zurich offers a wide range of fun and exciting activities that are designed just for kids. Keeping that in mind, we are going to take a look at some of our favourite fun activities for kids in Zurich. Let’s get started:
If you are planning to visit Zurich with your kids, here are some fun activities to do together:
Visit Museums- Zurich has some impressive and exciting museums that you can visit with the whole family.
- The Swiss National Museum takes your family from the ancient times to the 20th century
- The Kunthaus Zurich is an interesting place for younger visitors with excellent collection of artwork from the middle ages to the contemporary era
- The Zurich Toy Museum takes you for a nostalgic journey from as far as 300 years ago. With a huge collection of 1,500 toys, that include wagons, spinning tops and doll houses, it’s a must-visit for any young traveller.
Swim In Lake And Rivers- swimming options near and around Zurich are extremely exciting. You can literally swim in the wild with your children.
- Lake Zurich is the stunning jewel of Switzerland. Located in the middle of the city, the lake is so clean that the mayor of Zurich drank from it directly a few years ago.
- Zurich has two main rivers, Sihl and Limmat. Both are perfect places for swimming during the summer. Swimming in the lake and rivers of Zurich are fun activities that your kids will enjoy.
Zoo Zürich- you can easily use public transportation to reach the Zoo Zürich. Along with all sorts of animals from all corners of the world, in the Zürich Zoo one can enjoy a meal at the child-friendly restaurants, let the children run and climb in playgrounds and even observe the penguin walk at scheduled times.
It also includes a tropical jungle in the greenhouse, called the Masoala rainforest, where children can play with tunnel slides and do rope climbing.
For a wilder adventure, go to the Wildnispark Zurich Langenberg, located outside the city.
Rümlang Track- located next to the Zurich Airport, Rümlang Track is a great place for go-karting, especially for older kids. One can race against others on a track that allow speeds up to 55km per hour. For children younger than 11, there are mini karts that are more accessible for them. Helmets and gloves are provided for each driver, as safety is the top priority.
Keeping Your Child Safe From The Coronavirus
When out and about, staying safe is important. Social distancing, avoiding large groups and proper hygiene are important if we are to stop the spread of COVID-19. According to the World Health Organization, “you can reduce your risk of infection if you:
- Clean hands frequently with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or flexed elbow.
- Avoid close contact (2 meters) with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.”
Protecting yourself and your family from the COVID-19 outbreak is as simple as following the above World Health Organization guidelines and being prepared with the knowledge and supplies you need to stay healthy and safe.
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