30 outdoor activities for kids this summer in Switzerland

This high wire and cycle park offers a fun day out for adventurous adults and children alike. The park has five rope courses of different difficulties (including a children’s one) and a mountain bike course suitable for all riders.

Switzerland's popular e-bikes or pedelecs have a bit of extra va-va-voom. 

Don't just stand there on the promenade admiring the lake, get out and enjoy it. Pedalos can be hired from the lake's many boat hire companies and although it may look like you're messing around with an oversized child's toy, you'll be burning more calories than on a bike ride up an Alpine pass. For something a bit more classic, rowing boats, speedboats and yawls are also available. And don't forget to look back and take in the views of the city as you work out.

The Swiss Transport Museum huge, well-designed and enjoyable to visit. With loads of interactive displays and exhibits for kids of all ages as well as the museum's large inner courtyard with an artificial lake for summer as well as a child-size "airport" and canals for kids to practise shunting goods around in.

There's a large, waist-deep play pool complete with 72-metre waterslide, a two-level kids' pool ideal for toddlers, a children's playground, bbq area and loads of dressing sheds. 

Don’t miss the zoo’s newest attraction – the elephant park with its modern outside spaces and large indoor area. The on-site Thai food stall serves delicious snacks while you watch the elephants.

Arranged beside a lake in a clearing surrounded by pine trees, the campsite has the rather unique attraction of actual gold panning, plus mountain biking, tennis, golf, mini golf, horse riding and paragliding on offer. 

At 2,042 metres and yet entirely accessible by train from Montreux, the summit of Rochers de Naye is one of the most attainable alpine peaks in Switzerland.

Leave a CHF 20 deposit at one of the Züri rollt containers and enjoy the city on two wheels. 

This large, central Lugano swimming centre has an Olympic-size swimming pool, a diving pool and children's water play area.