Switzerland
Switzerland is museum-led in our data: 9 of the 20 places we cover are museums, with 4 nature and walks and 3 zoos and aquariums.
7Destinations
11Family attractions
5Types of day out
Quick facts about Switzerland
CurrencySwiss franc
LanguageGerman, Italian, French
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
PaymentCards almost everywhere
English spokenHigh (EF EPI #30)
1Top family destinations in Switzerland
2Explore by region
3Things to do in Switzerland
Tours & tickets in Switzerland
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Travel essentials for Switzerland
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4Practical essentials
Dish to tryRösti
CapitalBern
Plug typesEuroplug, SN 441011
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number112
Calling code+41
Daylight9–16 hours of daylight
Population9,104,063
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
5Recently updated guides
6Plan your trip to Switzerland
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetCards almost everywhere
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, SN 441011
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +41
7Switzerland with kids – highlights
Why families love Switzerland
Basel carries 4 of the places we cover, with Zurich and Lucerne at 3 each and Geneva at 2. Coverage is spread rather than concentrated. We have no climate reading yet, so we will not name the months.
Read our top picks →Easy to travelCards almost everywhere · English: high
Food to tryRösti
So much to see11 family attractions in 7 destinations
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
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