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Eastern Switzerland: An ideal destination for a family trip

Schaffhausen, Appenzell, St. Gallen and Graubünden, which are part of Eastern Switzerland , offer you numerous opportunities for active leisure activities. Families with children in particular will get their money's worth here , as the Swiss mountains are omnipresent and invite you to explore many different places.

Popular activities in the region for families

Eastern Switzerland is definitely a small natural paradise that delights adults and children alike. With its fascinating mountain world, the region has a lot to offer and it is easy to spend the whole day in nature here. To ensure that you don't get bored in your free time, the region not only offers impressive nature, but also many excursions for an exciting day trip with children. Whether it's a go-kart track, zoo, treetop path or mountain adventure world: you certainly won't get bored here. You can be really active in the Swiss mountains both in summer and winter .

In winter, you can do more than just skiing or tobogganing: the Pizol Panorama High Trail is an ideal destination for a winter hike with children. The small ski areas in Heidiland are particularly recommended for families. Even those who have never been on skis before will feel at home. Experienced ski instructors teach even the very youngest. Would you like to go cross-country skiing with your children, far away from the hustle and bustle? Then the romantic Tamina Valley is the right place for you, because snow is guaranteed here in winter too.

If the weather isn't playing along and you're expecting a completely rainy day: There are plenty of bad weather destinations that will keep you entertained. These include the Bodensee Planetarium in Kreuzlingen, the chocolate factory in Flawil or the paintball arena in Schäris. The Autobau Erlebniswelt in Romanshorn is another excursion tip for bad weather days that will delight young and old.

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A very special excursion tip is the Pradaschier adventure mountain in Churwalden. Here you will not only find the highest rope park in Switzerland , but also the longest toboggan run in the world. If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, this is the place for you.

The Frauenfeld Planet Trail is also a child -friendly walking path with lots to discover. Although it is quite extensive at eight kilometers long, there is something to discover everywhere. You will come across the planets of our solar system and variety is guaranteed during the hike.

Another special place for an extended family time in Eastern Switzerland is the Heididorf Maienfeld , where you can follow in the footsteps of Heidi and the Almöhi. The unique landscape and especially the impressive view of the valley will stay in your memory for a long time and you will understand why Heidi loved the mountains so much.