Line 9 · Snow & skiing
Swiss Alps with kids
Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen & Zermatt
Trains and cable cars to Jungfraujoch and the Schilthorn, Lauterbrunnen's 72 waterfalls, and the Matterhorn from Zermatt.
The Swiss Family Card lets kids under 16 ride trains free with a parent. Switzerland is expensive, so cook some meals.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $3,780 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $4,890 |
| Luxury (5★) | $8,280 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanGood
- FebGood
- MarGood
- AprOff
- MayOff
- JunGood
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctGood
- NovOff
- DecGood
Top attractions in Interlaken
- JungfraujochTop of Europe
- SchilthornPiz Gloria
- Lauterbrunnen Valley72 waterfalls
- Trümmelbach FallsInside the mountain
- Grindelwald FirstCliff Walk
- Lake BrienzTurquoise water
- Harder KulmInterlaken views
- MatterhornZermatt
- Gornergrat RailwayMatterhorn views
- Matterhorn Glacier ParadiseYear-round snow
Where to eat in Interlaken
- Piz Gloria$$$Revolving restaurant
- Whymper-Stube$$$Fondue in Zermatt
- Chez Vrony$$$On the slopes
- Restaurant Taverne$$Swiss classics, Interlaken
- Hüsi Bierhaus$$Interlaken
- Airtime Café$Interlaken
- Coop & Migros supermarkets$Picnic supplies
Things to do
- First Glider and TrottibikeGrindelwald
- Tandem paraglidingInterlaken
- Lake Brienz boat cruiseSwiss Travel Pass covers it
- Sled Big PintenfritzWinter
- Hike the Panorama TrailMännlichen to Kleine Scheidegg
- Ski lessonsZermatt
- Car-free WengenTrain-only village
- Ballenberg Open-Air MuseumSwiss farm life
- Cheese-making demoAlpine dairies
Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.