Day Trips From Zurich

We took the kids (9 & 12) and it was honestly one of the highlights of our trip. The cable car ride up had them glued to the windows, and the spinning gondola was a hit. I was worried they’d be cold (it’s ice and snow even in summer!) but there’s a cozy cafe at the top where we defrosted with hot chocolate. The Cliff Walk was a bit nerve-wracking for me, but my husband and kids basically raced across. We didn’t make it on the Skyflyer—line was massive by 11am. If you have kids, bring gloves (wish someone told me that). Also, lots of souvenir shops for last minute gifts. Would recommend for families, just start early!

So... the mountain is EPIC, not gonna lie. Went solo cuz my friends bailed last min. Weather was kinda meh—clouds everywhere—but still totally worth it. The cable car gets packed tho, so be ready for some elbows. Loved the bridge (sooo shaky lol), but I wish there were more signs in English, got lost trying to find the ice cave. Staff was super chill and pointed me the right way. If you like snow, this is your spot, even in September.

Went solo, mostly for Liechtenstein, but Heidiland surprised me—SO GREEN, like something out of a storybook. Our guide Anna was super patient with all my random questions. Crowd was bigger than I hoped (esp after lunch), and we had to hustle a bit at the end to get back to the bus. Wish I could’ve stayed longer in Vaduz, but all in all, worth it for the castle views and that quirky post office stamp!

Did this with my partner and our two teens—they were grumpy early but perked up at the castle in Vaduz. LOVED the countryside drive, honestly the views are EPIC. Our guide, Hans, had the best dad jokes (my kids rolled their eyes, I laughed). Only downside, not enough time to poke around Heidiland's farm area, but still got some cute goat pics. Highly recommend for families.