These vary in price for families. The following places are worth a
visit:
Bern Bear Park (BE). The bears
that give their name to the capital city have recently been relocated to a
nicer site on the banks of the River Aare.BearPark
Tierpark
Langenberg near Langnau-am-Albis (ZH). Free
entry but you pay for parking. Bears, wolves, lynx, deer and wildcats can be
seen roaming freely in protected enclosures. Also picnic and barbecue sites.
About 20 minutes’ drive from Zürich.
http://wildnispark.ch/naturerlebnispark/
http://wildnispark.ch/naturerlebnispark/
Sihlwald nature reserve (ZH) next to the Sihltalbahn out of
Zurich has a visitors’ centre, walking paths and otter and beaver dens. Parking
also nearby. Free entry, small charge to see special exhibitions.http://wildnispark.ch/tierpark/
Goldau wild animal park (SZ) is close
to Arth-Goldau station, 45 minutes from Zurich HB. It is an extensive site with
deer, bears, lynx and birds of prey, a visitors’ centre, café, children’s
playground and guided tours. Entrance charge.
http://www.tierpark.ch/
http://www.tierpark.ch/
Zurich zoo is
constantly being updated and is dedicated to conservation projects. At the end
of the number 6 tram line from Zurich main station. Admission charge – check
for special prices for groups and families. Features include the Masoala
Rainforest with its lemurs and exotic plants, penguins, polar bears and many
large primates and big cats.
Zoo Basel. In the
heart of the city, you can get close to many of the animals. Includes a monkey
house, snow leopards, giraffe and kangaroo as well as a children’s zoo. Open
throughout the year. Check out the ticket prices at the link below:
Falconeria Locarno. Featuring eagles, falcon, vultures, and owls. 15 minutes from the city centre.
Open March to end October, closed Mondays. Displays of birds of prey
performance and horse riding. Family tickets and groups available.
Papiliorama Kerzers, near
Bern. Swiss tropical garden with exotic
species and Swiss native butterflies, moths, a jungle trek and petting zoo.
Open all year round. RailAway offers available.
Sea Life Konstanz (DE) Over 300
animals and 40 pools, including penguins, turtles, black finned sharks,
octopus, and an adventure playground and other sea life experiences.
www.sealife.de
www.sealife.de
Be your own tour guide!
No
need to pay for an expensive guided tour; you can take a tour of the main
sights in any major Swiss city with the help of a good guide book and a street
map.
Featured town: Konstanz
Plus here's a reminder of all the other town visits - see links on right:
Featured town: Konstanz
Plus here's a reminder of all the other town visits - see links on right:
Zurich
Zug
Luzern
Bern – you can also visit the Swiss Parliament on a guided tour
Basel Altstadt
St. Gallen cathedral area
Schaffhausen
Chur
Bellinzona
Murten
Plus
why not explore on your own these lovely towns and cities:
Geneva
- see http://www.geneva.info/
Fribourg
– on the French/German language border
Appenzell
– an old-fashioned town
Lugano
– gateway to three lakes
Locarno
– on Lago Maggiore
And
more…
Compiled
by Julia Newton, May 2012. Updated April 2016.
With
contributions from Amy Eber, Colin Hawker, Ewelina Pace, Gill Rüttimann, Helga
Meyer-Piening, Lindsey Carver, Otto Schreibke, Paola Cavallari, Sue Poolman,
Trudi MacDonald ,Valerie Quiblier.
