Fresh Air Kids Switzerland

Summer! Oh my, it is heating up this summer in Basel and the best way to escape the heat is to visit one of the local swimming pools....

“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” – Emilie Buchwald – Literary Editor and Author Now that the summer holidays are...

How to spend more time outdoors as a family. Five easy tips for everyone! We have spent years doing our best to create a nature rich...

Photo courtesy of and with permission from Ditte I had the privilege of speaking with Ditte from @the_vintage_galore_collective about her...

Hiking to huts is a gorgeous way to spend any summer. We’ve typically spend our summer months hiking to and staying at all of the...

"How can there be unlimited economic development on a planet with finite, natural resources?" - Jane Goodall - Primatologist and...

This post will be part of an ongoing series curated by the Fresh Air Kids. It is no surprise we love the great outdoors and feel most at...

One of the greatest aspects of living in Basel is that the city is bustling with friendly people. Due to the fact that Basel boosts over...

As a certified Holistic Health Coach, nutrition has always been an important aspect of family life. I always placed emphasis on doing...

Hiking with toddlers is both an incredible challenge and a remarkable delight. I know, it sounds like an oxymoron, but both statements...

Did you know that today is the International Day of Forests? March 21 is the official day of the forests, as it was established by the...

I've never raised teens before. It sounds funny, but it's true. The only thing I know about navigating the teenage years is from my own...

Let's face it, parenting is a tough gig. There is not a manual that discloses how to get it just right, nor do you receive a baby in your...

Winter Hiking Trails: If you are new to Switzerland or just visiting during the winter months, it's quite possible you have seen the pink...

This month our article for Momizen focused on health. You might be asking why Fresh Air Kids is serving up nutrition advice? Great...

2 X Christmas – Did you know that each year the Swiss Post in conjunction with the Swiss Red Cross and SRG SSR, ships (free of charge)...

Have you heard of Rega the Swiss Air Rescue Service? This non-profit organization was founded in 1952 by Dr. Rudolf Bucher. By offering...

Teaching our children responsibility is a huge aspect of their learning development. To learn more about this topic, please visit the...

“We often forget that we are nature. Nature is not something separate from us. So, when we say that we have lost our connection to...

We are so excited that our tree planting day is finally here! Listed below is all the information you need to know if you signed up for...