Fresh Air Kids Switzerland

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...

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...

Please join us for a family-friendly hike (though not stroller friendly) from the Sissach Banhof, through the streets of Sissach. Our...

Searching for the perfect spring hike doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, we recently discovered one of the most beautiful hikes not far...

Not far from Basel, nestled deep in the forest, sits a magical world of the elves for your children to explore. With multiple activities...

How to Hike in the Rain with Kids Hiking in the rain can be an incredible experience, but without adequate preparation and the right...

Despite the current snow and unpredictable spring weather, it's time to start making your summer plans. If those plans include hiking to...

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

*Actual image from the hike we will be doing! Yay! Let’s Hike! I think it's time we meet because the spring is here and people are...

What if we told you there was a book that answered all of your questions about hiking to huts in Switzerland? What if that one book...

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...

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...

Snow Hiking Tip: Grab a pair of spikes for your boots for hiking over ice and snow. We keep these tucked in our backpacks and pull them...

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

There is something absolutely magical about the autumn. Wearing sweaters, indulging in cooler temperatures and experiencing the gorgeous...

Most parents of preteens and teenagers struggle to get outside with their children. This month, I wrote an in-depth article for one of...

This is not a kids hike! At least once a year, we, the Fresh Air Parents, arrange a weekend away or take day trips with our respective...

If you are looking for a pleasant stroll on a weekend, consider the lovely route from Lampenberg to Wildenstein and back to Lampenberg....

As the sun finally made a long awaited appearance, we made a mad dash for the mountains. A full week into school and schedules and work,...

Here is the honest truth; there is no such thing as a perfect trail family. Nope, it simply doesn’t exist. We spend loads of time outside...