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...

We are thrilled to announce that we will be joining the Basel Children's Trust (BCT) for a spring hike on one of our favorite trails. If...

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...

I recently wrote an in depth article for one of our partners, Momizen on why children need the natural world. Though that idea is not...

Before we start this post, we think it is important to note that the folks in charge of the Comic Trails work extremely hard to put...

In a valley, where few roam, sits the gorgeous area known as Gantrish. With unobstructed views and the lull of cow bells, this Nature...

If your child is a fan of Globi, the famous Swiss cartoon that resembles a blue parrot, then look no further than Engstligenalp. This...

Are you familiar with forest bathing? Forest bathing is a term that emerged in Japan in the late 1980’s. The Japanese word for forest...

Are you familiar with Augusta Raurica? Have you ever visited this ancient wonder? Augusta Raurica is home to gorgeously preserved Roman...

Basel is a charming city perched perfectly on the Rhine River. The city has roughly 175,000 residents, making it the ideal urban oasis...

The interest in our book is amazing and we are so grateful! Seriously, I'm typing this with tears in my eyes and a full heart! Thank you...

The very short answer to the question, "Can children really hike to huts," is YES! Of course they can, but that it not to say that as...

Well, we are almost at the home stretch. Our new book, Fresh Air Kids - Hikes to Huts, is scheduled to publish in May of 2021. This...

It's natural, once the first sign of spring occurs, we get antsy. We look for our hiking boots and we are eager to get out there after a...

Give-Away! Win a copy of our book Fresh Air Kids Switzerland in German or English! In order to win, you must: 1. Live in Switzerland...

I'll be honest, this is our first year of really sledding as a family. I know, crazy right! Please stay with me. I was nervous about the...

If you are looking for an easy get-a-way that offers a great opportunity for family - friendly sledding, Fürenalp might just be the ideal...

We are happy to announce that the sequel to our first book, Fresh Air Kids - 52 Inspiring Hikes That Will Make Kids and Parents Happy, is...

Let's face it, the winter is long during normal circumstances, but now with all that is transpiring in the world, winter can feel...

Though the rain is intense this morning and we are several months away from summer hiking season, now is the perfect time to dream. By...