10 Family Activities to Enjoy in April 2025

Planning a family trip to Switzerland in April 2025? This is one of the most beautiful times of year to explore the country with kids! From spring flower gardens and Easter egg hunts to exciting festivals, toboggan runs, and wildlife encounters, Switzerland has countless family-friendly attractions this month. Whether you're in Lucerne, Zurich, the Valais or the Vaud countryside, you'll find unforgettable experiences for children and adults alike. Read on for our list of the top 10 family activities in Switzerland in April 2025.

1. Lilu Light Festival📍Lucerne📅 April 4–14, 2025Wander through Lucerne lit up by stunning light installations. A magical evening experience for all ages.🔗 https://www.lichtfestivalluzern.ch/en/

2. Swiss Vapeur Parc – Season Opening📍Le Bouveret, Valais📅 From April 5, 2025Ride miniature trains through a perfectly crafted Swiss landscape. A charming outing for little train lovers!🔗 https://www.swissvapeur.ch

3. Pilatus & Kronberg Toboggan Runs📍Lucerne / Appenzell📅 Open from April 5, 2025Alpine coasters and thrilling descents with views—perfect for families that love a little adrenaline.🔗 https://www.pilatus.ch/en/discover/summer/toboggan-run🔗 https://www.kronberg.ch/erlebnisrodelbahn

4. Château de Vullierens Gardens – Opening📍Vullierens, Vaud📅 April 12, 2025Enjoy breathtaking tulip gardens, sculpture trails, and springtime peace.🔗 https://chateauvullierens.ch/en

5. International Silvretta Pupils Cup📍Samnaun, Graubünden📅 April 11–14, 2025Cheer on young ski champions from around the globe at this iconic competition.🔗 https://www.samnaun.ch/en/news-events/silvretta-schuelercup

6. Smilestones Miniature World📍Neuhausen am Rheinfall📅 Open dailyDiscover Swiss landscapes in miniature form, with fun details and interactive displays.🔗 https://www.smilestones.ch

7. Easter Fun at Signal de Bougy📍Bougy-Villars, Vaud📅 April 20, 2025Games, egg hunts, workshops and open-air fun for Easter Sunday.🔗 https://signaldebougy.ch

8. Iseltwald Easter Egg Hunt📍Iseltwald, Bern📅 April 18–21, 2025Join a lakeside Easter egg hunt in one of Switzerland’s most scenic villages.🔗 https://www.iseltwald.ch

9. Papiliorama – Tropical Garden & Butterfly Dome📍Kerzers, Fribourg📅 Open all AprilStep into a warm tropical world filled with butterflies, exotic birds, and jungle paths.🔗 https://www.papiliorama.ch

10. Sechseläuten Spring Festival📍Zurich📅 April 28, 2025Celebrate spring in Zurich with a parade and the burning of the Böögg to drive away winter.🔗 https://www.zuerich.com/en/visit/sechselaeuten

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