Going on holiday with children requires good planning. Depending on the age of the little ones, it can also be exhausting at times. Nevertheless, it’s worth your while to show your child the world and experience new adventures as a family! The advantages clearly outweigh the disadvantages:
Shared memories strengthen family cohesion
When you escape the daily grind together and visit new places, you create lasting impressions that each of you will remember. This doesn’t necessarily have to be a long-term holiday in a faraway country. A day out in nature, a special meal or new discoveries can also help to strengthen the bond between family members.
Travelling is also possible on a small budget
Sure, holidays cost money. But you don’t have to be rich to show your children new places. Good planning makes a lot of things possible.
Here are some tips for travelling on a budget:
1. Plan your meals
You can save a lot when eating out. The most convenient opportunities are often also the most expensive. Prices in restaurants are particularly high around popular tourist attractions or hubs such as airports and railway stations.
It is therefore better to stock up on snacks before you start your journey rather than when you are travelling.
If your accommodation has cooking facilities, it is also worth buying food from the supermarket and preparing it yourself. And if you do want to eat out: Local restaurants often offer authentic meals at fair prices. Find out in advance instead of spontaneously stopping off somewhere, then you can save a lot of money.
2. Choose off-seasons
It doesn’t always have to be in the middle of summer or at Christmas! Many popular destinations are much cheaper and less crowded in spring or autumn.
And if you don’t have school-age children yet: Why not take your trip midweek, when train connections, accommodation and cultural attractions are less busy and cheaper?
3. Free activities
Switzerland offers travellers numerous free attractions, from exciting city tours in cities such as Zurich and Geneva to museum-free days in Basel and Bern. Particularly attractive are free highlights such as a visit to CERN, historic churches and castles as well as the often free municipal museums.
If you spend at least one night in a Swiss city, you often receive a guest card with additional discounts on public transport and sights.
4. Get out into the local countryside
Admittedly, Switzerland is not known as a bargain paradise for holidaymakers. But you have to hand it to our country: The natural beauty is breathtaking! And it doesn’t have to cost a lot. Switzerland’s landscapes are perfect for outdoor activities: from mountain hikes and walks by lakes to bike tours.
Holidays in Switzerland also mean shorter journeys, which in turn can save money. With Switzerland’s efficient public transport system, you can get your family from A to B in comfort.
Our tips: Family-friendly accommodation in Switzerland
Switzerland offers a wide range of family-friendly accommodation, from hostels, campsites and mountain huts to really comfortable hotels with all the trimmings. And we wouldn’t be Clanq if we didn’t have some great cashback offers for families ready for a holiday!
Here you get cashback when you pay with Clanq:
Swiss Youth Hostels, Switzerland-wide
Convenience and quality: there’s something for every taste and every budget in the numerous Swiss youth hostels. How about a city trip to Basel or Bern, for example? Or a beach holiday in Montreux or Interlaken? There are also special offers for families.
7 % cashback
Sunstar Hotels, Switzerland-wide
Nestled in the heart of nature, 6 different Sunstar Hotels offer sustainable holidays for families, sports enthusiasts and those seeking peace and quiet. From summit bliss in the Alpine regions to southern flair in Ticino, you can experience Switzerland in all its facets and at any time of the year.
1 % cashback
Swiss Family Hotels in the mountains, Switzerland-wide
If your family loves the mountains, these hotels are a good choice: Hotel Saratz in the heart of the Engadine mountains, Hotel Schweizerhof and Valbella Resort in the Grisons mountains or the Märchenhotel Braunwald against the imposing mountain backdrop of the Glarus Alps.
These 4 mountain hotels all belong to the Swiss Family Hotels. They offer everything for young and old, plus cashback.
2 % cashback
Campofelice Camping Village, Tenero-Contra, Ticino
How about a camping holiday on Lake Maggiore? Campofelice is a 15-hectare campsite with a 400-metre-long private beach and the ideal starting point for hiking and cycling tours. Also part of the Swiss Family Hotels, the campsite is particularly child-friendly.
2 % cashback
Albergo Losone, Losone, Ticino
If you want a Caribbean atmosphere for your holiday, try this: The Albergo Losone on the banks of the River Maggia. With over 400 palm trees, it is the largest palm park in Switzerland and offers plenty of space and nature to romp around in.
This hotel is also a Swiss Family Hotel and has a lot to offer, especially for younger guests.
2 % cashback
Excursion destinations in the nature
Kronberg, Appenzell
On the Kronberg, experiences in step with nature await you, such as panoramic circular trails and hikes. But there is also plenty to discover in the valley: the legendary bobsleigh run, the zipline park and the fairytale world.
1 % cashback for the aerial cableway
Stoos, Schwyz
Adventurous families can immerse themselves in the life of the Alpine herdsmen on a varied hiking adventure trail on the Stoos. From Fronalpstock via Alp Laui and finally to the beautiful Stoos-Seeli.
20 % cashback for the Stoosbahnen during the hiking season
Holidays abroad
Just Be, Piraino, Sicily
Would you rather take a break from Switzerland and escape to a beautiful island? Then we recommend Just Be, one of the most outstanding hotels in Sicily. It is set in extensive grounds with olive, lemon and orange trees and offers spectacular views of the turquoise blue sea.
18 % cashback
Start packing your things!
Have you found something for your next family adventure? Then let’s get going! If you want to collect cashback while you’re packing, take a look at the offers from these cashback partners:
Suitcases from Pack Easy
The functional suitcases from the oldest Swiss luggage manufacturer are the perfect travel companion for your next family holiday.
15 % cashback
Bags from 07 14
Durable travel bags, rucksacks and handbags made from high-quality leather, designed in Switzerland and handmade in Italy. If you treat yourself to a piece like this, you’ll be able to enjoy it on many more journeys.
10 % cashback
Snack boxes from Nikimo
Save yourself overpriced self-service restaurants and take something to snack on from home. It’s probably healthier and with the large selection of snack boxes and snack bags from Nikimo, your snack will be a real eye-catcher.
3 % cashback
Going on a family holiday by car
Touring Club Switzerland (TCS)
With children, full suitcases and plenty of provisions for the mountains or camping: sometimes the car is the easiest way to get around on holiday. That’s why we also have a cashback partner for motorists: Touring Club Switzerland (TCS) offers a whole range of useful products and services relating to mobility and tourism.
3 % cashback
Are you missing something in this list? We are constantly expanding our cashback partnerships. Feel free to send us your suggestion.
