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Switzerland with Kids

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My family loved this trip in July.  We stayed in Lauterbrunnen in the Berner Oberland and took day trips to most of the adventures in this list. We've been there twice and enjoyed it each time. Buy a Swiss Travel Pass (in the list) and you can go wherever you want. Kids were welcome ev...
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Lauterbrunnen

This was our home base when we visited the Berner Oberland region of Switzerland.

 
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We stayed here and had a wonderful room with a deck!
Hotel Staubbach, Lauterbrunnen
 
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We stayed have here also—great room with a deck! Highly recommended.
Hotel Oberland, Lauterbrunnen
 
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On foot follow the trails past the church toward the sound of rushing water. There is a trail cut into the cliff that takes visitors up “behind” the falls.
Visiting Staubbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen: A Detailed Guide
 
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A lovely work of nature.
Visiting The Trummelbach Falls: A Masterpiece Of Nature

Places to Eat in Lauterbrunnen

All within walking distance in the sweet little town of Lauterbrunnen.

 
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Great restaurant at the Oberland Hotel
Hotel Oberland Restaurant
 
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Seating both indoors and out!
Dining room Silberhorn Hotel Restaurant
 
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Great place for coffee and pastries
Airtime Cafe
 
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Great little place for breakfast, burgers, and lots of other goodies!
Flavours | Lauterbrunnen

Hiking and Other Adventures

Outdoors is what it is all about--here are some great outdoor adventures.

 
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Rent a bike or take a bike tour!
Imboden Bike, Switzerland
 
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And of course, you need to take a few hikes.  This is a good guide to some options.
15 Great Hikes to Do in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
 
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The views are amazing!
Schilthorn Piz Gloria | Switzerland
 
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A beautiful ride with gorgeous views!
Männlichen Cable Car Ride
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Little Villages

These villages are close by and easy to get to by foot or train. Explore!

 
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Sweet little village for strolling and taking in the fresh air and sunshine. Easy to get to from the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
Gimmelwald | Switzerland
 
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Great little town with a lot of activities.
Mürren | Switzerland
 
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Another great little village with plenty to do.
Wengen | Switzerland

Transportation

I recommend buying a Swiss Travel Pass. You can go most everywhere you want for a reasonable price. A great buy for transportation.

 
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Buy a Swiss Travel Pass to save money and go whever you want.
Swiss Travel Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train, Bus & Boat
 
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Bern Switzerland is the closest Airport to the Lauterbrunnen valley.
Flights to Bern
 
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I use Rome2Rio to find train routes in Switzerland. Just put in your start and finish point and you can find the best way to get from place to place. Remember to buy a Swiss Rail Pass before you go!
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