Book weekdays during the school holidays
Most family activities are packed at weekends. Mon–Wed during the school holidays is far more relaxed.
The back-to-school voucher is ideal for godparents, grandparents or the family itself. From Zürich Zoo to the Lucerne Transport Museum or the indoor play park near you – the family picks the perfect outing. Redeemable in all school holidays, valid 2 years.
For the first day of school, moving up a class or simply as a reward after the report card: a shared outing motivates longer than a new pencil case. The family chooses between zoo, Museum of Transport and play park – and the next holiday week has its highlight sorted.
Top back-to-school experiences
Family outings that delight kids.
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- Paragliding Grindelwald from First
Paragliding Grindelwald from First
4.8(264)Grindelwaldper person
from CHF 220
- Ticket Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne
Ticket Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne
4.7(267)Lucerneper person
from CHF 37
- Via ferrata Mürren for beginners
Via ferrata Mürren for beginners
4.9(119)Mürrenper person
from CHF 179
- Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken
Beatenberg paragliding tandem from Interlaken
4.9(125)Interlakenper person
from CHF 190
- Paragliding tandem in Lauterbrunnen Valley from Mürren
Paragliding tandem in Lauterbrunnen Valley from Mürren
5.0(80)Mürrenper person
from CHF 199
- Ticket Glacier Gorge Grindelwald
Ticket Glacier Gorge Grindelwald
4.6(83)Grindelwaldper person
from CHF 21
- Ticket Swiss Chocolate Adventure Museum of Transport Lucerne
Ticket Swiss Chocolate Adventure Museum of Transport Lucerne
4.5(38)Lucerneper person
from CHF 18
- Beatenberg paragliding in tandem from Interlaken
Beatenberg paragliding in tandem from Interlaken
4.8(121)Interlakenper person
from CHF 220
- Ticket Chateau Chillon in Montreux
Ticket Chateau Chillon in Montreux
4.7(88)Veytauxper person
from CHF 15
- Paragliding in Lauterbrunnen Valley from Mürren
Paragliding in Lauterbrunnen Valley from Mürren
5.0(19)Mürrenper person
from CHF 190
Insider tips for the start of school
What parents often overlook.
Give it to the godparents, not straight to the child
Experience vouchers often feel 'abstract' to children. Give it to the parents, who can then plan the experience.
Family day passes only pay off from four people
With three people, single tickets are often cheaper. Always do both sums.
How much does a back-to-school gift cost?
Family experiences on this page start from CHF 5 per ticket; around half cost less than CHF 32. For the whole family's outing, multiply by headcount – or give a value voucher at that level.
How it works
Three steps from inspiration to ready-to-gift voucher.
Pick a theme or amount
Get inspired by a theme or choose your amount directly (CHF 20–3,000).
Add a personal message
Recipient name, sender and personal dedication – printed right on the voucher.
Gift instantly
Print@Home as PDF or in elegant packaging by post – redeemable for any activity on Swiss Activities.
2,900+ Swiss experiences
The widest selection of leisure activities across every Swiss region.
Instant delivery by email
Print@Home PDF – ideal for last-minute gifts. Also available by post.
TWINT, card & Apple Pay
Secure Swiss payment — Google Pay and pay-by-invoice (Klarna) too. Amounts between CHF 20 and CHF 3,000.
Free cancellation
Flexible to redeem, valid for 2 years, extendable at no cost.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time for the family to redeem the voucher?
On weekdays during school holidays: Monday to Wednesday, zoos and indoor parks are far quieter than at weekends. The voucher is valid for 2 years – every holiday week is a chance.
Do I give the voucher to the child or the parents?
To the parents – a voucher means little to a child. The parents turn it into the outing, and the child gets what counts: the shared day.
Family day pass or single tickets?
Family day passes usually pay off from 4 people; for three, single tickets are often cheaper. Run both numbers before redeeming – the voucher covers either.
How long is a Swiss Activities experience voucher valid?
Our experience vouchers are valid for 2 years from purchase and can be extended free of charge.
Which activities can the voucher be redeemed for?
The voucher is valid for every activity that can be booked online on swissactivities.com – over 2,900 experiences across Switzerland.
How does the recipient receive the voucher?
You receive the voucher instantly as a PDF by email (Print@Home). On request we also send the voucher in elegant packaging by post.
Can I personalise the voucher?
Yes. You can add the recipient's name, your name and a personal message (up to 160 characters) on the voucher.
What amounts are available?
Amounts range from CHF 20 to CHF 3,000. Standard values are CHF 50, 100, 200 or 500 – or pick any amount within that range.
Which payment methods are accepted?
You pay with TWINT, credit card (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay or Klarna — including pay-by-invoice via Klarna. All payments are processed in CHF.
How do I redeem a Swiss Activities voucher?
When booking an activity on swissactivities.com you can enter the voucher code at checkout. The amount is deducted directly from the total.
Is the voucher suitable as a last-minute gift?
Yes, perfectly. You receive the voucher by email within minutes and can print it or forward it digitally right away.
Can the voucher be exchanged for cash?
A cash payout is not possible. However, the voucher balance can be split flexibly across multiple bookings until the credit is used up.
Are there bulk discounts for corporate gifts?
For larger orders of 10 vouchers or more please get in touch – we'll gladly prepare a tailored offer for your company or team.