Appenzell farmhouses and green hills below the Alpstein
7 days / 6 nights

Swiss Family Storybook Journey

Appenzell farms, Heidi Village in Maienfeld and the lakes of St. Moritz for families.

Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Destinations
Zurich, Appenzell, St. Moritz
Style
Private tour
Activity level
Easy
Overview

Short travel days and many child-friendly stops in eastern Switzerland.

Highlights

  • Appenzell cheese dairy
  • Ebenalp and Wildkirchli caves
  • Heididorf Maienfeld
  • St. Moritz and Bernina line
Itinerary

Day by day

Day 1

Arrival in Appenzell

Private transfer from the airport or station to your accommodation. Transfer from Zurich; village walk.

Overnight: Appenzell

Day 2

Ebenalp

Cable car to Ebenalp and the cliff-side Aescher area.

Overnight: Appenzell

Day 3

Show Dairy and Farm

Appenzeller show dairy in Stein and farm visit.

Overnight: Appenzell

Day 4

Heidi Village to St. Moritz

Heididorf in Maienfeld, then over the Julier Pass.

Overnight: St. Moritz

Day 5

Bernina Line

Train to Alp Grüm with playground stops.

Overnight: St. Moritz

Day 6

Lakes and Leisure

Sils lake, horse-drawn carriage in Val Fex (summer).

Overnight: St. Moritz

Day 7

Departure

Breakfast and check-out, then private transfer from St. Moritz to Zurich.

Accommodation

We arrange accommodation according to your preferred category and budget. Specific hotels, room types and facilities are confirmed only after availability is checked and are named in your quotation.

Meals

Breakfast is normally provided by the accommodation where included in your rate. Lunches and dinners are not assumed; the final quotation lists every meal covered. Indian, vegetarian, Jain and other dietary requests can be made, subject to confirmation.

Inclusions

  • • Private planning and coordination
  • • Private vehicle and driver as described
  • • Activity tickets named in the itinerary, where quoted
  • • Accommodation as confirmed in your quotation

Your final quotation lists every included service.

Not included

  • • Flights and visas
  • • Travel insurance
  • • Meals and drinks not listed in the quotation
  • • Optional activities and personal expenses
  • • Tips

Practical details

  • Starts: Zurich
  • Ends: Zurich
  • Season: Summer season
  • Activity level: Easy
  • • Heididorf open roughly March to November.
  • • Mountain excursions are weather-dependent; we may reorder days for better conditions.
  • • Please tell us about mobility needs so we can check accessibility of each stop.
FAQs

Questions about Swiss Family Storybook Journey

Can Swiss Family Storybook Journey be customised?

Yes. Timing, pace and stops around Zurich, Appenzell, St. Moritz, Engadin can be adjusted. Tell us your dates and interests in the enquiry form.

What transport is used?

Private vehicle transfers between bases, combined with the trains, cable cars and boats in the itinerary. Rail-only versions are possible.

Which hotels do you use?

We suggest accommodation in Appenzell, St. Moritz according to your preference and budget. Specific hotels are confirmed only after availability is checked.

Can you arrange Indian or vegetarian food?

Yes, we can request Indian, vegetarian, Jain and other dietary meals. Availability depends on the restaurant or hotel and is confirmed in writing.

When does this tour operate?

This tour depends on summer operations, usually June to early October.

Request a Quote

Plan Swiss Family Storybook Journey

Share your dates and preferences. We reply personally with availability and a written quotation that lists exactly what is included.

Email
info@namasteeuropetours.ch

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