Thinking of a Mother's Day picnic this weekend. Anyone have any recommendations of good spots near Zurich (no more than 1 hour drive)? Would love somewhere with grass, lake/mountain view. Thanks!
Hi, I am not sure if you have children, but I often take my family either to the area just outside the playground of Chinagarten. It is gorgeous and a huge space with a playground to entertain the little ones.
Yes, I do have a baby. That is a great spot and one we frequent!
exactly opposite the China garden on the other side of the lake a little further then the Rote Fabrik there is a beautiful big park with playground and loads of grass with plenty of space for pick nicks near the water...
Easy by train and probably just about one hour drive is Arth Goldau Tierpark, there are many picnic spots in the park and the animals (safe ones) roam amongst the visitors.
http://www.tierpark.ch/english/index.htm
Alternatively park up at Arth Goldau and take the train up the Rigi. Amazing views and a great place for a picnic........take some warm clothes if you try this!
All sound great. Thank you!
I am going to Weggis with friends this weekend - I heard it's beautiful.
Weggis is beautiful, especially if arriving by steamship, some good restaurants by the lakeside (think we ate the hotel Gottard last time which was excellent though a little more formal than we would normally go for.
how about Uetliburg?
Just spent the afternoon in Thalwil, Rüschlikon absolutely beautiful, right at the lake...def recommended
Hi everyone,
for same topic, anyone knows places in Zurich area, but with actual (wooden) tables outside? or anything like that?
many thanks in advance.
In many zones in Uetliberg you'll find picnic areas with wooden tables.
can any one a little bit explain to me about Weggis? Where is it? In Zurich? Do you think going there on weekends with my boyfriend a good idea?
It's on Lake Lucerne. Below the Rigi. Lovely area but certainly not Zürich.
Rapperswil overlooking the lake! Not sure about tables and chairs though.