Short sledging locations in Zurich

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I wanted to take kids tomorrow for sledging. They are small - 1.5 & 3.5 y.o. so a tiny slope can entertain them. Hence I am looking for small safe slopes, preferably not many people. So feel free to share all small spot secrets

We are in ZH Altstetten but can go elsewhere too. I am aware of a place towards the cemetery and people keep mentioning that spot but it goes towards a main street and does not feel safe enough for my taste as I am a rather cautious person

Also if you have suggestions for things to do with toddlers involving snow in Zurich, happy to hear them

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Höngg. Next to the ETH. https://maps.app.goo.gl/2LDVt5dW69PQu1hN9

Other activity: Go to the Zoo and watch the penguin parade.

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Uetliberg at Ringlikon station. If you go early there are not too many people. When my kids were that age, we went up early, sledged a bit then went all the way up to Uetliberg to the playground and then went home. Have fun 😊

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Second Höngg, Uetliberg also good. If you don’t mind a little travel Brunni or Sattel Hochstuckli are good for small kids.

Good overview here too if you’re feeling more adventurous:

https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/…arch/sledging/

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There are some little hills here in Greifensee, near our place. Our huge apartment community has a huge parking lot for “besucher parking” near there. Next time it snows, if you’re interested, send me a PM and I can give you the address where to park, etc. There’s also a bigger hill just a few minutes walk from here.

My son was out there sledding with his two “besties” earlier today for a few hours, having lots of fun. When your kids are a bit older, I think these are the best sleds, as they go quite fast (but not too fast!) and are super lightweight and easy to carry back up the hill:

https://www.galaxus.ch/de/s3/product…B&gclsrc=aw.ds

Even cheaper on amazon.de

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The park next to GZ Bachwiesen has a small hill ideal for small kids to toboggan down. We went quite often with Nickatbasel Jnr. You can’t miss it.

Google Maps link here showing the location.
https://goo.gl/maps/j2AJqx67Ac6BUphP7

HTH.
Nick

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Warm, waterproof clothing and toy trucks and diggers.
As much fun for them as moving mud but without the clean-up.

Or, bob sleigh toys and a 1.5 litre plastic bottle filled with warm water to smooth the track. You need a gradient but it only needs to be slight.

Galaxus link