Among Zurich and Geneva, which city will be more enjoyable for kids under 10 years age?

Question

I will be travelling on train from Paris to either Zurich or Geneva for a 5 day visit. I wonder which of these two cities will be more enjoyable for our family with kids ages 6 and 10? Any thoughts.. thank you

Answer 1

Geneva, most likely

Answer 2

Zürich: there is a lovely Zoo,you can make daily trips eg to the Rhine-Fall,boat trip to Rapperswil,visit Kyburg (a lovely old castle) etc.

Answer 3

I would agree with Zurich as well

Answer 4

Zurich, definitely

Answer 5

Go to Zurich.  It is easier to get around and there will be more to do.  Take the tram all over town and remember, a tram ticket gets you on the boat that cruises Lake Zurich.  They would like the boat ride because you can get off where you want for a walk or snack and then get back on.  You could go up to the Rhein Falls (in Schaffhausen) and take the boat ride that goes under the falls.  Also consider taking a day trip to Lucerne to Pilatus Mountain.  The train ride (or cable car - there are a couple ways to get to the top) up is great and on the second level, there is a summer sled run that the kids would love.  For a day devoted strictly to kids, rent a car and drive up to Europa Park in Germany just North of Basel.  They'd love it and it is not that far.  I took guests with kids there and the kids thought it was great.  There is a "witches house" restaurant near Zurich in the hills above Adliswil called the Chnusperhüsli (the Crispy Hut) The staff dress up like witches and the dinner is eaten with your hands (some of the best chicken I have ever had) and then they have a show.  It is not scarey at all, and they would have fun there.  Ask at yoru hotel or someone...they will know about it.  You can take a taxi there easily from Zurich.  Also, stop by the Lindt chocolate factory store in their plant.  They no longer offer tours, but the company store is open and the chocolate is at a deep discount there.  Call ahead for hours open because opening times can be goofy there.