Expat Parents Switzerland

10/11/2025

🎅 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸!

https://www.expatparents.ch/product/customised-santa-sacks/

Personalise yours with your child’s name and get ready for Christmas in style.

Made from 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝟱𝟬 × 𝟳𝟬 𝗰𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀 with a strong black drawstring, perfect for filling with gifts, toys, and Christmas surprises.

● CHF 35 (free delivery in Switzerland)
🎄 Lovely for kids or as a thoughtful gift.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: we have fewer in stock this year than usual and won’t be restocking, so once they’re gone — they’re gone!

Available NOW on: https://www.expatparents.ch/product/customised-santa-sacks/

Our much-loved canvas Christmas Santa Sacks are back for another festive season!

22/10/2025

We all thought video calls and group chats would be enough to keep us connected.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹.
Read it here 👉

FriendshipsWhen “Staying in Touch” Isn’t Enough: The Loneliness No One Warns You AboutWe all arrive in Switzerland with full lives behind us —

30/09/2025

🎨🍂 Still looking for a creative way to spend the October holidays?

https://www.expatparents.ch/events/art-pottery-autumn-camp-zurich-6-10-october-2025/

We’re excited to have this Art & Pottery Autumn Camp in Zurich (6–10 October 2025) listed in our community directory. A perfect chance for kids to explore their creativity, make something with their hands, and have fun during the autumn break.

It’s wonderful to see such enriching camps being shared with our expat families — be sure to bookmark it for the holidays!

👉 Full details here: https://www.expatparents.ch/events/art-pottery-autumn-camp-zurich-6-10-october-2025/

This week-long autumn camp takes place at Artiloft Zurich in collaboration with the LOKI Ceramics Studio. Mornings are dedicated to pottery, while aft

30/09/2025

✨ 𝗪𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗴𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆! ✨

https://www.expatparents.ch/places/reindeer-trekking-in-zurichs-weinland-region/

Reindeer trekking in Zurich’s Weinland region 🦌 — such a magical experience you might never have discovered without Expat Parents. Perfect to bookmark for the winter season, and a fantastic adventure for kids (and grown-ups too!).

We’re so glad to have this unique listing in our community. If you visit, let us know and share your experience — we’d love to hear about it! 💚

👉 Check it out here: https://www.expatparents.ch/places/reindeer-trekking-in-zurichs-weinland-region/

Reindeer Trekking in Zurich’s Weinland Region is a family-friendly museum.

20/09/2025

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20/08/2025

🗝️🔍 Family fun with a twist!

Looking for something different to do with the kids? Try Exit Adventure in Rapperswil!

✨ Outdoor escape games through the old town
✨ Indoor puzzle adventures for rainy days
✨ Missions like The Magic Portal or Operation Mindfall
✨ Perfect for kids (from about 7+) and families

It’s part treasure hunt, part escape room, part adventure — and 100% fun. 🗺️
Who’s ready to solve the clues? 🕵️‍♀️

👉 Find out more here:

Exit Adventure is a family-friendly escape room.

20/08/2025

🚲✨ Looking for a fun family outing? ✨🚲

https://www.expatparents.ch/places/pumptrack-mollis/

Head to Pumptrack Mollis in Glarus!
This free outdoor spot is perfect for kids (and parents too 😉) on bikes, scooters, skateboards, or inline skates. The track is designed so you pump with your body instead of pedalling — a great way to build balance, coordination, and confidence.

🌟 Highlights:
✔️ A full-size pumptrack + a smaller kids’ loop
✔️ Next to the Wydeli playground with natural climbing elements
✔️ Free to use, open every day
✔️ Great for all ages

📍 Netstalerstrasse 38, 8753 Mollis

Whether your child is a beginner or a little speedster, this is an exciting and safe place to play, move, and meet other families.

Who’s ready for a ride? 🚴‍♀️💨

Pumptrack Mollis is a family-friendly playground.

20/08/2025

✨ Do not underestimate the power of creativity. ✨

Yes, academics matter, but so does imagination.

For children aged 7–12, art develops focus, patience, and original thinking that strengthens all areas of learning. It’s about more than drawing and painting , it’s about building confidence, problem-solving skills, and a voice of their own.

At Artiloft Zürich, young artists explore professional techniques in a fun, supportive space designed to help them grow. Creativity today becomes confidence tomorrow. 🎨

👉 Find out more and register here:

In this class, we learn the basics of volume, shading, shapes and perspective with the children. This is a preparatory class for academic drawing. Alt

20/08/2025

🎨 Art Courses for Teens in Zürich – with Artiloft 🎨

https://www.expatparents.ch/events/teenart-zurich-regular-course-for-teens-12-16-years-old/

Looking for a creative extracurricular option for your teen? Artiloft offers inspiring art courses in Zürich designed especially for teenagers.

Their courses encourage young people to:
✨ Explore different artistic techniques and materials
✨ Develop their own creative style and confidence
✨ Work in a supportive, professional studio environment
✨ Meet other teens who share a passion for art

Whether your teen is a beginner or already loves to draw and paint, Artiloft provides the perfect space to grow their creativity outside of school.

📍 Location: Zürich
👩‍🎨 Ages: Teenagers (12–16)Check out Arti Loft

Intended for intermediate to advanced teenagers, this course aims to introduce them to advanced techniques of drawing, painting, sketching, etc. With

13/08/2025

Few beautiful days left before school starts in canton Zug. Checkout the playgrounds in the area.

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16/06/2025

🎨✨ Looking for something creative for the summer holidays? Our Arts & Crafts Summer Camp in Zürich (11–15 August 2025) is packed with hands-on fun for kids! 🎉

We are excited to announce our new creative camp in collaboration with Knock On Wood ! This unique program allows children to make their own wooden ob

16/06/2025

This week-long summer camp takes place at Artiloft Zurich in collaboration with the LOKI Ceramics Studio. 🥰

This week-long summer camp takes place at Artiloft Zurich in collaboration with the LOKI Ceramics Studio. Mornings are dedicated to pottery, while aft