About Swiss Day Out
Family days out, without the planning headache.
Swiss Day Out helps families find realistic day-out ideas based on where you start, who is coming, how long you want to be out, and what facilities you need.
Why we built it
Planning a family day out often means checking travel time, prices, opening hours, toilets, baby changing, food options, weather, dogs, parking and whether the visit is actually worth the effort.
We're a family in Estavayer-le-Lac — one child, two dogs — and we built Swiss Day Out after too many weekends spent checking the same details ourselves.
Swiss Day Out brings those details together so families can make a quicker decision.
The problem
Too many tabs, too many checks.
The goal
A faster way to decide where to go.
What makes Swiss Day Out different
Realistic travel time
See how long the journey really takes from your starting point, by car, public transport, bike or on foot.
Family-friendly filters
Filter by prams, toilets, dogs, child ages and the practical details that matter on the day.
Curated Swiss places
Each suggestion is checked for useful family information, not just scraped listings.
Useful with children
Visit length, facilities and timing hints help you judge whether a place fits your day.
Expanding across Switzerland
Swiss Day Out launches region by region so coverage stays practical, curated and well checked.
Built for early access
Swiss Day Out is still growing. Feedback helps decide what comes next.
How it works
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Choose your starting point
Set where your day begins and how you plan to travel.
- 2
Tell us who is coming
Add your party size, dates and the filters that matter on the day.
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Find realistic day-out ideas
Compare travel time, cost and facilities before opening a full plan.
Swiss Day Out currently covers the cantons of Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Vaud and Valais.
We launch region by region so every suggestion can stay practical, curated and up to date.
More cantons will be added gradually.
See coverage →Common questions
How does Swiss Day Out choose places?
We focus on family-friendly outings with practical details checked by hand, including travel access, facilities, timing and whether the visit is realistic for a day out.
Why are only some cantons available?
Swiss Day Out launches canton by canton so each region stays curated and useful. You can vote for the next canton on the coverage page.
Are prices always accurate?
We show estimates and official links where possible, but prices and offers can change. Always confirm final costs with the venue or transport provider.
Can I submit a place or event?
Yes. You can submit family-friendly places or events for review. We check submissions before publishing them.