2.7 km hike with a quiz and play stations along the way, plus a leisure park featuring a summer toboggan, rope park, and trampolines
Atzmännig | Canton of St. Gallen (Switzerland)
The "it" factor
What Makes It Special:
Easy 2.7 km hike with adventure stations and a quiz along the way.
Leisure park offering various fun activities.
Playground featuring carousels.
Summer toboggan for thrilling rides.
Rope park with courses for all ages.
Glamping pods for an overnight stay.
Restaurants and picnic spots for meal breaks.
What Needs to Be Considered:
No strollers allowed on the hike.
Leisure park, summer toboggan, and rope park require additional fees.
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The fun factor
Atzmännig is the perfect spot for family adventures, with everything in one place. Situated at 1,200 meters and part of the Prealps mountain range, around 44 km from Zurich.
You can choose to stay near the bottom chairlift station and enjoy activities that don’t require any lifts—like the rope park, leisure park, playground, trampoline, and a restaurant. Or, hop on the chairlift and try out the summer mountain slide or take on a family-friendly hike.
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We’ve visited a few times, each time trying different adventures.
Here are our top 5 Fun Factors of Atzmännig
1. Hike Down with House Sparrow Manni - free of charge
Our favorite part of Atzmännig is the 2.7 km downhill hike, where House Sparrow Manni (Spatz Manni) takes you on a themed adventure. To start the hike, you’ll need to take the chairlift up to the top station. Along the trail, you’ll find 8 fun activity stations that bring Manni’s story to life. You can swing with a view, play music, transport pine cones with a mini lift, balance on a wobbling bridge, squeeze through brushes, and even battle it out for the throne!
2. Solve Quizzes and Win a Prize - free of charge
There’s also a quiz challenge along the way. Pick up a free activity card from the chairlift ticket office and answer the questions at each station. Keep in mind, the quizzes are in German, so the Google Translate app might come in handy! If you answer all the questions correctly and upload a photo of yourself on the throne while tagging Atzmännig, you’ll be entered into a competition for a chance to win a free stay at the pods!
3. Hit the leisure park - paid
Just next to the parking lot and the bottom chairlift station, there’s a small leisure park with 14 attractions, perfect for kids and families. Some of the highlights include:
Tower Crane
Nautical Jet (a water jump in a boat, for kids 10 and up)
Cableway (fly above visitors at 8 meters high, from age 8)
Mini-Cars (for ages 3–10)
Ship Pond with remotely controlled boats
Mechanical Bull Riding (for ages 8 and up)
Comet Swing
Trampolines and Bunny Trampolines
Sliding Tower: for ages 6 and up (from 2 years if accompanied by an adult)
Each attraction is paid for separately, with prices ranging from 1 CHF to 3 CHF per ride - see more here. There’s a machine to change money and a cash point available if you need to withdraw cash.
There is also a nice playground available free of charge with swings, slides and 2 carousels (1 CHF per ride).
4. Visit the goats (free of charge)
You can check out a small fenced area with adorable goats that kids can enter and pet. It’s a perfect spot to relax and take a break from all the excitement. We found it a great way to unwind and enjoy some calm moments amidst the adventure!
5. Slide down a mountain
There’s a 700-meter-long summer slide with 17 turns and a 126-meter vertical drop—super fun for kids and adults alike! Children aged 3 to 8 must ride with someone at least 12 years old, while those 8 and over can enjoy the thrill solo. It’s an exciting adventure for everyone!
5. Go climbing (paid)
Set in the heart of the forest, less than a 5-minute walk from the leisure park, there’s an exciting rope park! It offers 8 courses for adults and 3 parcours for kids aged 4 to 8. Surrounded by trees, it's the perfect spot for a fun adventure in nature while the little ones get to enjoy their own mini-challenges.
The food factor
Just next to the first adventure station (and the top chairlift station), about halfway through the hike, and near the leisure park there are barbecue and picnic spots with wood provided. It’s our favorite way to enjoy lunch during the hike—weather permitting, of course! A tip: we recommend the first barbecue spot offers a better view and even has a fun play structure to keep the kids entertained while you relax.
There are also two restaurants if you prefer dining in. The first one, Bergrestaurant Atzmännig/Harz, is just 5 minutes into the hike. It offers à la carte options, a kids' menu, and a beautiful view, though it doesn’t have a play area for children. The second restaurant, Sportbahnen Atzmännig, is located right next to the leisure park. It features a buffet-style setup and a nice terrace, perfect for relaxing after a day of adventure.
There are more restaurant options in the area, easily reachable by a short walk or drive - see here.
The comfort factor
For those looking to extend their stay, Atzmännig offers glamping pods, providing a cozy and adventurous overnight option for families wanting to experience the mountain by night. We tried it out and loved it! The pods are warm and cozy, though the bathroom is separate. At night, nearby restaurants are closed, but there’s a barbecue on-site.
Just note—there are no dishes provided. You can either opt for a barbecue or breakfast kit from Atzmännig, which includes plates, forks, knives, cups, and food, or if you bring your own food, be sure to pack your own dishes too.
The fitness factor
The hike is easy, covering only 2.7 km. It is not stroller friendly as there are sections that are steep and with roots sticking out .
It involves around 369 meters of elevation change. You can follow the trail downhill, as described here, or if you're looking for a bit more of a challenge, you can do it in reverse and tackle the climb with your family.
The value factor
In 2024 prices were as follows.
Single Chairlift ride for the hike
Adults: 9.50 CHF
Kids (6 - 16): 6.00 CHF
Kids below 6: Free
No half -tax reduction
Toboggan
Adults: 9.50 CHF single ride / 22 CHF three rides
Kids (6 - 16): 6.00 CHF / 14 CHF three rides
Kids below 6: Free
Prices for leasure park and rope park
Atzmännig Family Mountain | Practical Info
Arrival by car: There is a large parking lot (Schutt 69, 8735 Goldingen) just next to the chairlifts and a leasure park. There is a smaller parking just next to the rope park.
Arrival by public transport: Take the 630 bus (Benken - Uznach - Eschenbach - Goldingen - Atzmännig)
Leisure park, goats & playground are just next to the parking
Summer Toboggan
Take the chairlift from Atzmännig Schutt and get off at the 1st stop
Spatz Männi hike
Take the chairlift from Atzmännig Schutt and get off at the 2nd stop (Atzmännig)
Follow the Spatz Männi signs. The trail heads downhill to the right of the gondola station (facing uphill), but the first adventure station is located to the left of the gondola station.
Officially from 2 years, but due to some challenging sections, we suggest it for kids from 3 years and up
No strollers -Baby carriers may be rented at the base station
Spatz Männi Adventure Trail
Toboggan Run
Sliding Tower
Tower Crane
Nautic-Jet
Cableway
Monza Track
Ship Pond
Bull Riding
Comet Swing
Playground
Petting Zoo
Trampoline
Atzmännig Lodge
Brustenegg Hut
Rope Adventure Park
Bungy-Tramp
Camping
PODhouses