Insectopia in Anzère: an immersive giant-insect exhibition for children
A life-size exhibition for curious little ones? At Insectopia, near Anzère, giant animatronic insects come to life in the Woodland gardens. Between puzzles, games and ladybirds to ride, it's an original family outing, every summer (May to August).
In the land of giant insects
In the Woodland Anzère gardens, Insectopia is an open-air immersive exhibition where giant animatronic insects come to life before visitors' eyes. Each summer (early May to late August), families and children set off to meet these impressive creatures along a trail dotted with puzzles: the goal is to help the Professor save Insectopia! Allow about 1h30 of discovery, in the open air, suitable for all ages.
What your children will discover
Children discover giant insects as if they were tiny beside them, and solve the puzzles scattered along the trail. Between a ride on a giant fly, a stick-insect swing, a ladybird to ride or ladybird fishing, the exploration is as fun as it is educational. A playful way to get to know the fascinating world of insects.
What you do and the atmosphere on site
You follow the open-air trail at your own pace, stop at the games and puzzles, and help the Professor on his mission. The atmosphere is that of a cheerful discovery outing, in the Woodland gardens. Picnics are allowed and drinks are on sale on site.
Before you go
- Recommended age: for all ages (free under 3; child rate ages 4-14)
- Duration: about 1h30
- Price: adult 18.– ; child 4-14 14.– ; under 3 free ; family pack (2 adults + 2 children) 62.–
- Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm (check the website)
- Season: early May to late August
- Getting there: Woodland Anzère gardens; parking nearby, pushchair- and wheelchair-accessible
Parents' tips
- The trail is pushchair- and wheelchair-accessible.
- Picnics are allowed; drinks are on sale on site.
- Allow about 1h30: ideal for a half day.
- Check the opening hours (Wednesday–Sunday) on insectopia.ch before visiting.
- Dogs on a lead are welcome.
Useful information
- Address: Woodland Anzère gardens (near Anzère)
- Official website: insectopia.ch — 078 236 84 74
- Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm
- Season: May to late August
- Prices: adult 18.–, child 4-14 14.–, under 3 free, family pack 62.–
Why we recommend it
Because it's an original and educational family outing: an immersive exhibition where giant insects come to life, dotted with puzzles and games, in the open air and suitable for all ages. Enough to amaze children all summer, near Anzère.
In a nutshell
An immersive exhibition of giant animatronic insects in the Woodland Anzère gardens, every summer (May–August): puzzles, games and discovery, as a family.
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Anzère
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Jardins de Woodland Anzère, 1972 Anzère
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