Play area of the Loèche-les-Bains Sports Centre: zip line and wooden tower facing the mountains

A playground at the foot of the mountains of Leukerbad

In Leukerbad, a spa resort nestled in a Swiss valley, people come mainly for the hot baths and hiking. But right next to the Sports Center (the Sportarena), an outdoor playground offers an ideal break for children. Zip line, rope hammock, wooden tower to overlook the surroundings: all of this is set in an exhilarating natural environment, facing the rocky walls that close the valley. It’s free, it’s outdoors, and it’s perfect for a breather between family activities.

What your children will discover

The star of the place is the zip line: you grab on, take a run-up, and zip along the cable, with the mountains as a backdrop. Next to it, the rope hammock invites climbing, swinging, and gently dropping down. The wooden tower serves as a lookout post: you climb up, scout the landscape, and pretend to be a little mountain adventurer. The whole setup mixes climbing, balance, and sensations, in a nature spirit that differs from city playgrounds.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

The atmosphere is that of a relaxed mountain resort: you drop off your bags, the children go off to explore, and the parents enjoy the fresh air. The playground adjoins the facilities of the Sports Center, making it a natural stop if you combine it with another sporting activity on site. Around, the mountain scenery immediately sets the tone for a holiday. It’s a great plan to let the kids burn off some energy after a quiet morning or before heading to the thermal baths.

Before you go

• Recommended age: ideal for ages 3-12; the zip line and hammock will especially appeal to older kids, under the watchful eye of parents for the little ones.
• Duration: expect 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on the children's energy.
• Price: free (open access to the outdoor playground).
• Reservation: none, open access.
• Stroller/Accessibility: mountain terrain; generally passable access but natural surface in places, to be confirmed according to your equipment.
• Transport: next to the Sports Center (Sportarena), Römerweg, 3954 Leukerbad; access by postal bus to Leukerbad, parking at the Sports Center (to be confirmed).
• What to bring: good shoes, cap or hat depending on the season, water bottle and sunscreen; weather can change quickly at altitude.
• Ideal season: from spring to autumn, when the area is clear and the weather is mild.

Parents' tips

• Combine the playground with another activity at the Sports Center to kill two birds with one stone.
• In the mountains, bring a light sweater even in summer: evenings can cool down quickly.
• Keep an eye on the younger ones at the zip line and hammock, where the momentum can be surprising.
• Enjoy the setting for a picnic: it’s a great opportunity for a break in the fresh air before heading off again.
• Check the opening hours and exact access with the tourist office of Leukerbad.

Useful information

• Address: next to the Sports Center (Sportarena), Römerweg, 3954 Leukerbad (Valais).
• Official site: leukerbad.ch
• Hours: open access outdoors; precise hours to be confirmed on the official site.
• Access: postal bus to Leukerbad; parking at the Sports Center (to be confirmed).

Looking for more outings? Find all our activities in Leukerbad.

Why we recommend it

Because it ticks all the boxes for a good family stop in the mountains: free, outdoors, with unusual games (zip line, hammock, wooden tower) and breathtaking scenery. In Leukerbad, it’s the perfect complement to a day at the baths or a hike, allowing children to expend energy in a natural setting.

In a nutshell

A free outdoor playground at the foot of the mountains of Leukerbad, featuring a zip line, rope hammock, and wooden tower. Ideal for a family break between two activities.