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10 Fun Things to Do Inside in Winter

It's winter. It's cold. Very cold. You don't feel like going outside or being outside for more than a few minutes. Picking up your mail if just about the max you can handle. You are glad you are working in a well heated office and that your home is warm and cozy as well.

Although I can definitely understand you, I think there are plenty of fun things you can do outside even in winter - especially, if there is snow. However, I can also think of fun indoor activities for all those who prefer to stay warm.

10 Fun Things to Do Inside in Winter

  1. Have fun at an indoor ropes course - like this one in Grindelwald.
  2. Visit a thermal bath or spa - there are many natural hot springs in Switzerland. One of the more famous thermal baths is in Vals
  3. Visit a water park - the Alpamare or the Aquaparc offer a great variety of slides and pools 
  4. Organize a Fondue or Raclette evening
  5. Go place the laser tag game in Laser City
  6. Go body flying in Rümlang - it's fun!
  7. Visit the Illusoria Land and have fun with some optical illusions - more info here.
  8. Go indoor rock climbing in the Kletterzentrum in Schlieren.
  9. Have a try at indoor karting
  10. Organize a cookie (or cake) baking afternoon

Do you have any other suggestions for a cold winter day? Let me know in the comments.

Warm indoor time - Stephanie Hofschlaeger  / pixelio.de




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