NewlySwissed features a great post explaining the concept of Swiss Santa which is oh-so-different from the American Santa. “Every year on December 6, kids in Switzerland better not be procrastinating because this is the traditional Santa Day. On this day, …
Plane Puzzle
This wooden puzzle of a Swiss plane is ideal for small hands. It is by Atelier Fischer, a Swiss company located in Domiziel, near the capital of Berne. They manufacture a range of products from wooden games to handicrafts using …
Momoll
Switzerland based Momoll designs and produces modern wooden toys and furniture for children. Their products are reduced to the essential, are minimalist and pure in form and color. We are especially fond of the Lili Playkitchen.
cardboard airplane
Want to instill your kids with a sense of adventure and lust for travel? Get the cardboard airplane. One for you and one for your kid and then go on pretend trips. We’ve spotted this cool toy over at Swiss …
foldschool
foldschool is a collection of free cardboard furniture for kids, handmade by you. The downloadable patterns can be printed out with any printer. Follow the instructions and assemble a stable piece of furniture. Foldschool supports craftsmanship as a face-to-face approach …
Toblerone Chocolate Party
Photo by Dake Drew You like chocolate? I do too! Are you going to be in Bern on September 4th? Well, then you’re a lucky person: On September 4, 2010, the Toblerone Chocolate Festival (Toblerone Schoggifest) will take place in …
Wisa Gloria Classic
While flipping through the recent Annabelle Magazine I noticed the Wisa Gloria Classic Trycicle. What a beauty! Wish they’d ship to NYC, I’d order one in a heartbeat for our little ones. Yay for classic swiss toys!
Swiss National Park
If you’re thinking about visiting Switzerland, you should consider spending some time in the Swiss National Park. The truly impressive park spans over 170 square kilometers and offers 80 kilometers of hiking paths, nature trails and excursion destinations for children …
Swiss Canton Puzzle
This GeoPuzzle let’s you learn all of the 26 Swiss cantons in a playful way. Put each canton where it belongs by moving the puzzle pieces. (A canton is like a state in the United States. The cantons Uri, Schwyz, …