ACTIVITY · FAMILY
Hirschi playground at the summit
Why it’s special
The family meeting point at 1,340 m: a big playground, the popular gold-panning station and the marble run — free entry to the playground.
The two-channel gold-panning station is right by the playground. Here’s how it works:
Bags (gold, tumbling-stone or gemstone sand) at the lift counter, the mountain-shop machine or from the ropes-park staff. Info sheet (PDF) ↗
Ideal for :
- all day
- for kids
- water playground
- safe
- playground free
Gold-panning station
- 1 · Get a sand bag (€6)
- 2 · Sand into the sieve, swirl in the water
- 3 · Keep your finds
- Free entry
- Family day
- 1.340 m
Good to know
Prices & tickets
Playground entry free · gold-panning bag €6 · marble-run wooden balls €2 · get up by cable car (lift ticket) or on foot via the ~3 km forest road.
What playground equipment is there?
Slides, swings, a nest swing, a water-play area, jumping & balancing gear, climbing elements, a marble run, the gold-panning station — plus wooden loungers & hammocks.
Gold panning — how it works
Choose a sand bag (€6) → move it through the sieve in the water basin until the stones appear — or use the gold pan. Keep the gemstones you find.
Marble run (Kugelbahn)
Wooden balls for €2 at the ball vending machine at the playground or in the mountain shop — roll as often as you like.
Getting there
By cable car to the summit (1,340 m). Free parking in the valley.
Why it’s special
Three attractions
Hirschi playground
At the summit next to the top station: slides, swings, a nest swing, a large water-play area, jumping & balancing gear, climbing elements. Wooden loungers, hammocks & benches to relax. Free entry.Gold-panning station
2-channel station at the path up to the playground. Sand bags (gemstone sand) for €6 at the valley till, the vending machine in the mountain shop or from the ropes-park staff. Sand into the sieve → swirl in the water basin until the stones appear (or pan with a gold pan). Keep whatever you find.Marble run
A big marble run right at the playground. Wooden balls are €2 at the ball vending machine at the playground or in the mountain shop.Why it’s special
Goes well with
Romp, climb, marvel
Hello Hirschi! — meet the mascot up close 
Climbing & balancing among the trees 
Swinging in fresh mountain air 
Good spirits included 
Over ropes and nets — bravely up high 
Wooden play stations 
Room to romp for big & small 
Skipping rope in golden evening light
Matching package
Family day already bundled — mountain, fun & stay
Package valueFamilien All-Inclusive Bergtagfrom 169 €
Package valueFamilien-Bergsommerfrom 799 €FAQ
Frequent questions
Does the Hirschi playground charge entry?
No, entry is free — you only need to get up there: by gondola (lift ticket) or on foot via the roughly 3 km forest road.
Where exactly is the playground?
At the summit at 1,340 m, right next to the top station — short, level paths, ideal with children.
What is there to play on?
Slides, swings, a nest swing, a large water-play area, jumping and balancing gear and climbing elements — plus wooden loungers, hammocks and benches for the grown-ups.
What do I need for gold panning and the marble run?
A gold-panning bag for €6 (valley till, mountain-shop machine or the ropes-park team) and wooden balls at €2 from the vending machine — and you keep the gemstones you find.
Are there animals at the summit too?
Whether there are animals to see at the summit — just ask at reception. Details to be added.
Where do we eat with the kids?
At the Liechtensteinhaus right next door — with a sun terrace and its own children’s menus for school and family groups.
Can we hold a kids’ birthday here?
Yes — a mountain birthday with Hirschi: playground, gold panning, marble run and ropes park, plus the birthday package with a buffet at the Liechtensteinhaus.
What suits older siblings?
The ropes park right next door, the mountain cart (from 130 cm) or the Millennium Jump from age 14 — turning it into a full family day.
Next step
Where to next?
And in winter?
The same mountain becomes a snow world — 14 km of slopes, night skiing Thu–Sat, tobogganing & ski school.