Looking for a fun family day trip or rainy-day activity near Zurich and Zug? We recently spent an afternoon checking out Move City in Affoltern am Albis. Move City is a modern, high-energy indoor and outdoor sports arena spanning nine distinct “Move Zones.” Because our kids are 5 and 8 years old, we spent most of our first visit tackling the Kids Climbing zone, but the facility offers everything from trampoline arenas to pickleball courts. Here is our complete family guide, zone breakdown, and practical tips to help you plan your visit.
The Move Zones: What to Expect
- Kids Climbing (Ages 4+): This was our main activity for the day, and both our 5- and 8-year-old loved it. On-site instructors fitted the kids with climbing harnesses before they hit the walls. The climbing routes feature bilingual challenge prompts in English and German. The clear highlight was the vertical drop slide: instructors suited the kids up in slick coveralls and helmets, hoisted them up a near-vertical wall while they held onto a handlebar, and let them drop.
- Trampoline Park (Ages 6+): A massive open jump zone featuring interconnected trampolines and a soft airbag landing pit.
- Freestyle Park (Ages 6+): Designed for skateboards, stunt scooters, BMX bikes, and inline skates. It features ramps, rails, and street obstacles, with stadium bench seating right outside so parents can sit back and watch.
- Ninja & Parkour Zone (Ages 6+): A TV-style obstacle course where older kids and teens can test their skills across balance beams, hanging rings, and warped walls at varying difficulty tiers.
- Zipline Coaster (Min. Height 120 cm): An aerial suspension track that glides riders over the active zones below.
- Flying Dunk Court: Full-sized basketball hoops mounted directly over trampolines so jumpers can catch air and slam dunk.
- Interactive Glass Floor Court (28 × 16.5m): A multi-sport arena equipped with a digital LED glass floor that switches lines dynamically for basketball, volleyball, badminton, or handball.
- Padel Arena: Enclosed padel courts available for advance booking. Slots fill up quickly on weekends, so reserve early.
- Pickleball Arena: Four outdoor courts, including two covered courts for all-weather play.
Practical Info: Tickets, Food & Arrival
- Tickets & Waivers: Tickets are sold per zone. We purchased ours on-site with no problem on a weekend morning. By the afternoon, however, the venue started to get very busy, so booking your time slots online in advance is definitely recommended for weekends. All first-time visitors must complete a digital safety waiver/consent form before entry.
- On-Site Dining: The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating, with high chairs available for younger guests. The menu covers everything from quick bites to full meals, including smoothies, pinsa, pasta, fish sticks, pad thai, and Thai curry.
- Getting There by Car: It is an easy 20-minute drive from both Zurich and Zug. Both indoor and outdoor paid parking spaces are available on site.
- Getting There by Public Transit: Take the train to the Affoltern am Albis station, followed by an easy 10-minute walk to the entrance.
- Amenities & Facilities: Secure on-site lockers, changing areas, and showers are available for visitors.
- Birthday Parties & Events: Move City offers dedicated event spaces and packages tailored for kids’ birthday parties and group outings.
Final Thoughts Move City Rainy Day Fun Near Zurich & Zug
We loved the bright, airy, and modern layout. The climbing area alone kept our kids thoroughly engaged and completely wore them out. A quick heads-up for parents with younger kids: right now, most zones require children to be at least 6 years old (with climbing starting at 4). A dedicated toddler zone is currently in the works, which will provide more options for preschoolers down the road. If you are looking for an energetic indoor activity near Zurich or Zug to burn off some rainy-day energy, Move City is a fantastic option.
For more family fun indoor play spaces in Switzerland, check out our blog for our recommendations.