Village

A guest at the
Pestalozzi Children's Village

An educational destination

For all generations

Herbstliches Bild von einem Haus im Kinderdorf Pestalozzi in Trogen

The Pestalozzi Children's Village is an educational destination for all generations. Exhibitions, play areas, leisure areas and barbecue sites await you on site. We also offer attractive excursion destinations, a comprehensive range of seminars and various accommodation options. Everything is always linked to our educational mission: to create a fairer world for all children. Discover our village.

Play dreams
discover

For young and old

Let your imagination run wild

The adventure world offers its young guests everything they need to be children: plenty of space to be creative, various exciting and educational play opportunities, but also quiet places to retreat to. We have packaged these offers in various play dreams that are also entertaining for parents or accompanying adults. Go on a discovery tour here:

Thank you

Book, visit and do good!

With every booking and every visit, you support our foundation and help to build a world for children. Discover our range of seminars and support us with a booking.

Seminar &
workshop offer

Our offer for you

Organise your event with us

Plan your event at a location that stimulates creativity and awakens a pioneering spirit. We offer you a comprehensive range of events, seminars and workshops with a variety of catering and accommodation options.

Make a non-binding enquiry
Award
Swiss Location Awards 2024

The Pestalozzi Children's Village is one of the most beautiful conference locations in Switzerland. It was honoured with the Swiss Location Award 2024 with 8.4 out of 10 points.

Overnight stay
offer

In original Appenzell houses

Spend the night with a view

Haus 6

Have you ever woken up with a view of Lake Constance and the hilly Appenzell landscape? Spend the night in original Appenzell houses and start the day with a view. We have single and multi-bed rooms and are happy to welcome individuals, families and groups. Enquire about your overnight stay via our guest services.

Request availability

Food & Drink
Drink

Self-service or served

Indulgence for every taste

Suppe

Fine delicacies in our bistro, picnics at a barbecue area or lunch buffets as well as aperitifs for larger groups - our catering concept is versatile and tailored to all requirements. Contact us with your requirements or drop by the visitor centre.

Barbecue
fun

Fireplace

Discovering the diverse world of adventure makes you hungry! If you want, you can barbecue a delicious lunch or "Zvieri" at the "Swiss Family" fireplace. Sufficient firewood and a grill are provided. Or enjoy delicacies such as tarte flambée or a pizza in the visitor centre, freshly prepared for you from the in-house kitchen.

Exhibition
experience

Learning about children's rights interactively

Immerse yourself in our history

Ausstellung

You are probably familiar with the Pestalozzi Children's Village. But what is behind this place that the Swiss people set up after the Second World War to take in war orphans? How has it developed since then? And how did it become a place for education and children's rights in Switzerland? Find out the answers in the interactive exhibition.

  • Adults (from 16 years): CHF 12.00
  • Groups of 10 persons or more: CHF 10.00
  • Persons with AHV/IV: CHF 10.00
  • Families (2 adults plus children): CHF 20.00

With every admission we offer you a drink (per paying person) in the cafeteria of the visitor centre.


Free admissionFree

admission to our annual exhibition for the following people:

  • Members of the Circle of Friends
  • Patrons
  • Children and young people up to the age of 16
  • School classes from the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Ausserrhoden
  • Exchange pupils, apprentices, students
  • Swiss Museum Pass
  • proArte
  • Raiffeisenkarte (members)
  • Membership card ICOM/VMS
  • Membership card KulturLegi

Find out more! You can learn even more interesting and exciting facts about the Pestalozzi Children's Village on a public guided tour. The guided tours take place on the first Sunday of every month at 2.00 pm. Booking is not necessary. You can find more information on our events page.

Visit event page

Would you like to visit us with your class, your club, your team or your circle of friends? We would be happy to organise a private tour on the date of your choice. Please contact us so that we can organise your excursion together.

Prices for private guided tours:

  • Museum tour 60 minutes: CHF 140.00
  • Museum & village tour 90 minutes: CHF 180.00

Excursion
destinations

A place to be

Explore the Appenzellerland

Discover the beauty of the Appenzellerland. On the website of our partner Appenzellerland Tourism you will find excursion destinations as well as cultural and sporting offers.

Our
Our events

Public events

Visit our events

The Pestalozzi Children's Village is a world of experiences for all generations. Every year we organise numerous events for young and old. From the Charity Tavolata to the Summer Festival, various powerup_radio events and the traditional Winter Magic - we look forward to welcoming you to our events.

Our
partners

Regionally anchored

For a comprehensive experience, we rely on strong partnerships in the region. Visit their websites to discover more offers in Appenzellerland and the surrounding area.

St. Gallen Lake Constance Tourism
Seminarland Eastern Switzerland

Opening hours

Visitor centre

Come and see us!

Vogelperspektive_Kinderdorf Pestalozzi

Did you know that the Pestalozzi Children's Village is the only non-profit organisation in Switzerland that brings its values to life? In the visitor centre, we will inform you about our exhibition and what we have to offer.

Visit our visitor centre at the following times
Mon-Thu: 13:00-17:00
Friday: 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
Saturday: 9:30-17:00
Sunday: 9:30-17:00

The doors will be closed on the following days
1 May 2025: Labour Day
1 August 2025: National holiday

Accessibility

Information on

For an inclusive society

Zugänglichkeit Kinderdorf Pestalozzi

We want everyone to experience the Children's Village. The following link provides information on how accessible the Children's Village is.

Contact

Larissa Anrig

Profil: Larissa Ronsiek
Your contact person

It is important to us that our guests feel at home and are happy to come back. For all your concerns in the village I am there for you.

guest@pestalozzi.ch

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