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Culture and shows for children in Lausanne

6 culture and show outings in Lausanne. Most viewed: Capitole Cinema in Lausanne, Pathé Flon Cinema in Lausanne, Pathé Les Galeries Cinema in Lausanne.

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Most viewed by families

What parents look at first.
Illustration de la façade Art déco du cinéma Le Capitole à Lausanne, grande enseigne lumineuse verticale au crépuscule Le Capitole Cinema in Lausanne: the biggest screen in Switzerland, for families
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

What if you took your children to the largest cinema still in operation in Switzerland? Le Capitole, a 1928 Art Deco gem renovated and reopened in 2024, is the “House of Cinema” of the Cinémathèque suisse, right in the heart of Lausanne. A cultural, awe-inspiring outing, magical in any weather.

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Illustration de l'entrée du cinéma Pathé Flon à Lausanne, panneaux d'affiches lumineux sous les arches du Flon au crépuscule Pathé Flon Cinema in Lausanne: big films, 3D and a children’s club
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a big film as a family, in the heart of the trendy Flon district? The Pathé Flon, the only 3D cinema in Lausanne with its seven screens, shows the big hits of the moment and even hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for children. On the most central metro stop, perfect in any weather.

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Illustration de la façade du cinéma Pathé Les Galeries à Lausanne, marquise lumineuse et affiches dans une rue en pente près de la gare Pathé Les Galeries Cinema in Lausanne: the cinema between station and centre
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a cinema outing a stone’s throw from the station, right in the centre of Lausanne? The Pathé Les Galeries, with its eight screens, gives pride of place to original-version films and major titles from every country. Easy to reach on foot, perfect for a family screening in any weather.

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Illustration du petit cinéma Zinéma à Lausanne et de son café-bar éclairé, terrasse et lampadaires, ambiance nocturne intime Zinéma in Lausanne: the city’s smallest cinema, child-sized
Lausanne, Vaud 5-16 years

Fancy a truly intimate cinema screening, far from the big multiplexes? The Zinéma, the smallest cinema in Lausanne with its two tiny screens and its café-bar, cultivates a living-room feel. An independent neighbourhood cinema, to discover as a family for a change from the big halls.

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Illustration du cinéma de quartier Bellevaux à Lausanne, enseigne lumineuse et affiches, rue résidentielle arborée au crépuscule Cinéma Bellevaux in Lausanne: neighbourhood art-house with Ciné-Junior
Lausanne, Vaud 3-16 years

Fancy a warm neighbourhood cinema that also programmes for children? Cinéma Bellevaux, an association-run art-house cinema since 1959, offers films off the beaten track and a young-audience date, Ciné-Junior, during the school holidays. A lovely address, in any weather.

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The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children
Lausanne, Vaud From 3 years

At the foot of the Cathedral, Le Petit Théâtre offers gentle performances for young audiences. A child-sized room, stories that help you grow, and a warm welcome.

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By season

Weather deciding? Pick a season.
The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children
Lausanne, Vaud From 3 years

At the foot of the Cathedral, Le Petit Théâtre offers gentle performances for young audiences. A child-sized room, stories that help you grow, and a warm welcome.

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The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children
Lausanne, Vaud From 3 years

At the foot of the Cathedral, Le Petit Théâtre offers gentle performances for young audiences. A child-sized room, stories that help you grow, and a warm welcome.

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The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children
Lausanne, Vaud From 3 years

At the foot of the Cathedral, Le Petit Théâtre offers gentle performances for young audiences. A child-sized room, stories that help you grow, and a warm welcome.

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The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children
Lausanne, Vaud From 3 years

At the foot of the Cathedral, Le Petit Théâtre offers gentle performances for young audiences. A child-sized room, stories that help you grow, and a warm welcome.

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Around Lausanne

The same idea, less than 15 minutes away.
Illustration de l'entrée du multiplexe Cinétoile à Prilly, panneaux d'affiches lumineux et tramways visibles à travers la verrière Cinéma Cinétoile in Prilly: the family multiplex at Malley Lumières
Prilly, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a big, easy-to-reach cinema, perfect for a family outing? The Cinétoile, at the Malley Lumières centre in Prilly, lines up six modern screens and hosts the La Lanterne Magique children’s club. Metro and station at the foot of the building: handy in any weather.

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Illustration du cinéma de quartier CityClub à Pully, enseigne lumineuse et affiches, lac et collines en arrière-plan au crépuscule Cinéma CityClub in Pully: the neighbourhood cinema that starts from age 2
Pully, Vaud 2-16 years

Fancy a warm neighbourhood cinema that also thinks of toddlers? The CityClub, in Pully, is a hybrid venue between an art-house cinema and a concert stage. With its P'tit CityClub, it offers screenings from age 2-3 and inclusive screenings. A lovely family address by the lake.

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Illustration de la façade du cinéma Odéon à Morges, enseigne lumineuse sur une place arborée avec fontaine près du lac au crépuscule Odéon Cinema in Morges: a family film outing in the heart of town
Morges, Vaud 4-16 years

Looking for an easy cinema outing, right in the town centre and a stone’s throw from the station? The Cinéma Odéon has been part of the Morges landscape since 1940. With its two comfortable screens, it offers the big films of the moment as well as a more varied selection, for a great family time in any weather.

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Illustration of the Beausobre Theater hall in Morges: children and parents in red seats applauding a puppet show on the illuminated stage, under the ceiling with red acoustic sails. Family theater: the young audience season at Beausobre in Morges
Morges, Vaud From 3 years

In Morges, the Théâtre de Beausobre presents a youth program each season designed for families: puppetry, storytelling, musical theater, and circus, to provide children with their first great emotions of live performance.

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Indoor activities

Under cover when the weather turns.
Illustration du cinéma de quartier Bellevaux à Lausanne, enseigne lumineuse et affiches, rue résidentielle arborée au crépuscule Cinéma Bellevaux in Lausanne: neighbourhood art-house with Ciné-Junior
Lausanne, Vaud 3-16 years

Fancy a warm neighbourhood cinema that also programmes for children? Cinéma Bellevaux, an association-run art-house cinema since 1959, offers films off the beaten track and a young-audience date, Ciné-Junior, during the school holidays. A lovely address, in any weather.

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Illustration du petit cinéma Zinéma à Lausanne et de son café-bar éclairé, terrasse et lampadaires, ambiance nocturne intime Zinéma in Lausanne: the city’s smallest cinema, child-sized
Lausanne, Vaud 5-16 years

Fancy a truly intimate cinema screening, far from the big multiplexes? The Zinéma, the smallest cinema in Lausanne with its two tiny screens and its café-bar, cultivates a living-room feel. An independent neighbourhood cinema, to discover as a family for a change from the big halls.

View listing
Illustration de la façade du cinéma Pathé Les Galeries à Lausanne, marquise lumineuse et affiches dans une rue en pente près de la gare Pathé Les Galeries Cinema in Lausanne: the cinema between station and centre
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a cinema outing a stone’s throw from the station, right in the centre of Lausanne? The Pathé Les Galeries, with its eight screens, gives pride of place to original-version films and major titles from every country. Easy to reach on foot, perfect for a family screening in any weather.

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Illustration de l'entrée du cinéma Pathé Flon à Lausanne, panneaux d'affiches lumineux sous les arches du Flon au crépuscule Pathé Flon Cinema in Lausanne: big films, 3D and a children’s club
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a big film as a family, in the heart of the trendy Flon district? The Pathé Flon, the only 3D cinema in Lausanne with its seven screens, shows the big hits of the moment and even hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for children. On the most central metro stop, perfect in any weather.

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Illustration de la façade Art déco du cinéma Le Capitole à Lausanne, grande enseigne lumineuse verticale au crépuscule Le Capitole Cinema in Lausanne: the biggest screen in Switzerland, for families
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

What if you took your children to the largest cinema still in operation in Switzerland? Le Capitole, a 1928 Art Deco gem renovated and reopened in 2024, is the “House of Cinema” of the Cinémathèque suisse, right in the heart of Lausanne. A cultural, awe-inspiring outing, magical in any weather.

View listing
The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children
Lausanne, Vaud From 3 years

At the foot of the Cathedral, Le Petit Théâtre offers gentle performances for young audiences. A child-sized room, stories that help you grow, and a warm welcome.

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Depending on your budget

A day out without breaking the bank, or a treat.
Illustration du cinéma de quartier Bellevaux à Lausanne, enseigne lumineuse et affiches, rue résidentielle arborée au crépuscule Cinéma Bellevaux in Lausanne: neighbourhood art-house with Ciné-Junior
Lausanne, Vaud 3-16 years

Fancy a warm neighbourhood cinema that also programmes for children? Cinéma Bellevaux, an association-run art-house cinema since 1959, offers films off the beaten track and a young-audience date, Ciné-Junior, during the school holidays. A lovely address, in any weather.

View listing
Illustration du petit cinéma Zinéma à Lausanne et de son café-bar éclairé, terrasse et lampadaires, ambiance nocturne intime Zinéma in Lausanne: the city’s smallest cinema, child-sized
Lausanne, Vaud 5-16 years

Fancy a truly intimate cinema screening, far from the big multiplexes? The Zinéma, the smallest cinema in Lausanne with its two tiny screens and its café-bar, cultivates a living-room feel. An independent neighbourhood cinema, to discover as a family for a change from the big halls.

View listing
Illustration de la façade du cinéma Pathé Les Galeries à Lausanne, marquise lumineuse et affiches dans une rue en pente près de la gare Pathé Les Galeries Cinema in Lausanne: the cinema between station and centre
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a cinema outing a stone’s throw from the station, right in the centre of Lausanne? The Pathé Les Galeries, with its eight screens, gives pride of place to original-version films and major titles from every country. Easy to reach on foot, perfect for a family screening in any weather.

View listing
Illustration de l'entrée du cinéma Pathé Flon à Lausanne, panneaux d'affiches lumineux sous les arches du Flon au crépuscule Pathé Flon Cinema in Lausanne: big films, 3D and a children’s club
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a big film as a family, in the heart of the trendy Flon district? The Pathé Flon, the only 3D cinema in Lausanne with its seven screens, shows the big hits of the moment and even hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for children. On the most central metro stop, perfect in any weather.

View listing
Illustration de la façade Art déco du cinéma Le Capitole à Lausanne, grande enseigne lumineuse verticale au crépuscule Le Capitole Cinema in Lausanne: the biggest screen in Switzerland, for families
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

What if you took your children to the largest cinema still in operation in Switzerland? Le Capitole, a 1928 Art Deco gem renovated and reopened in 2024, is the “House of Cinema” of the Cinémathèque suisse, right in the heart of Lausanne. A cultural, awe-inspiring outing, magical in any weather.

View listing
The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children
Lausanne, Vaud From 3 years

At the foot of the Cathedral, Le Petit Théâtre offers gentle performances for young audiences. A child-sized room, stories that help you grow, and a warm welcome.

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By age

Outings suited to every age group.
Illustration du cinéma de quartier Bellevaux à Lausanne, enseigne lumineuse et affiches, rue résidentielle arborée au crépuscule Cinéma Bellevaux in Lausanne: neighbourhood art-house with Ciné-Junior
Lausanne, Vaud 3-16 years

Fancy a warm neighbourhood cinema that also programmes for children? Cinéma Bellevaux, an association-run art-house cinema since 1959, offers films off the beaten track and a young-audience date, Ciné-Junior, during the school holidays. A lovely address, in any weather.

View listing
Illustration du petit cinéma Zinéma à Lausanne et de son café-bar éclairé, terrasse et lampadaires, ambiance nocturne intime Zinéma in Lausanne: the city’s smallest cinema, child-sized
Lausanne, Vaud 5-16 years

Fancy a truly intimate cinema screening, far from the big multiplexes? The Zinéma, the smallest cinema in Lausanne with its two tiny screens and its café-bar, cultivates a living-room feel. An independent neighbourhood cinema, to discover as a family for a change from the big halls.

View listing
Illustration de la façade du cinéma Pathé Les Galeries à Lausanne, marquise lumineuse et affiches dans une rue en pente près de la gare Pathé Les Galeries Cinema in Lausanne: the cinema between station and centre
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a cinema outing a stone’s throw from the station, right in the centre of Lausanne? The Pathé Les Galeries, with its eight screens, gives pride of place to original-version films and major titles from every country. Easy to reach on foot, perfect for a family screening in any weather.

View listing
Illustration de l'entrée du cinéma Pathé Flon à Lausanne, panneaux d'affiches lumineux sous les arches du Flon au crépuscule Pathé Flon Cinema in Lausanne: big films, 3D and a children’s club
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a big film as a family, in the heart of the trendy Flon district? The Pathé Flon, the only 3D cinema in Lausanne with its seven screens, shows the big hits of the moment and even hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for children. On the most central metro stop, perfect in any weather.

View listing
Illustration de la façade Art déco du cinéma Le Capitole à Lausanne, grande enseigne lumineuse verticale au crépuscule Le Capitole Cinema in Lausanne: the biggest screen in Switzerland, for families
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

What if you took your children to the largest cinema still in operation in Switzerland? Le Capitole, a 1928 Art Deco gem renovated and reopened in 2024, is the “House of Cinema” of the Cinémathèque suisse, right in the heart of Lausanne. A cultural, awe-inspiring outing, magical in any weather.

View listing
The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children
Lausanne, Vaud From 3 years

At the foot of the Cathedral, Le Petit Théâtre offers gentle performances for young audiences. A child-sized room, stories that help you grow, and a warm welcome.

View listing
Illustration du cinéma de quartier Bellevaux à Lausanne, enseigne lumineuse et affiches, rue résidentielle arborée au crépuscule Cinéma Bellevaux in Lausanne: neighbourhood art-house with Ciné-Junior
Lausanne, Vaud 3-16 years

Fancy a warm neighbourhood cinema that also programmes for children? Cinéma Bellevaux, an association-run art-house cinema since 1959, offers films off the beaten track and a young-audience date, Ciné-Junior, during the school holidays. A lovely address, in any weather.

View listing
Illustration du petit cinéma Zinéma à Lausanne et de son café-bar éclairé, terrasse et lampadaires, ambiance nocturne intime Zinéma in Lausanne: the city’s smallest cinema, child-sized
Lausanne, Vaud 5-16 years

Fancy a truly intimate cinema screening, far from the big multiplexes? The Zinéma, the smallest cinema in Lausanne with its two tiny screens and its café-bar, cultivates a living-room feel. An independent neighbourhood cinema, to discover as a family for a change from the big halls.

View listing
Illustration de la façade du cinéma Pathé Les Galeries à Lausanne, marquise lumineuse et affiches dans une rue en pente près de la gare Pathé Les Galeries Cinema in Lausanne: the cinema between station and centre
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a cinema outing a stone’s throw from the station, right in the centre of Lausanne? The Pathé Les Galeries, with its eight screens, gives pride of place to original-version films and major titles from every country. Easy to reach on foot, perfect for a family screening in any weather.

View listing
Illustration de l'entrée du cinéma Pathé Flon à Lausanne, panneaux d'affiches lumineux sous les arches du Flon au crépuscule Pathé Flon Cinema in Lausanne: big films, 3D and a children’s club
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a big film as a family, in the heart of the trendy Flon district? The Pathé Flon, the only 3D cinema in Lausanne with its seven screens, shows the big hits of the moment and even hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for children. On the most central metro stop, perfect in any weather.

View listing
Illustration de la façade Art déco du cinéma Le Capitole à Lausanne, grande enseigne lumineuse verticale au crépuscule Le Capitole Cinema in Lausanne: the biggest screen in Switzerland, for families
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

What if you took your children to the largest cinema still in operation in Switzerland? Le Capitole, a 1928 Art Deco gem renovated and reopened in 2024, is the “House of Cinema” of the Cinémathèque suisse, right in the heart of Lausanne. A cultural, awe-inspiring outing, magical in any weather.

View listing
The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children
Lausanne, Vaud From 3 years

At the foot of the Cathedral, Le Petit Théâtre offers gentle performances for young audiences. A child-sized room, stories that help you grow, and a warm welcome.

View listing
Illustration du cinéma de quartier Bellevaux à Lausanne, enseigne lumineuse et affiches, rue résidentielle arborée au crépuscule Cinéma Bellevaux in Lausanne: neighbourhood art-house with Ciné-Junior
Lausanne, Vaud 3-16 years

Fancy a warm neighbourhood cinema that also programmes for children? Cinéma Bellevaux, an association-run art-house cinema since 1959, offers films off the beaten track and a young-audience date, Ciné-Junior, during the school holidays. A lovely address, in any weather.

View listing
Illustration du petit cinéma Zinéma à Lausanne et de son café-bar éclairé, terrasse et lampadaires, ambiance nocturne intime Zinéma in Lausanne: the city’s smallest cinema, child-sized
Lausanne, Vaud 5-16 years

Fancy a truly intimate cinema screening, far from the big multiplexes? The Zinéma, the smallest cinema in Lausanne with its two tiny screens and its café-bar, cultivates a living-room feel. An independent neighbourhood cinema, to discover as a family for a change from the big halls.

View listing
Illustration de la façade du cinéma Pathé Les Galeries à Lausanne, marquise lumineuse et affiches dans une rue en pente près de la gare Pathé Les Galeries Cinema in Lausanne: the cinema between station and centre
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a cinema outing a stone’s throw from the station, right in the centre of Lausanne? The Pathé Les Galeries, with its eight screens, gives pride of place to original-version films and major titles from every country. Easy to reach on foot, perfect for a family screening in any weather.

View listing
Illustration de l'entrée du cinéma Pathé Flon à Lausanne, panneaux d'affiches lumineux sous les arches du Flon au crépuscule Pathé Flon Cinema in Lausanne: big films, 3D and a children’s club
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a big film as a family, in the heart of the trendy Flon district? The Pathé Flon, the only 3D cinema in Lausanne with its seven screens, shows the big hits of the moment and even hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for children. On the most central metro stop, perfect in any weather.

View listing
Illustration de la façade Art déco du cinéma Le Capitole à Lausanne, grande enseigne lumineuse verticale au crépuscule Le Capitole Cinema in Lausanne: the biggest screen in Switzerland, for families
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

What if you took your children to the largest cinema still in operation in Switzerland? Le Capitole, a 1928 Art Deco gem renovated and reopened in 2024, is the “House of Cinema” of the Cinémathèque suisse, right in the heart of Lausanne. A cultural, awe-inspiring outing, magical in any weather.

View listing
The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children
Lausanne, Vaud From 3 years

At the foot of the Cathedral, Le Petit Théâtre offers gentle performances for young audiences. A child-sized room, stories that help you grow, and a warm welcome.

View listing
Illustration du cinéma de quartier Bellevaux à Lausanne, enseigne lumineuse et affiches, rue résidentielle arborée au crépuscule Cinéma Bellevaux in Lausanne: neighbourhood art-house with Ciné-Junior
Lausanne, Vaud 3-16 years

Fancy a warm neighbourhood cinema that also programmes for children? Cinéma Bellevaux, an association-run art-house cinema since 1959, offers films off the beaten track and a young-audience date, Ciné-Junior, during the school holidays. A lovely address, in any weather.

View listing
Illustration du petit cinéma Zinéma à Lausanne et de son café-bar éclairé, terrasse et lampadaires, ambiance nocturne intime Zinéma in Lausanne: the city’s smallest cinema, child-sized
Lausanne, Vaud 5-16 years

Fancy a truly intimate cinema screening, far from the big multiplexes? The Zinéma, the smallest cinema in Lausanne with its two tiny screens and its café-bar, cultivates a living-room feel. An independent neighbourhood cinema, to discover as a family for a change from the big halls.

View listing
Illustration de la façade du cinéma Pathé Les Galeries à Lausanne, marquise lumineuse et affiches dans une rue en pente près de la gare Pathé Les Galeries Cinema in Lausanne: the cinema between station and centre
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a cinema outing a stone’s throw from the station, right in the centre of Lausanne? The Pathé Les Galeries, with its eight screens, gives pride of place to original-version films and major titles from every country. Easy to reach on foot, perfect for a family screening in any weather.

View listing
Illustration de l'entrée du cinéma Pathé Flon à Lausanne, panneaux d'affiches lumineux sous les arches du Flon au crépuscule Pathé Flon Cinema in Lausanne: big films, 3D and a children’s club
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

Fancy a big film as a family, in the heart of the trendy Flon district? The Pathé Flon, the only 3D cinema in Lausanne with its seven screens, shows the big hits of the moment and even hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for children. On the most central metro stop, perfect in any weather.

View listing
Illustration de la façade Art déco du cinéma Le Capitole à Lausanne, grande enseigne lumineuse verticale au crépuscule Le Capitole Cinema in Lausanne: the biggest screen in Switzerland, for families
Lausanne, Vaud 4-16 years

What if you took your children to the largest cinema still in operation in Switzerland? Le Capitole, a 1928 Art Deco gem renovated and reopened in 2024, is the “House of Cinema” of the Cinémathèque suisse, right in the heart of Lausanne. A cultural, awe-inspiring outing, magical in any weather.

View listing
The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children The Petit Théâtre de Lausanne: first stage emotions for your children
Lausanne, Vaud From 3 years

At the foot of the Cathedral, Le Petit Théâtre offers gentle performances for young audiences. A child-sized room, stories that help you grow, and a warm welcome.

View listing