Culture and shows for children in Meyrin

Feeling like a warm outing when the cold sets in? The indoor pool in Livron, in Meyrin, welcomes families from mid-September to mid-May with a large 25-meter pool, a wading pool for the little ones, and floating games on Saturday afternoons.

And what if you took your children to play among the mountain flowers? At the Alpine Botanical Garden of Meyrin, a playground, a small petting zoo, and 2500 plants from the Alps await you, outdoors and for free. A true breath of fresh air for the family, at the gates of Geneva.

Want a bubble of nature close to the city, without a car and without a reservation? Lake des Vernes, in Meyrin, is a small body of water bordered by reeds where your children can observe birds, dragonflies, and frogs along an easy and accessible path all year round.

Looking for an unusual nature outing with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? The Vivarium of Meyrin is home to over 200 reptiles from around the world, to be discovered in warmth, sheltered, and in any weather.

Want a great day of swimming with family on the outskirts of Geneva? The outdoor pool of Les Vergers, in Meyrin, features an Olympic-sized pool, a giant slide, and a paddling pool for the little ones, all set in a large green space perfect for spending the summer outdoors.

Want to move around with the family, sheltered from the weather? Totem Escalade Meyrin is a large, bright climbing gym with a real area reserved for children, just a stone's throw from the Meyrin train stations. It's the perfect place to spend an active and friendly time, no matter the season.

Looking for an outing that lets off steam, out in nature, a stone's throw from Geneva? Paintball.ch offers children from age 6 a real game of paintball in the forest, in a gentle, supervised version, perfect for a birthday or an afternoon with friends.

Looking to let your children burn off energy, sheltered from rain and sun alike? Gravity Park, in Meyrin right next to Geneva, is a large indoor trampoline and parkour centre where young and old jump, climb and bounce safely, supervised by coaches.