Museums

Illustration of Oron Castle, a medieval castle with round towers on a green hill in the Jorat, with a family going to visit it.

Château d'Oron: a inhabited and furnished castle to visit with family

Oron, Vaud

What if you pushed open the door of a real furnished castle, perched in the Jorat countryside? At the Château d'Oron, in Oron-le-Châtel, your children follow the Green Lady from room to room and discover a library of 18,000 ancient books. A family outing full of history, on weekends from April to September.

From 5 years

Illustration of the Château d'Aigle, a medieval fortress with round towers and ramparts surrounded by the vineyards of Chablais, with a family visiting.

Château d'Aigle: medieval fortress and family treasure hunts

Aigle, Vaud

What if your children went on a treasure hunt in a real castle? In the heart of the vineyards of Chablais, the Château d'Aigle stands its towers and ramparts above the city. A medieval fortress that houses the Museum of Vine, Wine, and Etiquette, along with a whole program of activities for families.

From 4 years

Illustration of the castles of Valère and Tourbillon perched on their two hills above Sion, with a family on a walk, the vineyards, and the mountains of Valais.

Valère and Tourbillon in Sion: two castles to explore with the family

Sion, Valais

Want to turn back time with your children? In Sion, two twin hills each have their fortress: Valère, with its fortified basilica and museum, and Tourbillon, with its medieval ruins to explore freely. A family outing combining history, panoramic views, and fresh air, just a stone's throw from the CFF train station.

From 4 years

Illustration of the Château de Morges, a medieval fortress with four round towers by Lake Geneva, with a family in front.

Morges Castle and its museums: family outing by Lake Geneva

Morges, Vaud

Looking for an outing where history comes to life without boring the kids? Château de Morges stands with its four towers by Lake Geneva and houses four museums filled with figurines, dioramas, and pieces of artillery. A medieval fortress to explore with the family, just a stone's throw from Morges train station.

From 5 years

Illustration of the ArchéoLab in Pully: children are handling pottery shards and an amphora on an interactive table among the stone remains of the Roman villa, with a guide in a green vest.

ArchéoLab and Roman Villa of Pully: archaeology to experience as a family

Pully, Vaud

Indoor

What if your children became archaeologists for an afternoon? In Pully, the ArchéoLab is an interactive museum where you can handle, dig, and experiment, right next to the real remains of the Roman villa. A clever outing, free for those under 16.

4-16 years

Outdoor Indoor Wheelchair accessible

Chaplin's World

Corsier-sur-Vevey, Vaud

Do you know the man with the bowler hat and the cane? At Chaplin's World, your children step into the magical universe of Charlie Chaplin, on the heights above Vevey. A manor, a film studio and a large park: a funny and tender journey to enjoy as a family. Are you ready for the big show?

5-15 years

Indoor Wheelchair accessible

Alimentarium

Vevey, Vaud

Do you know where what you eat comes from? At the Alimentarium in Vevey, the world's first museum dedicated to food, your children explore taste, cooking and nutrition in a playful way. A space dedicated to 6-12 year-olds and cooking workshops await you. Shall we sit down to eat?

4-15 years