Museums

Illustration plate de l Abbaye de Bonmont a Cheserex, eglise cistercienne en pierre au pied du Jura, une famille en visite dans les vignes

Bonmont Abbey in Chéserex: a free journey into the Middle Ages

Chéserex, Vaud

Indoor

Fancy a quiet, free journey into the Middle Ages? In Chéserex, at the foot of the Jura, Bonmont Abbey opens its Cistercian church—founded in 1123—to families. A short, peaceful visit to awaken children to history, just a few minutes from Nyon.

5-16 years

Illustration de Queen – The Studio Experience à Montreux : un enfant joue à l'ingénieur du son devant la grande table de mixage du studio d'enregistrement, avec disques d'or au mur.

Indoor Wheelchair accessible

Queen – The Studio Experience in Montreux: inside the band's legendary studio

Montreux, Vaud

Do your children know “We Will Rock You” without realising it almost came to life on the shore of Lake Geneva? In Montreux, Queen – The Studio Experience opens the doors of the former Mountain Studios, where the band recorded for years. And good news: entry is free.

From 6 years

Illustration du Château de Chenaux à Estavayer-le-Lac : forteresse médiévale aux tours rondes coiffées de toits coniques, dominant la vieille ville et le lac de Neuchâtel, avec une famille qui monte vers l'entrée

Estavayer-le-Lac, Fribourg

Château de Chenaux in Estavayer-le-Lac: a medieval keep by the lake

Fancy sending your children up a real medieval keep? The Château de Chenaux has watched over the old town of Estavayer-le-Lac since the 13th century. We take you to the top of its tower, from where the view runs straight over the rooftops and Lake Neuchâtel.

From 4 years

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