Nature and animals for children in Yverdon-les-Bains

Want a great day swimming with family by Lake Neuchâtel? The outdoor pool in Yverdon-les-Bains features a 50-meter pool, a wading pool for the little ones, diving boards, a slide, and large lawns for picnicking. Enough to keep both young and old entertained all summer long.

Want a great outing by the water, where both young and old can find plenty to expend their energy? The playground at Parc des Rives in Yverdon-les-Bains stretches along the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, featuring bouncing platforms, a zip line, and a skatepark. It's free, outdoors, and just a ten-minute walk from the train station.

What if you gave your children their first big show emotion? In the heart of Yverdon-les-Bains, the Théâtre Benno Besson offers a youth program each season: theater, dance, puppetry, and circus, to be experienced as a family.

Want a day by the water with the kids? The beach of Yverdon-les-Bains welcomes you for free at the end of Lake Neuchâtel: large lawn, sand, gently sloping water, and playground. A classic of summer family outings in French-speaking Switzerland.

What if a rainy afternoon became a journey to other worlds? Just a stone's throw from Place Pestalozzi, the Maison d'Ailleurs immerses your children in science fiction, utopia, and extraordinary travels. A museum unlike any other, designed for dreaming as a family.

Want to cross a real drawbridge with your children? In the heart of Yverdon-les-Bains, the 13th-century Savoy castle stands tall and houses the Yverdon and Region Museum. With an audio guide in your ear, you can travel back in time as a family, from prehistory to knights.

What if your children set off to explore the largest lake marsh in Switzerland? At the Pro Natura Center of Champ-Pittet, wooden walkways delve into the reeds of the Grande Cariçaie, leading to a birdwatching tower. An unforgettable nature outing by Lake Neuchâtel.

Want a warm swim even when it's chilly outside? At the Yverdon-les-Bains Thermal Center, the heated outdoor pools remain open during the renovations. You can splash around with the family, relax, and the kids can enjoy warm water all year round.