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Nature and animals for children in winter

18 nature and animal outings in winter. Most viewed: Equitypes – Versoix, Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy, Bioparc Genève.

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Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

Looking for a nature outing very close to Geneva? Bioparc Genève, in Bellevue, brings you face to face with more than 250 animals from around a hundred species along shaded paths, perfect for a family day in the open air.

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Illustration of the tropical greenhouses of the Botanical Garden of Geneva with children discovering exotic plants. Botanical Garden of Geneva
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

Want a big breath of fresh green air with the kids, without worrying about your wallet? The Botanical Garden of Geneva, by the lake in Chambésy, combines a zoo, tropical greenhouses, and vast lawns, all in a free and open setting year-round.

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Illustration plate of the Vivarium of Meyrin: children observe through the glass a large tropical terrarium with a snake curled on a branch, a land turtle, and a young caiman at the water's edge. Vivarium de Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 6 years

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.

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Illustration of Lake Vernes in Meyrin: wooden dock and walkway above the lake lined with reeds, children observing herons and ducks, Jura hills in the background. Lac des Vernes - Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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Illustration plate of the Salève Cable Car: the red cabin arrives at the modernist station at the top, with a family admiring the view of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Salève Cable Car – Haute-Savoie
Veyrier, Geneva From 6 years

Want a spectacular ascent above Lake Geneva, just steps from Geneva? The Salève Cable Car takes your children to a grand balcony of nature, with breathtaking views and trails to explore as a family.

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Illustration plate of the Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie in Geneva: large aviary with white pillars, mouflons on the rocks, peacock, pony, and children observing the animals along the wooden barriers. Animal Park of Bois-de-la-Bâtie
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

Want a nature outing, free and simple with the kids? The Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie, on the heights of Geneva, brings together nearly 300 local animals to observe up close, outdoors and in almost any weather.

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Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

Looking for a nature outing very close to Geneva? Bioparc Genève, in Bellevue, brings you face to face with more than 250 animals from around a hundred species along shaded paths, perfect for a family day in the open air.

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Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

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Illustration plate of the Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie in Geneva: large aviary with white pillars, mouflons on the rocks, peacock, pony, and children observing the animals along the wooden barriers. Animal Park of Bois-de-la-Bâtie
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

Want a nature outing, free and simple with the kids? The Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie, on the heights of Geneva, brings together nearly 300 local animals to observe up close, outdoors and in almost any weather.

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Illustration plate of the Salève Cable Car: the red cabin arrives at the modernist station at the top, with a family admiring the view of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Salève Cable Car – Haute-Savoie
Veyrier, Geneva From 6 years

Want a spectacular ascent above Lake Geneva, just steps from Geneva? The Salève Cable Car takes your children to a grand balcony of nature, with breathtaking views and trails to explore as a family.

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Illustration of Lake Vernes in Meyrin: wooden dock and walkway above the lake lined with reeds, children observing herons and ducks, Jura hills in the background. Lac des Vernes - Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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La Ferme de la Rochette in Champéry: animals, cheeses, and fresh air The Ferme de la Rochette in Champéry: animals, cheeses, and fresh air
Champéry, Valais 2-12 years

Want to go on an outing that smells of hay and good milk? In Champéry, the Ferme de la Rochette welcomes families to meet the animals, discover cheese, and breathe in the air of the Dents-du-Midi.

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St-Léonard underground lake: a boat ride beneath the rock St‑Léonard underground lake: a boat ride beneath the rock
Saint-Léonard, Valais 4-14 years

Between Sion and Sierre, glide silently over the largest natural underground lake in Europe. A guided boat ride, cool and magical, perfect for curious children.

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Alpine Zoo – Zoo des Marécottes (Valais) Alpine Zoo – Zoo des Marécottes (Valais)
Les Marécottes, Valais 2-12 years

A small alpine zoo in the heart of Valais, ideal for a family stroll among mountain animals, forests, and viewpoints. An outing in the great outdoors, simple and authentic, from 2 years old.

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Fairy Cave in Saint-Maurice: a cool family adventure Fairy Cave in Saint-Maurice: a cool adventure for the family
Saint-Maurice, Valais 4-14 years

Between cliffs and abbey, the Grotto of the Fairies in Saint-Maurice offers a cool and mysterious walk, perfect for curious children. A nature outing that truly changes things up.

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Tropiquarium de Servion: a tropical bubble for families Tropiquarium de Servion: a tropical bubble for families
Servion, Vaud From 2 years

Want warmth and fascinating animals near Lausanne? The Tropiquarium in Servion offers an ideal tropical immersion with children, in all weather, all year round.

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Servion Zoo: a beautiful nature outing for the family (Vaud) Servion Zoo: a beautiful nature outing for the family (Vaud)
Servion, Vaud

Feeling like animals and fresh air? The Zoo de Servion, near Lausanne, offers an easy stroll with big cats, wolves, and primates. Perfect for sparking children's curiosity all year round.

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Floral mosaic of Nyon at the Parc du Bourg-de-Rive Floral mosaic of Nyon at the Parc du Bourg-de-Rive
Nyon, Vaud Until 12 years

A colorful stroll by Lake Geneva: the floral mosaic of Nyon transforms the Parc du Bourg-de-Rive into a living painting, perfect for a free outing with children.

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Animal Park La Garenne in Le Vaud: a nature outing near Nyon Animal Park La Garenne in Le Vaud: a nature outing near Nyon
Le Vaud, Vaud

An animal park in the heart of the Côte, in Le Vaud. La Garenne introduces European wildlife to families, featuring nature trails, a large immersive aviary, and a playground, all year round.

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Indoor activities

Under cover when the weather turns.
Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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Illustration plate of the Vivarium of Meyrin: children observe through the glass a large tropical terrarium with a snake curled on a branch, a land turtle, and a young caiman at the water's edge. Vivarium de Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 6 years

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.

View listing
Illustration of the tropical greenhouses of the Botanical Garden of Geneva with children discovering exotic plants. Botanical Garden of Geneva
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

Want a big breath of fresh green air with the kids, without worrying about your wallet? The Botanical Garden of Geneva, by the lake in Chambésy, combines a zoo, tropical greenhouses, and vast lawns, all in a free and open setting year-round.

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Illustration plate of the nature reserve of Pointe à la Bise by Lake Geneva: two children with binoculars observing grebes and ducks in the reed bed, with a wooden observation tower and the mountains in the background. Nature Center and Natural Reserve of Pointe à la Bise
Collonge-Bellerive, Geneva From 6 years

Feeling like a nature getaway by the lake, just a stone's throw from Geneva? In Collonge-Bellerive, the Pointe à la Bise reserve unfolds its reed beds, educational trail, and observation tower: an ideal discovery area for birdwatching with the family and taking a deep breath.

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La Ferme de la Rochette in Champéry: animals, cheeses, and fresh air The Ferme de la Rochette in Champéry: animals, cheeses, and fresh air
Champéry, Valais 2-12 years

Want to go on an outing that smells of hay and good milk? In Champéry, the Ferme de la Rochette welcomes families to meet the animals, discover cheese, and breathe in the air of the Dents-du-Midi.

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St-Léonard underground lake: a boat ride beneath the rock St‑Léonard underground lake: a boat ride beneath the rock
Saint-Léonard, Valais 4-14 years

Between Sion and Sierre, glide silently over the largest natural underground lake in Europe. A guided boat ride, cool and magical, perfect for curious children.

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Fairy Cave in Saint-Maurice: a cool family adventure Fairy Cave in Saint-Maurice: a cool adventure for the family
Saint-Maurice, Valais 4-14 years

Between cliffs and abbey, the Grotto of the Fairies in Saint-Maurice offers a cool and mysterious walk, perfect for curious children. A nature outing that truly changes things up.

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Papiliorama – Swiss Tropical Gardens in Kerzers: a tropical adventure for the family Papiliorama – Swiss Tropical Gardens in Kerzers: a tropical adventure for the whole family
Kerzers, Fribourg

A dome of butterflies, a tropical jungle, and a tropical night… At the Papiliorama in Kerzers, you explore nature in a different way, warm and in all weather, with curious children.

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Outdoor activities

Fresh air, forests, lakes and mountains.
Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

Looking for a nature outing very close to Geneva? Bioparc Genève, in Bellevue, brings you face to face with more than 250 animals from around a hundred species along shaded paths, perfect for a family day in the open air.

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Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

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Illustration plate of the Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie in Geneva: large aviary with white pillars, mouflons on the rocks, peacock, pony, and children observing the animals along the wooden barriers. Animal Park of Bois-de-la-Bâtie
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

Want a nature outing, free and simple with the kids? The Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie, on the heights of Geneva, brings together nearly 300 local animals to observe up close, outdoors and in almost any weather.

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Illustration plate of the Salève Cable Car: the red cabin arrives at the modernist station at the top, with a family admiring the view of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Salève Cable Car – Haute-Savoie
Veyrier, Geneva From 6 years

Want a spectacular ascent above Lake Geneva, just steps from Geneva? The Salève Cable Car takes your children to a grand balcony of nature, with breathtaking views and trails to explore as a family.

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Illustration of Lake Vernes in Meyrin: wooden dock and walkway above the lake lined with reeds, children observing herons and ducks, Jura hills in the background. Lac des Vernes - Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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Illustration of the tropical greenhouses of the Botanical Garden of Geneva with children discovering exotic plants. Botanical Garden of Geneva
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

Want a big breath of fresh green air with the kids, without worrying about your wallet? The Botanical Garden of Geneva, by the lake in Chambésy, combines a zoo, tropical greenhouses, and vast lawns, all in a free and open setting year-round.

View listing
Illustration plate of the nature reserve of Pointe à la Bise by Lake Geneva: two children with binoculars observing grebes and ducks in the reed bed, with a wooden observation tower and the mountains in the background. Nature Center and Natural Reserve of Pointe à la Bise
Collonge-Bellerive, Geneva From 6 years

Feeling like a nature getaway by the lake, just a stone's throw from Geneva? In Collonge-Bellerive, the Pointe à la Bise reserve unfolds its reed beds, educational trail, and observation tower: an ideal discovery area for birdwatching with the family and taking a deep breath.

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Depending on your budget

A day out without breaking the bank, or a treat.
Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

View listing
Illustration plate of the Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie in Geneva: large aviary with white pillars, mouflons on the rocks, peacock, pony, and children observing the animals along the wooden barriers. Animal Park of Bois-de-la-Bâtie
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

Want a nature outing, free and simple with the kids? The Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie, on the heights of Geneva, brings together nearly 300 local animals to observe up close, outdoors and in almost any weather.

View listing
Illustration of Lake Vernes in Meyrin: wooden dock and walkway above the lake lined with reeds, children observing herons and ducks, Jura hills in the background. Lac des Vernes - Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 3 years

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.

View listing
Illustration of the tropical greenhouses of the Botanical Garden of Geneva with children discovering exotic plants. Botanical Garden of Geneva
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

Want a big breath of fresh green air with the kids, without worrying about your wallet? The Botanical Garden of Geneva, by the lake in Chambésy, combines a zoo, tropical greenhouses, and vast lawns, all in a free and open setting year-round.

View listing
Illustration plate of the nature reserve of Pointe à la Bise by Lake Geneva: two children with binoculars observing grebes and ducks in the reed bed, with a wooden observation tower and the mountains in the background. Nature Center and Natural Reserve of Pointe à la Bise
Collonge-Bellerive, Geneva From 6 years

Feeling like a nature getaway by the lake, just a stone's throw from Geneva? In Collonge-Bellerive, the Pointe à la Bise reserve unfolds its reed beds, educational trail, and observation tower: an ideal discovery area for birdwatching with the family and taking a deep breath.

View listing
Floral mosaic of Nyon at the Parc du Bourg-de-Rive Floral mosaic of Nyon at the Parc du Bourg-de-Rive
Nyon, Vaud Until 12 years

A colorful stroll by Lake Geneva: the floral mosaic of Nyon transforms the Parc du Bourg-de-Rive into a living painting, perfect for a free outing with children.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

Looking for a nature outing very close to Geneva? Bioparc Genève, in Bellevue, brings you face to face with more than 250 animals from around a hundred species along shaded paths, perfect for a family day in the open air.

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Illustration plate of the Salève Cable Car: the red cabin arrives at the modernist station at the top, with a family admiring the view of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Salève Cable Car – Haute-Savoie
Veyrier, Geneva From 6 years

Want a spectacular ascent above Lake Geneva, just steps from Geneva? The Salève Cable Car takes your children to a grand balcony of nature, with breathtaking views and trails to explore as a family.

View listing
Illustration plate of the Vivarium of Meyrin: children observe through the glass a large tropical terrarium with a snake curled on a branch, a land turtle, and a young caiman at the water's edge. Vivarium de Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 6 years

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.

View listing
La Ferme de la Rochette in Champéry: animals, cheeses, and fresh air The Ferme de la Rochette in Champéry: animals, cheeses, and fresh air
Champéry, Valais 2-12 years

Want to go on an outing that smells of hay and good milk? In Champéry, the Ferme de la Rochette welcomes families to meet the animals, discover cheese, and breathe in the air of the Dents-du-Midi.

View listing
St-Léonard underground lake: a boat ride beneath the rock St‑Léonard underground lake: a boat ride beneath the rock
Saint-Léonard, Valais 4-14 years

Between Sion and Sierre, glide silently over the largest natural underground lake in Europe. A guided boat ride, cool and magical, perfect for curious children.

View listing
Alpine Zoo – Zoo des Marécottes (Valais) Alpine Zoo – Zoo des Marécottes (Valais)
Les Marécottes, Valais 2-12 years

A small alpine zoo in the heart of Valais, ideal for a family stroll among mountain animals, forests, and viewpoints. An outing in the great outdoors, simple and authentic, from 2 years old.

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Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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Papiliorama – Swiss Tropical Gardens in Kerzers: a tropical adventure for the family Papiliorama – Swiss Tropical Gardens in Kerzers: a tropical adventure for the whole family
Kerzers, Fribourg

A dome of butterflies, a tropical jungle, and a tropical night… At the Papiliorama in Kerzers, you explore nature in a different way, warm and in all weather, with curious children.

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By age

Outings suited to every age group.
Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

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La Ferme de la Rochette in Champéry: animals, cheeses, and fresh air The Ferme de la Rochette in Champéry: animals, cheeses, and fresh air
Champéry, Valais 2-12 years

Want to go on an outing that smells of hay and good milk? In Champéry, the Ferme de la Rochette welcomes families to meet the animals, discover cheese, and breathe in the air of the Dents-du-Midi.

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Alpine Zoo – Zoo des Marécottes (Valais) Alpine Zoo – Zoo des Marécottes (Valais)
Les Marécottes, Valais 2-12 years

A small alpine zoo in the heart of Valais, ideal for a family stroll among mountain animals, forests, and viewpoints. An outing in the great outdoors, simple and authentic, from 2 years old.

View listing
Papiliorama – Swiss Tropical Gardens in Kerzers: a tropical adventure for the family Papiliorama – Swiss Tropical Gardens in Kerzers: a tropical adventure for the whole family
Kerzers, Fribourg

A dome of butterflies, a tropical jungle, and a tropical night… At the Papiliorama in Kerzers, you explore nature in a different way, warm and in all weather, with curious children.

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Tropiquarium de Servion: a tropical bubble for families Tropiquarium de Servion: a tropical bubble for families
Servion, Vaud From 2 years

Want warmth and fascinating animals near Lausanne? The Tropiquarium in Servion offers an ideal tropical immersion with children, in all weather, all year round.

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Servion Zoo: a beautiful nature outing for the family (Vaud) Servion Zoo: a beautiful nature outing for the family (Vaud)
Servion, Vaud

Feeling like animals and fresh air? The Zoo de Servion, near Lausanne, offers an easy stroll with big cats, wolves, and primates. Perfect for sparking children's curiosity all year round.

View listing
Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

Looking for a nature outing very close to Geneva? Bioparc Genève, in Bellevue, brings you face to face with more than 250 animals from around a hundred species along shaded paths, perfect for a family day in the open air.

View listing
Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

View listing
Illustration plate of the Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie in Geneva: large aviary with white pillars, mouflons on the rocks, peacock, pony, and children observing the animals along the wooden barriers. Animal Park of Bois-de-la-Bâtie
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

Want a nature outing, free and simple with the kids? The Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie, on the heights of Geneva, brings together nearly 300 local animals to observe up close, outdoors and in almost any weather.

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Illustration of Lake Vernes in Meyrin: wooden dock and walkway above the lake lined with reeds, children observing herons and ducks, Jura hills in the background. Lac des Vernes - Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 3 years

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.

View listing
Illustration of the tropical greenhouses of the Botanical Garden of Geneva with children discovering exotic plants. Botanical Garden of Geneva
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

Want a big breath of fresh green air with the kids, without worrying about your wallet? The Botanical Garden of Geneva, by the lake in Chambésy, combines a zoo, tropical greenhouses, and vast lawns, all in a free and open setting year-round.

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La Ferme de la Rochette in Champéry: animals, cheeses, and fresh air The Ferme de la Rochette in Champéry: animals, cheeses, and fresh air
Champéry, Valais 2-12 years

Want to go on an outing that smells of hay and good milk? In Champéry, the Ferme de la Rochette welcomes families to meet the animals, discover cheese, and breathe in the air of the Dents-du-Midi.

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Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

Looking for a nature outing very close to Geneva? Bioparc Genève, in Bellevue, brings you face to face with more than 250 animals from around a hundred species along shaded paths, perfect for a family day in the open air.

View listing
Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

View listing
Illustration plate of the Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie in Geneva: large aviary with white pillars, mouflons on the rocks, peacock, pony, and children observing the animals along the wooden barriers. Animal Park of Bois-de-la-Bâtie
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

Want a nature outing, free and simple with the kids? The Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie, on the heights of Geneva, brings together nearly 300 local animals to observe up close, outdoors and in almost any weather.

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Illustration plate of the Salève Cable Car: the red cabin arrives at the modernist station at the top, with a family admiring the view of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Salève Cable Car – Haute-Savoie
Veyrier, Geneva From 6 years

Want a spectacular ascent above Lake Geneva, just steps from Geneva? The Salève Cable Car takes your children to a grand balcony of nature, with breathtaking views and trails to explore as a family.

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Illustration of Lake Vernes in Meyrin: wooden dock and walkway above the lake lined with reeds, children observing herons and ducks, Jura hills in the background. Lac des Vernes - Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

Looking for a nature outing very close to Geneva? Bioparc Genève, in Bellevue, brings you face to face with more than 250 animals from around a hundred species along shaded paths, perfect for a family day in the open air.

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Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

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Illustration plate of the Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie in Geneva: large aviary with white pillars, mouflons on the rocks, peacock, pony, and children observing the animals along the wooden barriers. Animal Park of Bois-de-la-Bâtie
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

Want a nature outing, free and simple with the kids? The Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie, on the heights of Geneva, brings together nearly 300 local animals to observe up close, outdoors and in almost any weather.

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Illustration plate of the Salève Cable Car: the red cabin arrives at the modernist station at the top, with a family admiring the view of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Salève Cable Car – Haute-Savoie
Veyrier, Geneva From 6 years

Want a spectacular ascent above Lake Geneva, just steps from Geneva? The Salève Cable Car takes your children to a grand balcony of nature, with breathtaking views and trails to explore as a family.

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Illustration of Lake Vernes in Meyrin: wooden dock and walkway above the lake lined with reeds, children observing herons and ducks, Jura hills in the background. Lac des Vernes - Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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Illustration du centre équestre Equitypes à Versoix: des enfants à poney et à cheval dans un cadre nature au bord du lac, avec une grange rouge et des barrières blanches Equitypes – Versoix
Versoix, Geneva From 6 years

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

Looking for a nature outing very close to Geneva? Bioparc Genève, in Bellevue, brings you face to face with more than 250 animals from around a hundred species along shaded paths, perfect for a family day in the open air.

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Illustration of the Ferme de la Gavotte in Grand-Lancy: children are petting and feeding haflinger ponies in grassy enclosures surrounded by wooden fences, with goats, sheep, and chickens, under a rainbow near Geneva. Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Lancy, Geneva From 2 years

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

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Illustration plate of the Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie in Geneva: large aviary with white pillars, mouflons on the rocks, peacock, pony, and children observing the animals along the wooden barriers. Animal Park of Bois-de-la-Bâtie
Geneva, Geneva From 3 years

Want a nature outing, free and simple with the kids? The Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie, on the heights of Geneva, brings together nearly 300 local animals to observe up close, outdoors and in almost any weather.

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Illustration plate of the Salève Cable Car: the red cabin arrives at the modernist station at the top, with a family admiring the view of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Salève Cable Car – Haute-Savoie
Veyrier, Geneva From 6 years

Want a spectacular ascent above Lake Geneva, just steps from Geneva? The Salève Cable Car takes your children to a grand balcony of nature, with breathtaking views and trails to explore as a family.

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Illustration of Lake Vernes in Meyrin: wooden dock and walkway above the lake lined with reeds, children observing herons and ducks, Jura hills in the background. Lac des Vernes - Meyrin
Meyrin, Geneva From 3 years

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.

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