Sports & Leisure in Geneva
In Geneva, sports and leisure activities are enjoyed as much by the lake as indoors. On sunny days, head to Baby-Plage or the Varembé pool, take a pedal boat ride with Les Corsaires, or cross the lake with the Mouettes Genevoises.
On rainy days, children can let off steam at the laser game, have fun at the interactive mini-golf, or solve puzzles in a quiz room. And to discover the city in a different way, urban treasure hunts like Explorial turn Geneva into an adventure playground.
Here is our selection of sports and leisure activities for children in Geneva.
Our selection of sports & leisure activities to do with family in Geneva
Discover the best Sports & Leisure activities for children in Geneva.
12 activities for children
Broken Chair – Geneva
Want to show your children a monument that tells a great story in the heart of Geneva? The Broken Chair, an immense wooden chair with a broken leg, stands in the Place des Nations, facing the Palais des Nations. A free visit, outdoors, suitable for all seasons and all curiosities.
The Geneva Seagulls – Geneva
Want a simple mini-cruise in the heart of Geneva? The Mouettes Genevoises cross the lake in just a few minutes, all year round, and offer children a true boat experience on the lake, accessible with a regular public transport ticket.
Champel University Sports Center – Geneva
Want to hit the ball with family in the heights of Geneva? The Champel University Sports Center offers tennis, padel, squash, and beach volleyball in a green setting, just a stone's throw from the Champel district.
Swimming Area of Quai Wilson – Geneva
Want to take a swim in the city with the kids? The swimming area at Quai Wilson offers direct and developed access to the lake, facing the Jet d'eau, with ramps for entering the water, changing cabins, and a refreshment stand right on the grass.
Laser Game Geneva
Looking for an outing that gets you moving, sheltered from both rain and sun? Laser Game Genève, on Route de Chêne in Eaux-Vives, immerses both young and old in a multi-level maze for energetic games filled with laughter.
The Privateers – Geneva
Feeling like a big breath of fresh air by the lake with the kids? At Les Corsaires, at the end of Quai Gustave-Ador in Geneva, you can rent a pedal boat or a small boat and head out to admire the Jet d'eau from the water, at your own pace and with the family.
Outdoor and Indoor Pool of Varembé – Geneva
Looking for a water outing that works in all weather with the kids? The Varembé pool, just a stone's throw from the Place des Nations in Geneva, features indoor pools open year-round and a large outdoor area in the summer, complete with a wading pool designed for the little ones.
Historical Tramway Rides in Geneva
Looking for an original outing that combines a stroll and history with the kids? On one Sunday each month, from late spring to early autumn, the Geneva Tram Museum Association operates real trams from the 1920s through the streets of Geneva. You board, sit on the wooden benches, and traverse the city at the pace of yesteryear.
Baby-Beach – Geneva
Want a day by the lake without leaving the city? In the heart of Eaux-Vives, Baby-Plage offers a small sandy and grassy beach, shallow water, and a playground just steps away: the perfect spot for a family outing, and it's free!
Geneva Sightseeing Tour – Petit Train
Want to explore Geneva without tiring out little legs? The little tourist train takes you through the city and along the lake at a leisurely pace, with stunning views of the Jet d'Eau and Mont-Blanc. An easy, fun outing that's perfect for a first family visit.
Little Train Left Bank - Geneva
Want a gentle and refreshing stroll by the lake with the kids? The Petit Train Rive Gauche runs along the harbor of Geneva starting from the Jardin Anglais, to discover the Jet d'Eau, the Flower Clock, and the parks along the water, without tiring little legs.
Bains du Jet d'eau - Geneva
Feeling like a refreshing swim in the heart of the harbor, right under the famous Jet d'eau? The Bains du Jet d'eau offer your family two floating pools in the lake, with a space designed for children and a team of lifeguards on site all summer long.
Why choose Geneva for a family sports & leisure outing?
Because the city offers both worlds just a few minutes by tram: the pleasures of Lake Geneva on one side, indoor leisure on the other. In summer, Baby-Plage and the Varembé pool are enough to fill a day; the rest of the year, laser tag, quiz rooms, and interactive mini-golf take over, regardless of the weather.
It’s also a category that caters to all ages: toddlers splash around at Baby-Plage, older kids aim for success at laser tag or mini-golf, and teens compete in teams in the scavenger hunts Explorial or Finding Daniel throughout the city.
Think about public transport: most of these activities are accessible by tram or TPG bus, and rides on the historic tram are part of the outing itself.
