Sports and leisure for children in summer

A skatepark, a basketball court, a synthetic football pitch, an athletics track and a table tennis table, all free and with no booking? In the centre of Savigny, the outdoor sports facilities are openly accessible, right beside the Forum playground.

Want to get the whole family moving in the forest without spending a franc? Above Trélex, on the road to Saint-Cergue, the Parcours Vita unwinds 2.5 km of trail and around fifteen exercise stations, with views over the lake and the Alps. Free, open all year round, maintained since 1971.

Fancy a family swimming day in the Gros-de-Vaud? In La Sarraz, the Piscine de la Venoge lines up an Olympic 50-metre pool, a pool for non-swimmers, a shaded paddling pool, a water slide and diving boards, all set in a large green space with a playground and a restaurant.

What if the children steered the boat? On the shore of Lake Joux, next to the campsite, Rocheray Water Sports rents paddleboards, kayaks and pedalos and offers supervised outings, from a simple accompanied hour to a paddling weekend with a night at the campsite.

Looking for a swim that really cools you down? At over 1,000 metres of altitude, Rocheray Beach unrolls its lawn on the shore of Lake Joux, with a table and a grill spot. The neighbouring watersports base rounds off the day.

Want a pool outing that pleases both the little splasher and the swimmers in the family? In Villars-sur-Ollon, the pool at the Centre des Sports welcomes you with its large 25-meter indoor pool and its heated outdoor area, in the heart of the Vaud Alps. Perfect for swimming, sliding, and relaxing at altitude, summer or winter.

Want to get the whole family out on the lake in Geneva? In the bay, on either bank, pedalo rental gets you on the water within minutes, facing the Jet d'eau: you pedal, the children take the helm and soak up the view. A simple, refreshing summer outing — no booking required.

Want a relaxing day by the lake without spending a dime? At Parc de la Bécassine, at the mouth of the Versoix, your kids can splash in Lake Geneva while you enjoy a large shaded lawn. A free and family-friendly beach, perfect for sunny days in Versoix.

Want a day at the beach without leaving the city? Just a stone's throw from the harbor, the Plage des Eaux-Vives stretches 400 meters of sand and pebbles along Lake Geneva, right in the heart of Geneva. Shallow water, a large shaded park, and free access: here’s a perfect summer outing for the family.

Want a day by the lake with the kids, without paying for entry or squeezing onto a dock? The beach of Reposoir in Pregny-Chambésy offers you its large lawn facing Mont-Blanc, just a few minutes from Geneva. A large sandbox, access to Lake Geneva, and a refreshment stand: that's enough to keep the whole tribe entertained.

Want a day by the lake without spending a dime? The Vengeron beach in Bellevue welcomes you for free on a large lawn by Lake Geneva, with a dock, a snack bar, and a playground. The perfect spot for a family outing just a stone's throw from Geneva.

Want a day by the lake, feet in the grass and head in the willows? The beach at Pointe-à-la-Bise, in Collonge-Bellerive, offers families a large grassy lawn, a snack bar, and the nature reserve right next door. A quiet corner of Lake Geneva to swim and watch the birds.

Want an afternoon of swimming at high altitude, in the heart of the Val d'Anniviers? The outdoor pool in Vissoie features a heated main pool, a paddling pool for the little ones, a large lawn, and a playground. Perfect for a lovely family day between two hikes.

Want to swim with the family even when the weather isn't suitable? The indoor pool in Grône, nestled in the Rhône valley at the foot of the Val de Réchy, opens its large pool to you for a good part of the year. Little beginners and experienced swimmers alike find their place there, sheltered from the Valais weather.

Want to take a family swim with a stunning view of the Rhône Valley? The Chaëdoz Pool, in Haute-Nendaz, welcomes you in the summer in an alpine setting: a large heated pool, a paddling pool for the little ones, and a snack bar to catch your breath between dives.

Looking for a swimming outing that won't be affected by rain or cold in Champéry? The covered pool at the Palladium welcomes families in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, featuring a large heated pool and areas designed for children. A safe bet for splashing around and swimming all year round.

Want to take a swim at high altitude with the kids? The outdoor pool in Verbier welcomes you all summer long in the heart of the Valais resort: a large pool, a water play area for the little ones, and a terrace in the fresh air, at 1500 m altitude.

Are you looking for a place to cool off with your family during your vacation in Crans-Montana? The Sporting pool, located outdoors and in a quiet area near the Etang Long, welcomes both young and old all summer long, with its paddling pool for the little ones, its slide, and its large lawn for sunbathing.

What if Sunday's outing took place on the water? At the Morat landing stage, the boats of the LNM company set off towards the three lakes. Children aged 6 to 16 travel at half price, free on Saturdays, and under-6s pay nothing.

What if the whole family boarded the same boat, with no licence and no experience? In Corbières, Aventure Gruyère rents licence-free boats, kayaks from CHF 15 and paddleboards, including giant models. There are even treasure hunts on the water.

Fancy seeing Lake Gruyère from the water rather than from the beach? In La Roche, Kayak Aventure rents kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards on the lakeside, with a half-price rate for 8 to 16 year olds. Guided outings lead all the way to the Île d'Ogoz.

Looking for the beach on Lake Gruyère that has everything? It is La Pointe, in Morlon, which everyone calls Morlon Beach: toilets, outdoor showers, fire pits, beach volleyball and paddle rental, with the Île d'Ogoz and the Prealps as scenery. Free access.

What if the swim had to be earned at the end of a path? At Botterens, right at the southern end of Lake Gruyère, the shore is reached on foot from the lakeside trail, level with Villarbeney. A natural, free and discreet spot for a family swim far from the big beaches.

Fancy a beach where you can still hear the birds? The one at La Roche is among the least busy on Lake Gruyère: generous vegetation, calm water and a refreshment stand in summer. It is also from this shore that kayak and paddle outings set off.

Want a day by the outdoor pool with the kids, by Lake Bienne? The Landeron Pool features its large swimming pool, slides, and octagonal wading pool set on spacious shaded lawns, just a stone's throw from the old medieval town of Landeron. Perfect for swimming, sliding, and splashing around all summer long with the family.

Want a great day of swimming with family in the heart of the canton of Neuchâtel? The Val-de-Ruz pool in Engollon opens its lawns, Olympic pool, and wading pool as soon as the nice weather arrives. Enough to keep both young and old entertained all summer long, from toddlers to daring divers.

Want an afternoon by the pool regardless of the weather, in the heart of Val-de-Travers? The indoor pool at the Regional Sports Center, in Couvet (espaceVAL), welcomes families all year round with its large pool, slide, and mobile-bottom teaching pool, perfect for little ones.

Fancy a warm splash when the cold settles over the Neuchâtel heights? The Piscine des Arêtes, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, is the big indoor pool where you can swim all year round, with a paddling pool for little ones and a sauna for parents. The ideal complement to the open-air Les Mélèzes.

Want a day of outdoor swimming in the Neuchâtel Mountains? At the Piscine du Communal du Locle, your children can slide down a 72-meter slide, splash around in the wading pool, and enjoy a large swimming pool and vast lawns. A simple and refreshing family summer outing.

Want a great day of swimming with the family in the Neuchâtel heights? The Piscine des Mélèzes, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, features a three-lane slide, a pool for the little ones, diving boards, and an adjacent mini-golf. Enough to keep both kids and parents busy from morning to evening, outdoors.

Want a day by the water with family in Moutier? The Piscine de Moutier, an outdoor gem of the Bernese Jura designed in 1949, features a large pool, a 60-meter slide, and a wading pool for the little ones. There's plenty to keep both young and old entertained all summer long, at the foot of the Prévois mountains.

Want a day of swimming way up north in the Jura? In Boncourt, at the end of Ajoie, the Piscine des Hémionées features a large pool, a paddling pool, and a vast lawn where young and old lay down their towels. There's enough to keep the whole family entertained, from the little one splashing around to the swimmer doing laps.

Want to enjoy a water outing in the heart of the Franches-Montagnes? In Saignelégier, the swimming pool of the Centre de Loisirs des Franches-Montagnes (CLFM) welcomes you all year round with its large indoor pool, its pool for little ones, and in summer, its huge outdoor slide. There's plenty to keep the whole family entertained, whether it's sunny or rainy.

Fancy a swim when the Jura sky turns grey? The Piscine couverte Les Tilleuls, right in the heart of Porrentruy, houses three heated indoor pools where the whole family finds its place, from toddlers splashing about to confident swimmers.

Want a great day of swimming with the family in Porrentruy? Nestled in a green setting in the heart of the Espace-Loisirs Ajoie, the outdoor pool features pools, a slide, diving boards, and a playground that kids love. There's plenty to keep the whole tribe entertained, from toddlers to teenagers.

Want a day of splashing around with family in Delémont? The Piscine de la Blancherie combines a large outdoor pool, a wading pool for the little ones, and a covered area open out of season. Enough to keep up the laps, dives, and laughter in the Jura capital, come rain or shine.

Want to enjoy a water outing sheltered from the weather in Bévilard? The Piscine couverte de l'Orval, the only indoor pool in the Bernese Jura, welcomes young and old all year round with its large swimming pool, its heated non-swimmer area, and, since its renovation, a brand new slide. A sure bet for splashing around with the family.

Want a day to splash around and dive in nature? In Tramelan, the Piscine du Château features its outdoor pools set in a vast wooded park. A 50 m pool, a wading pool for the little ones, diving boards, beach volleyball: here is our family favorite in the Bernese Jura.

Want a great day of swimming with the family in the Vallon de Saint-Imier? The outdoor pool in Saint-Imier welcomes you from mid-May to mid-September with its large pool, its paddling pool for the little ones, and its shaded lawns. Everything you need to refresh both young and old all summer long.

What if your next day at the lake took place on a large lawn, with your feet in Lake Biel? The Saint-Joux beach, in La Neuveville, is a free public beach, family-friendly and easily accessible. Let us take you to see what awaits you there.

Looking for a simple, sociable outing in the heart of the Bernese Jura? The minigolf in Reconvilier welcomes you right in the centre of the village, a stone's throw from the station. An open-air course, a refreshment kiosk for ice creams, and a round where young and old compete shot by shot. Perfect for a family afternoon.

A skatepark, a basketball court, a synthetic football pitch, an athletics track and a table tennis table, all free and with no booking? In the centre of Savigny, the outdoor sports facilities are openly accessible, right beside the Forum playground.

Want to get the whole family moving in the forest without spending a franc? Above Trélex, on the road to Saint-Cergue, the Parcours Vita unwinds 2.5 km of trail and around fifteen exercise stations, with views over the lake and the Alps. Free, open all year round, maintained since 1971.

Looking for a swim that really cools you down? At over 1,000 metres of altitude, Rocheray Beach unrolls its lawn on the shore of Lake Joux, with a table and a grill spot. The neighbouring watersports base rounds off the day.

Looking for the beach on Lake Gruyère that has everything? It is La Pointe, in Morlon, which everyone calls Morlon Beach: toilets, outdoor showers, fire pits, beach volleyball and paddle rental, with the Île d'Ogoz and the Prealps as scenery. Free access.

What if the swim had to be earned at the end of a path? At Botterens, right at the southern end of Lake Gruyère, the shore is reached on foot from the lakeside trail, level with Villarbeney. A natural, free and discreet spot for a family swim far from the big beaches.

Fancy a beach where you can still hear the birds? The one at La Roche is among the least busy on Lake Gruyère: generous vegetation, calm water and a refreshment stand in summer. It is also from this shore that kayak and paddle outings set off.

Fancy a family swimming day in the Gros-de-Vaud? In La Sarraz, the Piscine de la Venoge lines up an Olympic 50-metre pool, a pool for non-swimmers, a shaded paddling pool, a water slide and diving boards, all set in a large green space with a playground and a restaurant.

What if the whole family boarded the same boat, with no licence and no experience? In Corbières, Aventure Gruyère rents licence-free boats, kayaks from CHF 15 and paddleboards, including giant models. There are even treasure hunts on the water.

Want a pool outing that pleases both the little splasher and the swimmers in the family? In Villars-sur-Ollon, the pool at the Centre des Sports welcomes you with its large 25-meter indoor pool and its heated outdoor area, in the heart of the Vaud Alps. Perfect for swimming, sliding, and relaxing at altitude, summer or winter.

Want a day of swimming close to Lausanne? The Piscine de la Fleur-de-Lys in Prilly welcomes you from May to September with its renovated pools, diving boards, and large lawn. A conveniently accessible spot, perfect for cooling off the whole family as soon as the nice days arrive.

Want a warm bath even when it's raining on the Riviera? In La Tour-de-Peilz, the Mousquetaires Indoor Pool welcomes families to a heated pool at 27°, just a stone's throw from the center. Perfect for splashing around, taking lessons, or swimming laps with the family.

Want a day of swimming in the great outdoors, without driving for hours? The Piscine d'Aubonne, located at the foot of the castle, features a large pool, a paddling pool, a slide, and play areas in a green setting ideal for families from La Côte.

What if Sunday's outing took place on the water? At the Morat landing stage, the boats of the LNM company set off towards the three lakes. Children aged 6 to 16 travel at half price, free on Saturdays, and under-6s pay nothing.

What if the children steered the boat? On the shore of Lake Joux, next to the campsite, Rocheray Water Sports rents paddleboards, kayaks and pedalos and offers supervised outings, from a simple accompanied hour to a paddling weekend with a night at the campsite.

Fancy seeing Lake Gruyère from the water rather than from the beach? In La Roche, Kayak Aventure rents kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards on the lakeside, with a half-price rate for 8 to 16 year olds. Guided outings lead all the way to the Île d'Ogoz.

Want to enjoy a warm outing, even when the cold wind blows over Chablais? At Les Bains de Lavey, in Lavey-les-Bains, your children can splash around in naturally warm thermal water, both outside and inside, at the foot of the mountains. The largest thermal center in French-speaking Switzerland quickly becomes a family outing that you'll want to repeat.

Feeling like having a cozy moment with family, feet in warm water and eyes on the peaks? At the Grands Bains d'Hérémence, right in the heart of Valais, both young and old can splash around all year long in a large outdoor pool and indoor pools, with a children's area just for them starting from 4 years old.

Fancy a warm break, even when it is raining over the Pre-Alps? At Les Bains de la Gruyère in Charmey, the whole family slips into heated indoor and outdoor pools, with the mountains in view. A gentle outing, open to toddlers and big kids alike.

Want to give your children their first sails on Lake Geneva? At the foot of the Château de Morges, the Club Nautique Morgien introduces juniors to sailing from the age of 6: year-round courses, summer camps for ages 6-18, and a fleet suitable for every age, from Optimist to dinghy.

On the port of Founex, the Nautical Club introduces children to sailing on Lake Geneva. Summer camps by age group, from Little Sailors starting at 6 years old to teenagers, supervised by certified instructors: a great way to set sail with confidence.

Looking for a sporty and refreshing outing with the family by the water? In Veyrier, at the gates of Geneva, Rafting Loisirs takes you down the Arve in a raft or canoeraft, supervised by guides, for a nature adventure accessible from age 6.

Looking for thrills with the family? At Bungy Niouc, near Sierre, you jump from a suspended bridge above the gorges. An outing that is as impressive as it is unifying.

A grand zip line at the top of Mont-Fort, accessible from Nendaz. Thrilling sensations, a 360° panorama, and a mountain memory for families seeking adventure.

Want to catch your first wave in Valais? Alaïa Bay in Sion offers a unique surf pool in Europe. A safe and supervised spot, perfect for introducing children and enjoying a session with the family.