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Activities for children in Écublens

On the doorstep of Lausanne, Écublens is a lively municipality on the western edge of the city, known for its university campus and its shopping centres. It is also where families find a modern and original indoor outing: Second World, a virtual reality venue where young and old dive into immersive worlds.

Easy to reach and well served, Écublens is a practical stop for an activity in any weather, a few minutes from the centre of Lausanne. Here is our selection of activities for children in Écublens.

Our selection of family activities in Écublens

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Around Écublens

Less than 15 minutes away, in neighbouring towns.
Illustration de la Piscine de la Venoge à La Sarraz, bassin olympique, toboggan et plongeoirs en plein air Piscine de la Venoge in La Sarraz: family swimming at the foot of the Jura
La Sarraz, Vaud

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.

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Illustration of the Fleur-de-Lys swimming pool in Prilly Fleur-de-Lys Swimming Pool in Prilly: outdoor swimming at the gates of Lausanne
Prilly, Vaud

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.

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Illustration of the playground at the Port of Pully by Lake Geneva Playground at the Port of Pully: a pirate ship by the lake
Pully, Vaud 2-10 years

And what if your children took the helm of a pirate ship facing Lake Geneva? By the water, near the landing stage, the playground at the Port de Pully combines a large wooden structure, sand, and gravel in an exceptional setting. A public and free playground, perfect for a family break.

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Illustration of the Malley-Pyramides playground in Lausanne Malley-Pyramides playground: the big slide of Lausanne
Lausanne, Vaud 4-14 years

What if you offered your children the longest slide in Lausanne? At Malley-Pyramides, a giant slide of 24 meters winds down at the foot of a wooded hill, surrounded by swings and a vine carousel. A recent playground, free and accessible by metro. Shall we take you there?

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Illustration of the playground at Lake Sauvabelin in Lausanne Playground of Lake Sauvabelin: the largest playground in Lausanne
Lausanne, Vaud 2-12 years

Want a great outdoor outing just steps from the center of Lausanne? The playground at Lake Sauvabelin, nestled at the edge of the forest by the lake, is the largest in the city. A tubular slide, zip line, nest swing, and trunk structures await children, all for free.

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Illustration of the Parc Swimming Pool in Morges, outdoor pools Park Pool in Morges: swimming by the lake with family
Morges, Vaud

Want a day of swimming with family by Lake Geneva? The Piscine du Parc, in Morges, features its outdoor pools between the lawn and the shore, from mid-May to mid-September. A large pool for swimmers, a non-swimmer pool for the little ones: who will get in the water first?

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Illustration of the playground in Vidy, Lausanne, theme fishing village by Lake Geneva Vidy Playground (fishing village): the adventure by the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne
Lausanne, Vaud 2-10 years

What if your children became fishermen for an afternoon? In Lausanne, by Lake Geneva, the Vidy playground features a real little fishing village with its stilt huts and sand. A free outdoor outing designed for the little ones.

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Illustration of the playground in Milan in Lausanne, water and sand games Milan playground: the cat tower and the water games that bring joy to Lausanne families
Lausanne, Vaud 2-12 years

Are you looking for a playground that keeps children entertained for hours without spending a dime? The playground in Milan, located in the heart of the Milan park in Lausanne, ticks all the boxes: an iconic cat tower, endless water and sand games, hammocks, and a slackline.

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Activities by budget

A day out without breaking the bank, or a treat.
Illustration plate de la salle de realite virtuelle Second World a Ecublens, une famille avec casques VR et ecrans futuristes Second World in Écublens: virtual reality and escape game for families near Lausanne
Écublens, Vaud 8-16 years

Fancy an immersive, weatherproof adventure near Lausanne? In Écublens, Second World plunges young and old into virtual reality: team games, a VR escape game and guaranteed thrills from age 8. The perfect rainy-day outing in the Lausanne West area.

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Why choose Écublens for a family outing?

Écublens has one major asset for rainy days: Second World, on the Route de Reculan, offers virtual reality for families from age 8, between immersive games and a VR escape game. An indoor outing that breaks the routine, ideal when the weather rules out the open air.

Its other advantage is access: on the western edge of Lausanne, a few minutes from the city centre, with parking on site next to the shopping centre, Écublens is easy to reach by car. A practical and modern destination for a family activity near Lausanne.