Activities for children in Geneva

Looking for a human-scale cinema outing, in the lively Eaux-Vives quarter? Le City, an independent auteur cinema renovated in 2017, is part of the small Geneva group Les Scala. With its family rate, it is a lovely address for a family outing in any weather.

Looking for a warm neighbourhood cinema, over towards the Servette? Le Nord-Sud, opened in 1951 and fully renovated in 2019, is one of the three independent venues of the Les Scala group. With its links to the Animatou animation festival, it is a lovely address for a family outing, in any weather.

Looking for a neighbourhood cinema outing, in a real Geneva art-house venue? Les Scala, in the Eaux-Vives, has three screens, a fine programme of films from around the world and an attractive family rate. Easy to reach by tram, perfect for a family outing in any weather.

Looking for a cinema that really programmes for children, right in the centre of Geneva? Les Cinémas du Grütli, in the Maison des Arts du Grütli, offer young-audience screenings from age 4, a dedicated summer cycle and even film workshops. A cultural, accessible outing, in any weather.

Looking for a workshop where your children can finally paint without any rules? At ColoRoom in Les Acacias, in Geneva, you step into a room designed like a colourful playground: you splash, you experiment and you leave with a real artwork to hang at home.

Looking for a moment of laughter and challenges as a family, sheltered from the weather? In the heart of the Eaux-Vives district in Geneva, Quiz Room sets you up on a real TV studio set to buzz, sing and test your knowledge, young and old together.

Looking for an original outing with the kids, sheltered from the weather? In the Eaux-Vives district, Rollers reinvents indoor mini-golf with a 12-hole course featuring cinema-inspired decor, in a colourful and cheerful atmosphere.

Looking for a cultural and cozy moment with the kids? Cinérama Empire, in the heart of the Plainpalais district in Geneva, offers screenings on a panoramic big screen, easily accessible and perfect for any weather.

Are you looking for a playground that appeals to both young and old in Geneva? In the heart of the Champel district, Parc Bertrand combines a large shaded playground and a very popular wading pool in the summer. A classic for Geneva families, free and outdoors.

Looking for a large free park where your children can climb, slide, and splash in the heart of Geneva? At Petit-Saconnex, the playground at Parc Trembley combines various games, a multi-sport arena, and, in the summer, a welcome wading pool to cool off with the family.

And what if you offered your children a big breath of fresh air in the heart of the most beautiful park in Geneva? The playground at Parc La Grange features slides, sand games, and a summer wading pool, all for free, with the rose garden and the view of the lake as a backdrop.

Want a gaming break in the heart of Geneva, just steps from the old town? The playground at Parc des Bastions welcomes your children in a wooded park, featuring towers, rope bridges, a slide, and even giant chess. An outdoor outing, public and free, easy to fit into a day in the city.

Want a great outdoor outing in Geneva without spending a dime? At Bois-de-la-Bâtie, your children will discover the largest playground in the city: wooden slide towers, water and sand games, a wading pool in the summer, and a petting zoo right next door. All of this is free and open year-round.

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 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.

Looking for an outing that lets off steam, out in nature, a stone's throw from Geneva? Paintball.ch offers children from age 6 a real game of paintball in the forest, in a gentle, supervised version, perfect for a birthday or an afternoon with friends.

And what if you took your children to play among the mountain flowers? At the Alpine Botanical Garden of Meyrin, a playground, a small petting zoo, and 2500 plants from the Alps await you, outdoors and for free. A true breath of fresh air for the family, at the gates of Geneva.

What if a single address brought together a playground, a pump track, and a climbing wall, all with free access? At the Parc du Boulodrome in Carouge, by the Arve, your children can go from the slide to the sports modules without ever getting bored. A free outing that appeals to both the little ones and the older ones.

Want to go out where the kids can run, climb, and play to their heart's content? At Parc des Evaux, in Onex, the playground stretches across 50 hectares of greenery shared between five Geneva municipalities. A breath of fresh air for the family, just a stone's throw from the city.

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 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.

Modernized in 2016, the Cerisiers playground in Tannay is a quiet and green neighborhood area, away from traffic. On a Bioturf shock-absorbing surface, it offers games for young children and a preserved merry-go-round. Free of charge, open access, perfect for toddlers.