Activities for children in Gland

Every winter, a mobile ice rink covering about 525 m² is set up at the Grand-Champ sports complex in Gland, from late October to early March. Free access, affordable skate rentals, and activities for children: it's the family gathering of the cold season on La Côte.

Much more than just books: the Gland library offers stories, readings for little ones, and activities that foster a love of reading. A free and welcoming cultural outing, all year round.

A small indoor pool in Gland, managed by volunteers, with a movable floor pool ideal for children and very affordable rates. The perfect plan for swimming in warmth off-season.

In Gland, the Domaine Le Baribois welcomes families to discover farm life and celebrate birthdays outdoors. Animals, workshops, and nature: a simple and joyful outing.

A warm bowling alley in Gland for a simple and fun outing in any weather. Lanes with bumpers, ramps for the youngest, a friendly atmosphere, and birthday options.

A friendly climbing gym in Gland, perfect for introducing children and sharing an active moment with the family, regardless of the weather, with suitable spaces and a relaxed atmosphere.

An outdoor skatepark at the En Bord Sports Center in Gland, open access for beginners to skate, scooter, and rollerblade. The perfect sliding spot for families as soon as the nice weather arrives.

A free public beach by Lake Geneva, away from traffic, where children can swim safely, picnic, and play ping-pong. The simple and refreshing summer outing in Gland.

A beautiful playground in the heart of the En Bord sports center in Gland. Ideal for an active break with the kids, featuring slides, swings, and large green spaces.

A neighborhood playground in Gland, simple and well-designed for children to climb, slide, and run while you relax in the shade of the trees.

In Gland, the Domaine Le Baribois welcomes families to discover farm life and celebrate birthdays outdoors. Animals, workshops, and nature: a simple and joyful outing.

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.

Want a great day outdoors without breaking the bank? The Parc Pré Vert du Signal de Bougy, in the heights of Bougy-Villars, features a playground, animals, and sports fields overlooking Lake Geneva. Admission is free: just lay down the blanket, and the kids have plenty to run around all day.

Fancy a relaxed family round of golf? In Lavigny, on the heights of La Côte, the swin-golf offers a nature course of 18 holes, with a single club and a soft ball. A sport accessible from age 8, with a lovely view of Lake Geneva.

Looking for a family culture outing by Lake Geneva? In Rolle, the Casino-Théâtre puts on theatre, circus and young-audience shows all season long, in a charming Italian-style hall facing the lake. A real night out at the theatre, just steps from the station.

Fancy an immersive, weatherproof adventure near Nyon? At Signy-Centre, Second World plunges young and old into virtual reality: team games, a VR escape game and guaranteed thrills from age 7. The perfect rainy-day outing.

Fancy a quiet, free journey into the Middle Ages? In Chéserex, at the foot of the Jura, Bonmont Abbey opens its Cistercian church—founded in 1123—to families. A short, peaceful visit to awaken children to history, just a few minutes from Nyon.

What if your next film screening took place outdoors, by the shores of Lake Geneva? Every summer, the lawn of the Château de Rolle turns into an open-air cinema, free and open to all. You settle on the grass at nightfall for a family film, facing the lake. A simple, magical summer outing.

Fancy a day by the lake without going far from La Côte? The Plage du Plongeon, in Perroy, is a public, free beach on Lake Geneva: lawn for the picnic, pebbles, a diving board and a playground. The ideal spot to splash about and relax as a family.