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Activities for children in Hauterive

Just a few minutes from Neuchâtel, on the shores of the lake, Hauterive combines an old wine-growing village made of yellow stone and a cultural treasure of national significance: the Laténium, the largest archaeology museum in Switzerland. It is here, by the water, that the prehistory of the region is told to children.

The municipality lends itself to a complete outing: a visit to the museum, games in the freely accessible archaeological park, a stroll along the shores, and a snack facing the lake. All accessible by bus or even on foot from Neuchâtel, along the shores.

Here is our selection of activities for children in Hauterive.

Our selection of family activities to do in Hauterive

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Outdoor activities

Fresh air, forests, lakes and mountains.
Illustration of the playground at Plage in Hauterive, castle-boat by the lake Playground of the Beach in Hauterive: a ship-castle boarding at the edge of the lake
Hauterive, Neuchâtel 2-10 years

What if a simple playground became a pirate adventure by the lake? In Hauterive, the playground at the Plage unfolds its grand ship-castle facing Lake Neuchâtel, with slides, climbing nets, and a large lawn. Enough to keep the children occupied for a good part of the day, for free.

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Illustration of the Hauterive beach by Lake Neuchâtel Hauterive Beach: free swimming and a green space by Lake Neuchâtel
Hauterive, Neuchâtel From 2 years

Want a day by the water, near Neuchâtel, without spending a dime? The Hauterive beach welcomes you on the north shore of the lake, just a stone's throw from the Laténium: large lawn, gravel beach, playground, and raft. A true playground for families.

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Illustration of the Laténium in Hauterive: the modern building of the archaeology museum by Lake Neuchâtel, with reconstructed prehistoric lakeside huts on the shore, a wooden canoe, and a family visiting. Laténium – Archaeological Park and Museum
Hauterive, Neuchâtel 6-17 years

In Hauterive, on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, the Laténium is the largest archaeological museum in Switzerland. It takes you back 50,000 years of history, and an outdoor park extends the visit facing the lake.

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Around Hauterive

Less than 15 minutes away, in neighbouring towns.
Illustration de l'île Saint-Pierre sur le lac de Bienne : plages, ancien cloître et bateau accostant au débarcadère Île Saint-Pierre: the boat crossing from La Neuveville
La Neuveville, Bern 2-16 years

A whole island just for the day, how does that sound? From La Neuveville, a boat drops you on the Île Saint-Pierre, in the middle of Lake Biel: quiet beaches, picnic areas, a former priory and shaded paths. On Saturdays, children travel free.

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Illustration of the Évologia site in Cernier, gardens and playground. Évologia in Cernier: the great nature park where children play and explore
Val-de-Ruz, Neuchâtel 3-12 years

Looking for an outdoor outing where your children can run, play, and explore nature without spending a dime? In Cernier, in the heart of Val-de-Ruz, Évologia Park spans around twenty hectares of gardens, trails, and play areas. Playgrounds, animals, and wide-open spaces: everything is gathered for a wonderful family day.

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Illustration of the playground at the Port of Saint-Blaise by Lake Neuchâtel: wooden climbing tower with slide, swings, spring games, sandbox, and harbor with sailboats in the background. Play area at the Port of Saint-Blaise: play with your feet by the edge of the lake
Saint-Blaise, Neuchâtel 2-10 years

Looking for a free outing where the kids can climb and slide while you enjoy the view of the lake? The playground at the Port de Saint-Blaise welcomes you by the water, just steps away from the boats, featuring a zip line, swings, and a large sandbox.

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Illustration of the playground in the Baie de l'Évole in Neuchâtel Playground of the Évole Bay: the sand boat by the lake in Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel 2-10 years

Looking for a simple outing by the water, where children can run around and invent a thousand stories? The playground at Baie de l'Évole, right in the center of Neuchâtel and by the lake, ticks all the boxes: a large boat planted in the sand, a slide tower, and a green setting. And it's free.

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Illustration of the Maurice Moeckli playground in La Neuveville, pirate ship by Lake Biel Maurice Moeckli Playground: pirates and suspension bridge by Lake Biel
La Neuveville, Bern 2-10 years

And what if your children's adventure began aboard a pirate ship stranded on the sand, with their feet at the edge of Lake Biel? The Maurice Moeckli playground, in La Neuveville, is a public and free play area located along the lake. Let us take you to see what awaits you there.

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Illustration of the Landeron pool, outdoor pools and slides Landeron Pool: large pool, slides, and children's pool by Lake Biel
Le Landeron, Neuchâtel

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.

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Illustration of the outdoor swimming pool of Val-de-Ruz in Engollon Val-de-Ruz Swimming Pool: the large outdoor swimming area in Engollon
Val-de-Ruz, Neuchâtel

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.

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Illustration of the playground at Pierre-à-Bot in Neuchâtel, wooden area with a view of the lake Pierre-à-Bot playground: the wooden area with a view of Lake Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel 2-12 years

Want an outdoor playground in the heights of Neuchâtel? The Pierre-à-Bot playground welcomes you amidst greenery, featuring a zip line, a large wooden structure, and a huge sandbox. Lake view included, and access is free.

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Activities by budget

A day out without breaking the bank, or a treat.
Illustration of the playground at Plage in Hauterive, castle-boat by the lake Playground of the Beach in Hauterive: a ship-castle boarding at the edge of the lake
Hauterive, Neuchâtel 2-10 years

What if a simple playground became a pirate adventure by the lake? In Hauterive, the playground at the Plage unfolds its grand ship-castle facing Lake Neuchâtel, with slides, climbing nets, and a large lawn. Enough to keep the children occupied for a good part of the day, for free.

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Illustration of the Hauterive beach by Lake Neuchâtel Hauterive Beach: free swimming and a green space by Lake Neuchâtel
Hauterive, Neuchâtel From 2 years

Want a day by the water, near Neuchâtel, without spending a dime? The Hauterive beach welcomes you on the north shore of the lake, just a stone's throw from the Laténium: large lawn, gravel beach, playground, and raft. A true playground for families.

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Illustration of the Laténium in Hauterive: the modern building of the archaeology museum by Lake Neuchâtel, with reconstructed prehistoric lakeside huts on the shore, a wooden canoe, and a family visiting. Laténium – Archaeological Park and Museum
Hauterive, Neuchâtel 6-17 years

In Hauterive, on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, the Laténium is the largest archaeological museum in Switzerland. It takes you back 50,000 years of history, and an outdoor park extends the visit facing the lake.

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Why choose Hauterive for a family outing?

The Laténium is one of those museums that reconciles children with display cases: models, reconstructions, lake objects, and immersive scenography take you through 50,000 years of regional history, from reindeer hunters to the Celts of La Tène. The workshops and activities for young audiences, regularly offered, transform the visit into an experience — you can play at being an archaeologist for real.

The archaeological park surrounding the museum is a valuable bonus: freely accessible, it features reconstructions of prehistoric houses and green spaces by the lake. You can picnic, run, and extend the visit outdoors, with a view of the Alps in the background.

Between an exceptional museum, a village of yellow stone, and the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, Hauterive offers a complete cultural outing — proof that archaeology and family afternoons go very well together.