Kids activities in L'Abbaye

Want a different swimming experience, at 1004 meters above sea level, in the heart of the Vallée de Joux? The Plage des Bioux, in L'Abbaye, welcomes you for free by the lake of Joux: grass to lay your towel, pebbles by the water, and a true family vacation atmosphere.

Want a beach day in the mountains, away from the crowd? At the village of Pont, in the municipality of L'Abbaye, the Plage du Pont welcomes you by the shores of Lake Joux, at over 1000 meters altitude. Pebbles, grass, clear water, and fresh air of the Jura: here is a family-friendly and free swimming spot, perfect for relaxing with your family.

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.

Are you looking for a swimming spot for the whole family at the foot of the Jura? The Vallorbe Pool, located by the Orbe, combines heated pools, a slide, a paddling pool, and a large shaded lawn. Everything you need for a refreshing and stress-free summer day, from the little ones to teenagers.

Are you looking for a warm getaway, summer or winter, in the heart of the Vallée de Joux? The indoor pool at the Centre sportif de la Vallée de Joux, in Sentier, welcomes families all year round. With its shallow pool designed for the little ones and its large pool for swimmers, it's the perfect spot when the weather in the Jura gets unpredictable.

Fancy travelling back in time as a family? In La Sarraz, north of Morges, an imposing medieval fortress can be visited from April to October. With its playful exhibition « 900 ans de Dynasties » and its park, the castle plunges young and old into history.

Do your children love horses? In the heart of the Château de La Sarraz, the Musée Suisse du Cheval — the only one in Switzerland — tells the story of the horse across eight rooms, workshops and demonstrations. A fascinating visit for the whole family, from April to October.

Fancy a cinema outing as a family? In Cossonay, the Cinéma Casino, a 156-seat hall, hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for ages 6-12 and La Petite Lanterne for ages 4-6. Real films on the big screen, at a child's level.