Activities for children in Neuchâtel

On the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, the Patinoires du Littoral welcome you and your family for public skating sessions starting in the fall. Two covered rinks, skates available for rent on-site: everything is ready for a successful ice outing.

In the heart of Neuchâtel, the Botanical Garden combines tropical greenhouses, thematic gardens, and nature trails. A family outing in the great outdoors, with free admission.

In the heart of Neuchâtel, the Muséum (MHNN) showcases Switzerland's wildlife in life-sized dioramas. A perfect outing for families, and you can even enjoy a snack under a whale skeleton.

By the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, the Piscines du Nid-du-Crô bring together indoor pools, a large outdoor area, and a pebble beach. An ideal spot for a family day, whether it rains or shines.

A large covered play space just steps from the centre of Neuchâtel, designed so children aged 1 to 12 can let off steam safely — while parents relax at the snack corner.

Board at the port of Neuchâtel for a cruise on the lakes of Neuchâtel, Morat, and Bienne. An outing along the water that delights the whole family, from the little ones to the older ones.

A large indoor play area just steps away from the center of Neuchâtel, designed for children aged 1 to 12 to expend their energy safely — while parents relax at the snack corner.

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.

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.

Want a swim in peace, away from the crowds of the big beaches? To the east of Neuchâtel, Monruz Beach is a small discreet cove by the lake, with its lawn and shaded area. A free haven of tranquility, perfect for a family afternoon with your feet in the water.

Want a peaceful afternoon by the lake, east of Neuchâtel? The Plage des Falaises welcomes you for free on a large lawn, right next to the Nid-du-Crô pools. A natural spot, perfect for families to splash around, picnic, and bask in the sun.

Want a day by the lake without leaving the city? The Jeunes-Rives beach, just steps from the center of Neuchâtel, has been revamped: gentle sloping entry into the water, large wooden piers, and spacious shaded lawns. Perfect for laying down your towel with family, just a few minutes from the train station.

Looking for a family outing almost at the water's edge? The minigolf in Neuchâtel is La Canebière: an 18-hole open-air course, set on the quaysides by the lake. Your children aim, count their shots and enjoy the open air, a stone's throw from the harbour and the promenade.

On the heights of Neuchâtel, the Parc Aventure Chaumont welcomes you for a day in the trees, from toddlers to teenagers. Thirteen treetop courses, over twenty zip lines, and everything you need to climb safely, right next to the funicular station.

At the arrival of the funicular, on the heights of Neuchâtel, this large playground welcomes you in a clearing with a view of the Trois-Lacs. People come here to let the little ones run freely, just a stone's throw from the treetop adventure park.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fancy a quiet swimming spot on the shore of Lake Morat, far from the crowds of the big beaches? The Petite plage de Vallamand, in Vully-les-Lacs, unfolds a patch of grass and gentle shore on the Vaud side of the lake. Free entry, a family atmosphere and nature: shall we take you there?

Want a day with your feet in the sand without leaving French-speaking Switzerland? The Gletterens Beach, on the southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel, welcomes you with its fine sand and shallow water. A public and free beach, perfect for splashing around with family in the heart of Fribourg's nature.

Want a beach day without leaving the Swiss Romande? In Chevroux, on the southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel, a small free sandy beach awaits you, just a stone's throw from the port. Natural shade, calm swimming, and a grill available: everything you need to lay down your towel with family and enjoy the lake.