Kids activities in Vevey

Fancy a family cinema outing, a stone’s throw from Vevey station? The Rex, a historic triplex open since 1933, hosts the La Lanterne Magique club and screenings for toddlers. Three screens, films for all ages: a safe bet in any weather.

Fancy a cinema outing in a hall full of charm, a stone’s throw from Vevey station? The Astor, with its single large Belle Époque-inspired hall, shows the big films of the moment and fine events. An elegant, easy family outing, in any weather.

Curious about the history of Vevey? Located in the castle at the heart of the old town, the Vevey Historical Museum tells the story of the region through its collections. An accessible visit (5 CHF, free for those under 18) for a cultural interlude with the family.

Do you know where what you eat comes from? At the Alimentarium in Vevey, the world's first museum dedicated to food, your children explore taste, cooking and nutrition in a playful way. A space dedicated to 6-12 year-olds and cooking workshops await you. Shall we sit down to eat?

Looking for a family adventure where you have to observe, search and solve puzzles against the clock? In the heart of Vevey, Get Out offers several immersive rooms, including scenarios suitable from age 6. Sixty minutes to escape, together.

How was a photo made before smartphones? At the Swiss Camera Museum in Vevey, your children travel back in time through images, from the first black boxes to digital. Free for those under 16, with a lab to develop their own photo. Tempted?

What if you offered your children a playground with their feet almost in the lake? The playground at Jardin du Rivage in Vevey features slides, swings, and an inclusive carousel accessible to wheelchairs, all facing Lake Geneva and the Alps. A big breath of fresh air on the quays, does that tempt you?

Want a day by Lake Geneva without spending a dime? The Plage du Parc de l'Arabie, in Vevey, combines a large shaded lawn, a small pebble beach, and playgrounds for children, all with free access. The perfect spot for splashing around and picnicking with family, right?

Want to get the children out on the lake in Vevey? Near the Place du Marché and the quays, pedalo rental gets you onto Lake Geneva within minutes: you pedal gently, the little ones take the helm and enjoy the view of the Alps. A simple, refreshing summer outing on the Riviera.

What if you took the train up to a summit at over 1,300 m? From Vevey station, the rack railway climbs through villages and pastures up to Les Pléiades, between daffodil fields in spring and sledging in winter. A family excursion to enjoy all year round.

Want a hike that climbs above Lake Geneva in just a few minutes? The Vevey funicular takes families through the terraced vineyards of Lavaux up to Mont-Pèlerin, at 1080 m, for a 360° panorama of the lake, the Alps, and the Jura.

Want to go out in the fresh air where your children can play and explore freely? The recreational area of Paccots, above Châtel-Saint-Denis, features a large free playground dotted with wooden animal sculptures, slides, and a zip line, all set in a pre-Alpine environment at the foot of the fir trees.

Want a warm bath even when it's raining on the Riviera? In La Tour-de-Peilz, the Mousquetaires Indoor Pool welcomes families to a heated pool at 27°, just a stone's throw from the center. Perfect for splashing around, taking lessons, or swimming laps with the family.

Want a family break by Lake Geneva? On the flower-lined quays of Montreux, right next to the Covered Market, a free playground awaits your children among palm trees and magnolias. A slide, wooden structures, and a breathtaking view of the mountains: here is the perfect stop along your stroll.

And what if your children took the helm of a pirate ship facing Lake Geneva? By the water, near the landing stage, the playground at the Port de Pully combines a large wooden structure, sand, and gravel in an exceptional setting. A public and free playground, perfect for a family break.

Looking for a warm cinema outing in the Veveyse? The Sirius, in Châtel-Saint-Denis, is the only independent, volunteer-run cinema in the canton of Fribourg. With its Sunday family screenings and its “ciné-fondue” formula, it is a lovely local outing, in any weather.

Fancy a cinema outing in the heart of Montreux, a stone’s throw from the station? The Hollywood, the town’s only cinema with its two large screens, shows the big films in original version and hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for children. Practical and family-friendly, in any weather.

Fancy a warm neighbourhood cinema that also thinks of toddlers? The CityClub, in Pully, is a hybrid venue between an art-house cinema and a concert stage. With its P'tit CityClub, it offers screenings from age 2-3 and inclusive screenings. A lovely family address by the lake.

Looking for a real adventure for keen walkers, just steps from the lake? Above Montreux, the Gorges du Chauderon climb alongside a cascading torrent in an almost tropical forest setting. Be warned: this is not a stroll but a fine mountain hike, spectacular and refreshing, from age 7.