Kids activities in Yverdon-les-Bains

What if you gave your children their first big show emotion? In the heart of Yverdon-les-Bains, the Théâtre Benno Besson offers a youth program each season: theater, dance, puppetry, and circus, to be experienced as a family.

Want to cross a real drawbridge with your children? In the heart of Yverdon-les-Bains, the 13th-century Savoy castle stands tall and houses the Yverdon and Region Museum. With an audio guide in your ear, you can travel back in time as a family, from prehistory to knights.

What if a rainy afternoon became a journey to other worlds? Just a stone's throw from Place Pestalozzi, the Maison d'Ailleurs immerses your children in science fiction, utopia, and extraordinary travels. A museum unlike any other, designed for dreaming as a family.

Want a great day swimming with family by Lake Neuchâtel? The outdoor pool in Yverdon-les-Bains features a 50-meter pool, a wading pool for the little ones, diving boards, a slide, and large lawns for picnicking. Enough to keep both young and old entertained all summer long.

Want a great outing by the water, where both young and old can find plenty to expend their energy? The playground at Parc des Rives in Yverdon-les-Bains stretches along the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, featuring bouncing platforms, a zip line, and a skatepark. It's free, outdoors, and just a ten-minute walk from the train station.

Want a warm swim even when it's chilly outside? At the Yverdon-les-Bains Thermal Center, the heated outdoor pools remain open during the renovations. You can splash around with the family, relax, and the kids can enjoy warm water all year round.

Did you know that there is an alignment of standing stones by Lake Neuchâtel? In Yverdon-les-Bains, the Clendy site features 45 stones erected over 6000 years ago. A free, outdoor, and easily accessible walk to take the whole family on a journey back to prehistory.

Want a day by the water with the kids? The beach of Yverdon-les-Bains welcomes you for free at the end of Lake Neuchâtel: large lawn, sand, gently sloping water, and playground. A classic of summer family outings in French-speaking Switzerland.

Want a day of swimming outdoors with the kids in the Nord vaudois? The Piscine d'Orbe welcomes you just steps away from the campsite, featuring a large pool, a paddling pool for the little ones, and a slide that delights the older kids. Shaded lawns, a restaurant, and playgrounds complete the picture.

Fancy an easy family nature walk? Between Eclépens and La Sarraz, an interpretive trail runs along a 17th-century canal. In spring, carpets of wild daffodils line the path. A 3.7 km loop, free, ideal with children.

Want to take a swim in peace, away from crowded beaches? The Plage d'Onnens, on the Vaud northern shore of Lake Neuchâtel, welcomes you amidst the woods. Free and tranquil, it is perfect for a family day with your feet in the water, between Grandson and Yverdon.

Want a day by the water without spending a dime? The Plage du Port des Filles, in Concise, welcomes you for free on the north shore of Lake Neuchâtel. With gravel, lawn, raft, and playground, it's the perfect spot for a swim and a family picnic.

Are you looking for a quiet and shaded beach for a family day by Lake Neuchâtel? The Plage de Corcelettes, also known as Les Pins, in Grandson, welcomes you to a lawn lined with pines, with direct access to the water and a place to picnic in the shade. A simple and friendly spot for nice days.

Are you looking for a sandy beach where children can splash around peacefully? In Cheyres, on the southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel, the Plage de Cheyres stretches its fine sand between a protected natural area and the small harbor. A simple and bright interlude, just a few minutes from the train station.

Want to get the children out on the lake in Yvonand? By the big sandy beach, pedalo rental gets you onto Lake Neuchâtel within minutes: you pedal, sometimes slide down a chute, and the little ones love taking the helm. A simple, refreshing summer outing, with your feet in the sand.

Want a day by the water without the crowds of the big beaches? In Grandson, southwest of Lake Neuchâtel, Bellerive beach welcomes you to a shaded lawn, with a refreshment stand and a play area for children. A simple and peaceful stop, perfect for families.