Falaise Beach in Gland: swimming and relaxation by Lake Geneva

A Free Beach by Lake Geneva

Are you looking for a simple and no-frills swimming spot in Gland? The Falaise beach is nestled below the Falaise path, away from traffic. Families come here to take a dip in Lake Geneva, lay out their towels on the grass, and relax by the lake without paying an entrance fee.

What Your Kids Will Love

The swimming area is marked: children swim safely to the raft, dive, splash around, and do it all over again. Between swims, you can play a game of ping-pong, snack in the shade, and watch the boats and water birds. The green space invites running and playing barefoot while you keep a relaxed eye from the lawn.

Things to Know Before You Go

• How much does it cost? Access is free for everyone.
• What facilities are available? Swimming raft, marked area, picnic tables, ping-pong table, showers and toilets, parking, and a hotel-restaurant on site.
• From what age? All ages, with close supervision for the little ones near the water.
• What season? Summer, as soon as the nice weather arrives. Swimming depends on the weather and water temperature.
• How to get there? On foot or by bike from the center of Gland; by car with nearby parking; by train to the CFF station in Gland, then a few minutes to the lake.
• Good to know? Weed cutting operations (cleaning of algae) take place twice each summer, usually in early July and early August.

Parents' Tips

• Arrive early on hot days to enjoy the shade of the trees.
• Bring hats, sunscreen, floaties for non-swimmers, and water to drink.
• Slip water sandals into your bag: they make entering the lake easier.
• Set a clear swimming rule (to the raft, never alone) before letting the kids go.

Useful Information

• Address: chemin de la Falaise, 1196 Gland (below, by the lake).
• Access: just steps from the center and the Gland train station.
• Dining: hotel-restaurant on site; picnicking is possible at the tables or on the lawn.
• Ideal weather: sunny and warm day.
• Municipal info: a project for a new municipal beach is under consideration at Dullive.

Why We Recommend It

Because it's the simplest summer outing: free, close to the center, safe for children, and relaxing for parents. You can spend an hour or the whole day, return without getting tired of it, and leave feeling light-headed after a swim in Lake Geneva.

In Two Words

A true village beach by the lake, free and family-friendly. If you like the idea, subscribe to the Kidora newsletter to receive our best outing ideas in French-speaking Switzerland.