Mini-Train de Pully: the harbour train for 1 franc
Do your children dream of riding a real little train? At the Pully harbour, the Mini-Train takes them around a miniature track for CHF 1.- per child. Tunnel, level crossings and a little station: a big moment of joy by the lake, on weekends from April to November.
A real little train by the lake
Looking for a simple outing that is sure to delight the children? At the Pully harbour, the Mini-Train is a genuine 1/8-scale miniature train that you ride astride to go around the track. Run by a club of enthusiasts, the Club MiNi-Train de Pully, it offers a realistic route of about 420 metres with a tunnel, several level crossings and a little station. All for CHF 1.- per child, in the enchanting setting of the harbour and the park by Lake Geneva. An affordable, friendly and adorable activity, perfect for the youngest.
What your children will discover
The children climb aboard a real train on rails, miniature but fully working. They go through a tunnel, cross level crossings and pass by a little station, just like the grown-ups. The ride lasts about 5 minutes per lap, on a track of around 420 metres. All around, the harbour and the park offer lawns, statues, a playground nearby and a lovely view of the lake and the Alps. A wonderfully simple delight, especially for train lovers.
What you do there and the atmosphere on site
You buy your ticket at the booth, settle in and go around the track. The club's volunteers run the trains with passion, and the atmosphere is warm and good-natured. Between two laps, you enjoy the park, the playground and the view of Lake Geneva. It is the ideal chance to combine a train ride with a stroll along the lake. The club also organises special events: a Ferroutage on 19 July 2026 and a Halloween event from 31 October to 1 November 2026.
Before you go
- Recommended age: a family activity for young and old, particularly loved by young children
- Duration: about 5 minutes per lap (track of around 420 metres)
- Price: child CHF 1.-, senior CHF 1.-, adult (16 and over) CHF 2.-, free for under-3s accompanied by a paying person
- Booking: not required for rides (tickets at the booth on site); birthdays possible on request
- Pushchair accessibility: to be confirmed on the official website
- Transport: at the Pully harbour, by the lake (access from the Pully CFF station to be confirmed)
- Best season: spring, summer and autumn; open from 3 April to 1 November 2026, on Saturdays and Sundays
Tips from parents
- Check the real-time opening status on the official website: operation depends on volunteer availability.
- Bring coins: tickets are bought at the booth on site.
- Take the chance to combine it with the park, the playground and an ice cream by the lake.
- For under-3s, the ride is free if they are accompanied by a paying person.
- Aim for the special events (Ferroutage in July, Halloween in late October) for an even more festive outing.
Useful information
- Address: Port de Pully, Club MiNi-Train Pully, 1009 Pully
- Official website: https://mntpully.ch/
- Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-12pm and 2pm-6pm (subject to volunteer availability; real-time status on the website)
- Season: from 3 April to 1 November 2026
- Access (transport): at the Pully harbour, by the lake; access from the Pully CFF station to be confirmed
Why we recommend it
Because it is one of the simplest and most joyful outings for young children, at an unbeatable price. Climbing into a real little train, passing under a tunnel, riding along the lake: happiness sometimes comes from little things. And the setting of the Pully harbour makes it a full half-day to combine with the park and the playground.
In a nutshell
A real 1/8-scale miniature train at the Pully harbour, for CHF 1.- per child, on weekends from April to November: an adorable outing by the lake.
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