Minigolf du Lignon

A round of minigolf beside a sea of greenery

Nestled between the covered pool of the Lignon swimming complex and the Route du Bois-des-Frères, the Minigolf du Lignon is a lovely spot for a family outing in the fresh air. It's the only outdoor minigolf in the whole canton of Geneva, which makes it a little must-do on fine days. You come here for a relaxed round, club in hand, in a green setting that's easy to reach.

What your children will discover

An 18-hole ground-level course, designed so that young and old can play together without any fuss. Children quickly learn to aim, gauge their shot and celebrate the famous hole-in-one. It's an activity that works on concentration and motor skills while staying a real game: you laugh just as much at the balls that miss the hole as at those that go in on the first try.

What you do there and the atmosphere on site

The atmosphere is laid-back and family-friendly. You pick up your club and ball at the swimming pool counter, then play through the holes at your own pace. Since the minigolf sits right next to the Lignon swimming pool and its outdoor basins, you can easily combine the two: a round of minigolf, then a swim to cool everyone down. Perfect for filling a summer half-day without going far.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from around 6 years; younger children can play with a little help from their parents.
• Duration: allow about 45 minutes to 1 hour for the 18 holes.
• Booking: no booking; tickets are sold at the Lignon swimming pool counter.
• Accessibility: the entire course was designed to be accessible to wheelchair users, so stroller access is easy too.
• Transport: TPG bus lines 7, 9 and 28, "Lignon-Cité" stop a few minutes' walk away; parking available at the Lignon swimming pool.
• What to bring: a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle, as the course is in full sun; perhaps your swimming gear to carry on afterwards.
• Best season: a summer activity, open from mid-May to the end of September depending on the pool season.

Tips from parents

• Come towards late morning or late afternoon to avoid the strong heat on the course.
• Take advantage of the pool next door to combine minigolf and a swim in the same outing.
• The minigolf can close without notice in bad weather: check the forecast before setting off.
• Let the youngest play at their own pace, without keeping score: the point is to have fun.

Useful information

• Address: Route du Bois-des-Frères 30, 1219 Le Lignon (Vernier, Geneva)
• Official website: see the Ville de Vernier website (vernier.ch/minigolf)
• Hours and prices: see the official website (opening tied to the Lignon swimming pool season)
• Getting there: TPG bus 7, 9, 28, "Lignon-Cité" stop; parking at the Lignon swimming pool

And to compare all the courses in the region, see our guide Minigolf in French-speaking Switzerland.

Why we recommend it

Because it's a simple, affordable, open-air outing, ideal for some family play time without complicated planning. Being able to carry on at the Lignon swimming pool makes it a safe bet for Geneva summer afternoons. And as it's the only outdoor minigolf in the canton, the experience has a charm all its own.

In a nutshell

An 18-hole open-air minigolf in Vernier, accessible to everyone and right next to the Lignon swimming pool: the easy, joyful summer outing for the whole family.