Autumn activities for children in Eclépens

Fancy travelling back in time as a family? In La Sarraz, north of Morges, an imposing medieval fortress can be visited from April to October. With its playful exhibition « 900 ans de Dynasties » and its park, the castle plunges young and old into history.

Do your children love horses? In the heart of the Château de La Sarraz, the Musée Suisse du Cheval — the only one in Switzerland — tells the story of the horse across eight rooms, workshops and demonstrations. A fascinating visit for the whole family, from April to October.

Fancy a family swimming day in the Gros-de-Vaud? In La Sarraz, the Piscine de la Venoge lines up an Olympic 50-metre pool, a pool for non-swimmers, a shaded paddling pool, a water slide and diving boards, all set in a large green space with a playground and a restaurant.

Fancy a wild getaway just steps from Lausanne? Between La Sarraz and Ferreyres, the Tine de Conflens hides a rocky amphitheatre where two rivers meet via two waterfalls. Ten minutes' walk is all it takes to plunge into this secret corner of the Gros-de-Vaud, free and a real change of scenery.

Fancy a place where your children can let off steam under cover, whatever the weather? In Orbe, Urba Kids rolls out more than 1,300 m² of indoor, heated play space. Slides, trampolines, ball pit: enough to keep the whole family busy for an afternoon.

Fancy an original, easy outing as a family? In Cossonay, a little funicular links the station to the hilltop village in a few minutes, with a lovely view of the countryside. A mini railway adventure that delights children, all year round.

Fancy a show outing as a family? In Cossonay, the Théâtre du Pré-aux-Moines offers around twenty shows each season, with a young-audience strand. Comedy, dance, music or theatre: a lovely way to introduce children to the performing arts.

Fancy an escape adventure as a family with teenagers? In Cossonay, the Escape Game Fantasia offers several rooms with fairy-tale worlds (Peter Pan, Hansel et Gretel, Pinocchio…). An immersive outing full of puzzles, from around age 13.