Activities In autumn
350 activities for children
Lioson Lake at Les Mosses: easy hike and swimming at altitude
Want to take your children on their first real mountain hike? Above the Col des Mosses, Lake Lioson spreads its turquoise waters at 1850 m, in the municipality of Ormont-Dessous. A steady ascent of about 1 to 1.5 hours, a swim for the brave, and a small animal park upon arrival: the perfect alpine outing for families.
Arboretum du Vallon de l'Aubonne: 200 hectares of nature to explore with the family
Fancy a big breath of fresh air with the children on the Vaud part of La Côte? In Aubonne, the Arboretum du Vallon de l'Aubonne unfolds nearly 200 hectares of forest and meadows, crossed by themed trails and home to more than 3000 species of tree. A nature day to be savoured at child height.
Giant toboggan of Vue-des-Alpes: the thrilling descent for the family
Want to feel the thrill outdoors, in the fresh mountain air? At the Col de la Vue-des-Alpes, your children can race down a long track on a wheeled sled, with the Neuchâtel panorama in sight. A summer slide that appeals from the age of 3, accessible and easy to adjust according to desires.
Château d'Oron: a inhabited and furnished castle to visit with family
What if you pushed open the door of a real furnished castle, perched in the Jorat countryside? At the Château d'Oron, in Oron-le-Châtel, your children follow the Green Lady from room to room and discover a library of 18,000 ancient books. A family outing full of history, on weekends from April to September.
Summer toboggan run at Lake Black (Schwarzsee): 1000 m on rails
Want to give your children a thrilling ride, overlooking Lake Black and the Fribourg Pre-Alps? The summer toboggan run at Schwarzsee, a rail toboggan of about 1000 m, glides down the slope above the lake. Guaranteed thrills, all in safety.
Mountain Cart in Crans-Montana: race down the mountain as a family
Looking for high-altitude thrills with your teens? In Crans-Montana, the mountain cart lets you race down the mountain trail between Arnouva and Montana aboard a small three-wheeled, engine-free kart. You ride up by gondola, settle in, and off you go for the descent.
Luge Féeline de la Robella in Buttes: 1200 m of fun for the family
Fancy some thrills without leaving the valley? In Buttes, in the Val-de-Travers, the Luge Féeline de La Robella takes you down 1200 metres of elevated rails, from age 3, accompanied by an adult. A ride for the whole family, all summer long.
Château de Chenaux in Estavayer-le-Lac: a medieval keep by the lake
Fancy sending your children up a real medieval keep? The Château de Chenaux has watched over the old town of Estavayer-le-Lac since the 13th century. We take you to the top of its tower, from where the view runs straight over the rooftops and Lake Neuchâtel.
