Spring activities for children in La Tour-de-Peilz

Want a day by Lake Geneva without breaking the bank? At La Tour-de-Peilz, the Maladaire beach is a public and free beach, highly sought after on the Riviera. Pebbles, shaded lawns, hot showers, and a restaurant kiosk: everything you need to settle in with the family.

And what if a museum invited you to play for real? By the lake, in a real castle, the Swiss Museum of Games offers the whole family the chance to discover, touch, and test games from around the world. An outing where your children learn while having fun.

Want to get the children out on the lake in Vevey? Near the Place du Marché and the quays, pedalo rental gets you onto Lake Geneva within minutes: you pedal gently, the little ones take the helm and enjoy the view of the Alps. A simple, refreshing summer outing on the Riviera.

Curious about the history of Vevey? Located in the castle at the heart of the old town, the Vevey Historical Museum tells the story of the region through its collections. An accessible visit (5 CHF, free for those under 18) for a cultural interlude with the family.

Do you know where what you eat comes from? At the Alimentarium in Vevey, the world's first museum dedicated to food, your children explore taste, cooking and nutrition in a playful way. A space dedicated to 6-12 year-olds and cooking workshops await you. Shall we sit down to eat?

What if you took the train up to a summit at over 1,300 m? From Vevey station, the rack railway climbs through villages and pastures up to Les Pléiades, between daffodil fields in spring and sledging in winter. A family excursion to enjoy all year round.

Fancy a cinema outing in a hall full of charm, a stone’s throw from Vevey station? The Astor, with its single large Belle Époque-inspired hall, shows the big films of the moment and fine events. An elegant, easy family outing, in any weather.

How was a photo made before smartphones? At the Swiss Camera Museum in Vevey, your children travel back in time through images, from the first black boxes to digital. Free for those under 16, with a lab to develop their own photo. Tempted?