Activities In spring
270 activities for children
Mies Beach: family swimming by Lake Geneva
On the shores of Lake Geneva, between Versoix and Coppet, the beach of Mies features a large shaded lawn where families lay down their towels as soon as the nice weather arrives. Shallow edges, playgrounds, and barbecues: a day at the lake, simple and free.
Lakeside promenade and CGN landing stage of Coppet
At the port of Coppet, the lakeside promenade and the CGN boat landing invite a stroll with your feet by the shores of Lake Geneva. You can wander, watch the boats, and embark on a mini-cruise to Nyon or Geneva before heading back to the old village.
Chêne Oak Nature Reserve
Between Genolier and Duillier, the Bois de Chênes is a vast plain forest where young and old explore oak groves, meadows, and ponds. An educational loop, large picnic areas, and the tranquility of the Nyon district: a simple and free nature outing, just a stone's throw from the train.
Rolle Beach
On the shores of Lake Geneva, Rolle beach is the summer meeting place for families: free entry, swimming, playground, lawn, and a refreshment stand just steps from the center. A simple and bright outing, perfect for spending the day with your feet in the water.
CGN Cruises departing from Nyon
And what if the outing was the boat itself? From the Rive pier in Nyon, CGN offers cruises on Lake Geneva, sometimes aboard the magnificent Belle Époque boats. Family offers, strollers accepted, picnic on board: a breath of fresh air for young and old alike.
Port of Torry and new shores of Mies-Tannay
Inaugurated in September 2024 between Mies and Tannay, the renaturalized shores of the Torry offer a new corner of Lake Geneva to discover with family. Accessible promenade, playground, beach volleyball, and beach: everything is new and free, right by the water.
Botanical Garden of Geneva
Want a big breath of fresh green air with the kids, without worrying about your wallet? The Botanical Garden of Geneva, by the lake in Chambésy, combines a zoo, tropical greenhouses, and vast lawns, all in a free and open setting year-round.
Lac des Vernes - Meyrin
Want a bubble of nature close to the city, without a car and without a reservation? Lake des Vernes, in Meyrin, is a small body of water bordered by reeds where your children can observe birds, dragonflies, and frogs along an easy and accessible path all year round.