Summer activities for children in Geneva

Want to get the whole family out on the lake in Geneva? In the bay, on either bank, pedalo rental gets you on the water within minutes, facing the Jet d'eau: you pedal, the children take the helm and soak up the view. A simple, refreshing summer outing — no booking required.

Want a day at the beach without leaving the city? Just a stone's throw from the harbor, the Plage des Eaux-Vives stretches 400 meters of sand and pebbles along Lake Geneva, right in the heart of Geneva. Shallow water, a large shaded park, and free access: here’s a perfect summer outing for the family.

Looking for an outing that lets off steam, out in nature, a stone's throw from Geneva? Paintball.ch offers children from age 6 a real game of paintball in the forest, in a gentle, supervised version, perfect for a birthday or an afternoon with friends.

Want to discover Geneva differently, as a family and at your own pace? Explorial turns the city into a big smartphone treasure hunt: you walk, you solve puzzles and you learn a host of anecdotes along the way, with no guide and no fixed schedule.

Looking for a workshop where your children can finally paint without any rules? At ColoRoom in Les Acacias, in Geneva, you step into a room designed like a colourful playground: you splash, you experiment and you leave with a real artwork to hang at home.

Looking for a moment of laughter and challenges as a family, sheltered from the weather? In the heart of the Eaux-Vives district in Geneva, Quiz Room sets you up on a real TV studio set to buzz, sing and test your knowledge, young and old together.

Are you looking for a playground that appeals to both young and old in Geneva? In the heart of the Champel district, Parc Bertrand combines a large shaded playground and a very popular wading pool in the summer. A classic for Geneva families, free and outdoors.

Looking for a large free park where your children can climb, slide, and splash in the heart of Geneva? At Petit-Saconnex, the playground at Parc Trembley combines various games, a multi-sport arena, and, in the summer, a welcome wading pool to cool off with the family.

And what if you offered your children a big breath of fresh air in the heart of the most beautiful park in Geneva? The playground at Parc La Grange features slides, sand games, and a summer wading pool, all for free, with the rose garden and the view of the lake as a backdrop.

Want a gaming break in the heart of Geneva, just steps from the old town? The playground at Parc des Bastions welcomes your children in a wooded park, featuring towers, rope bridges, a slide, and even giant chess. An outdoor outing, public and free, easy to fit into a day in the city.

Want a great outdoor outing in Geneva without spending a dime? At Bois-de-la-Bâtie, your children will discover the largest playground in the city: wooden slide towers, water and sand games, a wading pool in the summer, and a petting zoo right next door. All of this is free and open year-round.

Looking for a cultural and cozy moment with the kids? Cinérama Empire, in the heart of the Plainpalais district in Geneva, offers screenings on a panoramic big screen, easily accessible and perfect for any weather.

Want a sweet and cultural moment with the kids? Ciné 17, located on the bustling Rue de la Corraterie in Geneva, welcomes you to an intimate and comfortable theater, easily accessible and perfect in any weather.

Looking for a family-friendly cinema outing with your kids? Cinélux, a small independent theater in the heart of Geneva, offers warm screenings for young audiences that are easy to access and perfect for any weather.

Want a nature outing, free and simple with the kids? The Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie, on the heights of Geneva, brings together nearly 300 local animals to observe up close, outdoors and in almost any weather.

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.

Looking for a free and amazing cultural outing with the kids? Nestled in the beautiful Villa Bartholoni, by the lake in the Parc de la Perle du Lac, the Museum of the History of Science in Geneva takes both young and old on a journey through globes, telescopes, and instruments of the past, sheltered and in peace.

Want to dive into Geneva's history without spending a dime or watching the clock? Under the arcades of the Ancien Arsenal, in the heart of the Old Town, five authentic period cannons and three large mosaics tell the story of the city, to be discovered with family at any time and in all weather.

Looking for an outing that combines action and mystery with the kids? LaseRed Geneva immerses families in a life-sized prison where laser tag and escape games meet, just a stone's throw from downtown and sheltered from the weather.

Are you looking for a playground that appeals to both young and old in Geneva? In the heart of the Champel district, Parc Bertrand combines a large shaded playground and a very popular wading pool in the summer. A classic for Geneva families, free and outdoors.

Looking for a large free park where your children can climb, slide, and splash in the heart of Geneva? At Petit-Saconnex, the playground at Parc Trembley combines various games, a multi-sport arena, and, in the summer, a welcome wading pool to cool off with the family.

And what if you offered your children a big breath of fresh air in the heart of the most beautiful park in Geneva? The playground at Parc La Grange features slides, sand games, and a summer wading pool, all for free, with the rose garden and the view of the lake as a backdrop.

Want a gaming break in the heart of Geneva, just steps from the old town? The playground at Parc des Bastions welcomes your children in a wooded park, featuring towers, rope bridges, a slide, and even giant chess. An outdoor outing, public and free, easy to fit into a day in the city.

Want a great outdoor outing in Geneva without spending a dime? At Bois-de-la-Bâtie, your children will discover the largest playground in the city: wooden slide towers, water and sand games, a wading pool in the summer, and a petting zoo right next door. All of this is free and open year-round.

Want a day at the beach without leaving the city? Just a stone's throw from the harbor, the Plage des Eaux-Vives stretches 400 meters of sand and pebbles along Lake Geneva, right in the heart of Geneva. Shallow water, a large shaded park, and free access: here’s a perfect summer outing for the family.

Want to get the whole family out on the lake in Geneva? In the bay, on either bank, pedalo rental gets you on the water within minutes, facing the Jet d'eau: you pedal, the children take the helm and soak up the view. A simple, refreshing summer outing — no booking required.

Looking for an original outing with the kids, sheltered from the weather? In the Eaux-Vives district, Rollers reinvents indoor mini-golf with a 12-hole course featuring cinema-inspired decor, in a colourful and cheerful atmosphere.

Looking for a cultural and cozy moment with the kids? Cinérama Empire, in the heart of the Plainpalais district in Geneva, offers screenings on a panoramic big screen, easily accessible and perfect for any weather.

Want to discover Geneva differently, turning a walk into an adventure? Finding Daniel is an urban treasure hunt to do as a family: you set off in search of a prankster guide, puzzle after puzzle, through the city's most beautiful spots.

Looking for an outing where children can let loose to their heart's content, rain or shine? Yatouland, in Les Acacias in Geneva, is a large indoor play park where you climb, jump and slide as much as you like, perfect for an afternoon that tires them out (a little) and delights them (a lot).

Want a sweet and cultural moment with the kids? Ciné 17, located on the bustling Rue de la Corraterie in Geneva, welcomes you to an intimate and comfortable theater, easily accessible and perfect in any weather.

Looking for an outing that lets off steam, out in nature, a stone's throw from Geneva? Paintball.ch offers children from age 6 a real game of paintball in the forest, in a gentle, supervised version, perfect for a birthday or an afternoon with friends.

Want to discover Geneva differently, as a family and at your own pace? Explorial turns the city into a big smartphone treasure hunt: you walk, you solve puzzles and you learn a host of anecdotes along the way, with no guide and no fixed schedule.

Looking for a workshop where your children can finally paint without any rules? At ColoRoom in Les Acacias, in Geneva, you step into a room designed like a colourful playground: you splash, you experiment and you leave with a real artwork to hang at home.

Looking for a moment of laughter and challenges as a family, sheltered from the weather? In the heart of the Eaux-Vives district in Geneva, Quiz Room sets you up on a real TV studio set to buzz, sing and test your knowledge, young and old together.

Want to hit the ball with family in the heights of Geneva? The Champel University Sports Center offers tennis, padel, squash, and beach volleyball in a green setting, just a stone's throw from the Champel district.

Looking for a fun and slightly futuristic outing with the children? Swing, the first interactive mini-golf in Geneva, welcomes you in Les Acacias for 12 holes that light up, make sounds and react in real time. An ideal indoor activity in any weather.