Activities In summer in Geneva
Discover the best activities In summer for children in Geneva.
30 activities for children
Pedal Boats in Geneva: a ride in the bay facing the Jet d'eau
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.
Eaux-Vives Beach: swimming in the heart of Geneva
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.
Explorial Geneva
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.
ColoRoom Geneva
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.
Broken Chair – Geneva
Want to show your children a monument that tells a great story in the heart of Geneva? The Broken Chair, an immense wooden chair with a broken leg, stands in the Place des Nations, facing the Palais des Nations. A free visit, outdoors, suitable for all seasons and all curiosities.
Swimming Area of Quai Wilson – Geneva
Want to take a swim in the city with the kids? The swimming area at Quai Wilson offers direct and developed access to the lake, facing the Jet d'eau, with ramps for entering the water, changing cabins, and a refreshment stand right on the grass.
Champel University Sports Center – Geneva
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.
The Geneva Seagulls – Geneva
Want a simple mini-cruise in the heart of Geneva? The Mouettes Genevoises cross the lake in just a few minutes, all year round, and offer children a true boat experience on the lake, accessible with a regular public transport ticket.
