Activities In summer in Geneva

Illustration of the Bartholoni villa from the Museum of the History of Sciences in Geneva, with its arched loggia and its astronomical globe, surrounded by the park where children are playing.

🏛️ Museums

Geneva Museum of the History of Science

Indoor

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.

From 6 years

Illustration plate: small white and blue Corsairs boat on Lake Geneva facing the Jet d'eau of Geneva, delighted children on board in front of the Eaux-Vives quays lined with trees and Belle Époque buildings

The Privateers – Geneva

Outdoor

Feeling like a big breath of fresh air by the lake with the kids? At Les Corsaires, at the end of Quai Gustave-Ador in Geneva, you can rent a pedal boat or a small boat and head out to admire the Jet d'eau from the water, at your own pace and with the family.

From 6 years

Illustration of the Ciné 17 room in Geneva: children seated in the reclining leather chairs facing the large screen, with the wavy bright blue acoustic wall.

🎭 Culture & Shows

Ciné 17, the neighborhood cinema in the heart of Geneva

Indoor Wheelchair accessible

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.

From 4 years

Illustration plate of the indoor swimming pool of Varembé in Geneva: large swimming pool with lane lines, colorful geometric mural on the wall, white diving boards, and happy children swimming.

Outdoor and Indoor Pool of Varembé – Geneva

Outdoor Indoor Wheelchair accessible

Looking for a water outing that works in all weather with the kids? The Varembé pool, just a stone's throw from the Place des Nations in Geneva, features indoor pools open year-round and a large outdoor area in the summer, complete with a wading pool designed for the little ones.

From 3 years

Illustration plate of a green and cream historic tram from the 1920s crossing a cobblestone street in the old town of Carouge in Geneva, with joyful children waving from the windows.

Historical Tramway Rides in Geneva

Indoor

Looking for an original outing that combines a stroll and history with the kids? On one Sunday each month, from late spring to early autumn, the Geneva Tram Museum Association operates real trams from the 1920s through the streets of Geneva. You board, sit on the wooden benches, and traverse the city at the pace of yesteryear.

From 3 years

Illustration plate of Baby-Plage in Geneva: small sandy beach by Lake Geneva, shallow water, large shaded plane tree, pier and CGN boat on the lake, children playing in the sand and in the water

Baby-Beach – Geneva

Outdoor

Want a day by the lake without leaving the city? In the heart of Eaux-Vives, Baby-Plage offers a small sandy and grassy beach, shallow water, and a playground just steps away: the perfect spot for a family outing, and it's free!

From 3 years

🏛️ Museums

Old Arsenal of Geneva

Outdoor Wheelchair accessible

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.

From 6 years