Summer activities for children in the canton of 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 relaxing day by the lake without spending a dime? At Parc de la Bécassine, at the mouth of the Versoix, your kids can splash in Lake Geneva while you enjoy a large shaded lawn. A free and family-friendly beach, perfect for sunny days in Versoix.

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 a day by the lake with the kids, without paying for entry or squeezing onto a dock? The beach of Reposoir in Pregny-Chambésy offers you its large lawn facing Mont-Blanc, just a few minutes from Geneva. A large sandbox, access to Lake Geneva, and a refreshment stand: that's enough to keep the whole tribe entertained.

Want a day by the lake without spending a dime? The Vengeron beach in Bellevue welcomes you for free on a large lawn by Lake Geneva, with a dock, a snack bar, and a playground. The perfect spot for a family outing just a stone's throw from Geneva.

Want a day by the lake, feet in the grass and head in the willows? The beach at Pointe-à-la-Bise, in Collonge-Bellerive, offers families a large grassy lawn, a snack bar, and the nature reserve right next door. A quiet corner of Lake Geneva to swim and watch the birds.

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

Looking for a nature outing very close to Geneva? Bioparc Genève, in Bellevue, brings you face to face with more than 250 animals from around a hundred species along shaded paths, perfect for a family day in the open air.

The Bois de Bondex, in Céligny, is a small nature reserve nestled in the Geneva enclave of Terre Sainte. Forests, meadows, and marshes coexist there over approximately 6.6 hectares, with astonishing biodiversity. A peaceful nature outing to observe, walk, and breathe with family.

Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.

Want to take a simple nature walk with the kids by the Rhône? The Touvière pond in Avully is a little wild spot where you can observe fish, frogs, and dragonflies along an easy, outdoor, and free trail.

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 an easy and comfortable outing to the movies with the kids? Pathé Balexert, in the heart of the largest shopping center in French-speaking Switzerland, is the biggest multiplex in the country: 13 screens, family-friendly films in French, and everything you need to have a good time with the family, no matter the weather.

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.

Looking for a cultural outing with the family in the heart of Geneva? The Salle du Lignon, in Vernier, hosts concerts, theater, dance, circus, and comedy in a spacious, comfortable venue that is easily accessible and perfect for any weather.

Want a simple and comfortable movie outing with the kids? Arena Cinemas, in the center of La Praille in Lancy, offers nine modern theaters, family screenings in French, and perfect accessibility in all weather.

Want to experience a big show as a family? The Geneva Arena, in Grand-Saconnex right next to the airport, hosts concerts, musicals and ice shows in the largest hall in French-speaking Switzerland, easy to reach and comfortable.

Looking for a cultural outing in the warm, a stone's throw from the Vieux-Carouge? The Cinéma Bio is a small, warm neighbourhood cinema offering screenings designed for children, easy to reach and perfect in any weather.

And what if you took your children to play among the mountain flowers? At the Alpine Botanical Garden of Meyrin, a playground, a small petting zoo, and 2500 plants from the Alps await you, outdoors and for free. A true breath of fresh air for the family, at the gates of Geneva.

What if a single address brought together a playground, a pump track, and a climbing wall, all with free access? At the Parc du Boulodrome in Carouge, by the Arve, your children can go from the slide to the sports modules without ever getting bored. A free outing that appeals to both the little ones and the older ones.

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 to go out where the kids can run, climb, and play to their heart's content? At Parc des Evaux, in Onex, the playground stretches across 50 hectares of greenery shared between five Geneva municipalities. A breath of fresh air for the family, just a stone's throw from the city.

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.

And what if you took your children to play among the mountain flowers? At the Alpine Botanical Garden of Meyrin, a playground, a small petting zoo, and 2500 plants from the Alps await you, outdoors and for free. A true breath of fresh air for the family, at the gates of Geneva.

What if a single address brought together a playground, a pump track, and a climbing wall, all with free access? At the Parc du Boulodrome in Carouge, by the Arve, your children can go from the slide to the sports modules without ever getting bored. A free outing that appeals to both the little ones and the older ones.

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 to go out where the kids can run, climb, and play to their heart's content? At Parc des Evaux, in Onex, the playground stretches across 50 hectares of greenery shared between five Geneva municipalities. A breath of fresh air for the family, just a stone's throw from the city.

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 great day of swimming with the family, no matter the weather? The Piscine du Lignon, in Vernier, features indoor pools and a large outdoor area, complete with a slide, paddling pools, and playgrounds to keep both young and old entertained.

Looking for a nature outing very close to Geneva? Bioparc Genève, in Bellevue, brings you face to face with more than 250 animals from around a hundred species along shaded paths, perfect for a family day in the open air.

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.

Want an easy and comfortable outing to the movies with the kids? Pathé Balexert, in the heart of the largest shopping center in French-speaking Switzerland, is the biggest multiplex in the country: 13 screens, family-friendly films in French, and everything you need to have a good time with the family, no matter the weather.

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.

Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.

Looking for a breath of fresh air and real sensations with the family? Nestled in the forest of the Centre des Evaux in Onex, Parc Aventure Genève offers tree climbing, monkey bridges, and giant zip lines, with courses designed for all ages, starting from 3 years old.

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 experience a big show as a family? The Geneva Arena, in Grand-Saconnex right next to the airport, hosts concerts, musicals and ice shows in the largest hall in French-speaking Switzerland, easy to reach and comfortable.

Looking for a sporty and refreshing outing with the family by the water? In Veyrier, at the gates of Geneva, Rafting Loisirs takes you down the Arve in a raft or canoeraft, supervised by guides, for a nature adventure accessible from age 6.