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Activities In summer in Canton Vaud

Discover the best activities In summer for children in Canton Vaud.

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Vaud In summer Age : 0–2 years

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Illustration of the beach at Yverdon-les-Bains by Lake Neuchâtel: gently sloping sand, large lawn, playground with slide, pedal boats, and the Jura mountains in the background.

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Yverdon-les-Bains Beach

Yverdon-les-Bains, Vaud

Outdoor Wheelchair accessible

Want a day by the water with the kids? The beach of Yverdon-les-Bains welcomes you for free at the end of Lake Neuchâtel: large lawn, sand, gently sloping water, and playground. A classic of summer family outings in French-speaking Switzerland.

Illustration of the picnic area of La Crosette in Begnins: wooden shelter, tables, fireplace, and Toblerone blocks in the forest, with a family having a picnic.

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Picnic area of La Crosette

In Begnins, on the Toblerone Trail, the Crosette picnic area offers tables, grills, and benches in the heart of the forest, with a view of the famous fortifications. A free and friendly stop, perfect for relaxing with family in the midst of a historical walk. Free.

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Picnic area of Creux des Abériaux

Arzier-Le Muids, Vaud

At the exit of Arzier, the Creux des Abériaux picnic area is a large relaxation space nestled under tall trees. Tables, tranquility, and nature: the ideal spot for a family meal, and the perfect starting point for the spiritual path of Oujon. Free.

Illustration of the new port of Torry and the renaturalized banks of Mies-Tannay: wooden footbridge and promenade above a watercourse lined with reeds, dike and pontoons with moored sailboats, families strolling by Lake Geneva.

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Port of Torry and new shores of Mies-Tannay

Outdoor Wheelchair accessible

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.

Illustration of a Belle Époque boat from CGN, with paddle wheel and Swiss flag, sailing on Lake Geneva with families on board.

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CGN Cruises departing from Nyon

Outdoor Wheelchair accessible

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.

Illustration of the beach of Rolle by Lake Geneva: sandy beach and green park, red and white striped pedal boats along a dock, families and children swimming.

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Rolle Beach

Outdoor Wheelchair accessible

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.

Illustration of the lakeside promenade and the CGN landing stage in Coppet: white Belle Époque style CGN boat at the dock with Swiss flag, promenade along Lake Geneva and old town in the background, families waving from the pier.

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Lakeside promenade and CGN landing stage of Coppet

Outdoor Wheelchair accessible

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.

Illustration of Mies beach by Lake Geneva: grassy and sandy shore, beach bar, families swimming and children playing, sailboats on the lake and snowy mountains in the distance.

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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.