Activities In summer in Canton Vaud
Discover the best activities In summer for children in Canton Vaud.
106 activities for children
Bellerive Beach in Grandson: family swimming at Lake Neuchâtel
Want a day by the water without the crowds of the big beaches? In Grandson, southwest of Lake Neuchâtel, Bellerive beach welcomes you to a shaded lawn, with a refreshment stand and a play area for children. A simple and peaceful stop, perfect for families.
Place d'Armes Beach in Saint-Prex: lawn and dock by the lake
Want a day by Lake Geneva without spending a dime? The beach at Place d'Armes in Saint-Prex awaits you with its large shaded lawn, playground, and floating dock in the summer. A free lakeside spot for the family, facing the Alps.
Pelican Beach in Saint-Sulpice: swimming and park by Lake Geneva
Are you looking for a quiet spot by Lake Geneva to splash around and have a picnic with your family? In Saint-Sulpice, the Pélican beach features a small gravel beach, a large shaded lawn, and a refreshment stand, all with free access. A simple and relaxing stop, just a stone's throw from Lausanne.
Cudrefin Beach: sand and swimming by Lake Neuchâtel
Want a beach day with the family on the south shore of Lake Neuchâtel? In Cudrefin (VD), a large sandy area, shallow water, and a playground await your children, all with free access and just a stone's throw from the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve.
Préverenges Beach: the large sandy beach of Lake Geneva for families
Want a day with your feet in the sand by Lake Geneva? Préverenges beach stretches its long strip of fine sand between Morges and Lausanne, with water that remains shallow for dozens of meters. A perfect area for families with young children.
Mini-Train de Pully: the harbour train for 1 franc
Do your children dream of riding a real little train? At the Pully harbour, the Mini-Train takes them around a miniature track for CHF 1.- per child. Tunnel, level crossings and a little station: a big moment of joy by the lake, on weekends from April to November.
Berceau Pool: the heated Olympic pool of Château-d'Œx
A large heated outdoor pool, a 70-meter slide, and a wading pool for the little ones: the Piscine du Berceau, in Château-d'Œx, is the swimming spot for families in the Pays-d'Enhaut. Perfect for a lovely summer day outdoors.
Outdoor pool in Chexbres: swim with a view of Lavaux
What if your children swam with Lake Geneva and the Lavaux vineyards as a backdrop? The outdoor pool in Chexbres features two basins, a large lawn, and a snack bar in a stunning natural setting. A paddling pool for the little ones, a very affordable rate after 6 PM: the perfect summer outing.