Activities In summer in Canton Vaud
Discover the best activities In summer for children in Canton Vaud.
201 activities for children
Montchoisi Pool in Lausanne: swimming with real waves
And what if, without leaving Lausanne, your children could jump into real waves? At Montchoisi, the outdoor pool activates its wave machine several times each afternoon, in a large 50 m pool. Between the wading pool for the little ones and the lawn for picnicking, you can easily spend the day there with your family.
Playground of the Parc des Rives in Yverdon-les-Bains: large playground by the lake
Want a great outing by the water, where both young and old can find plenty to expend their energy? The playground at Parc des Rives in Yverdon-les-Bains stretches along the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, featuring bouncing platforms, a zip line, and a skatepark. It's free, outdoors, and just a ten-minute walk from the train station.
The Musée Suisse du Cheval in La Sarraz: all about horses for families
Do your children love horses? In the heart of the Château de La Sarraz, the Musée Suisse du Cheval — the only one in Switzerland — tells the story of the horse across eight rooms, workshops and demonstrations. A fascinating visit for the whole family, from April to October.
The Château de La Sarraz: a medieval fortress to explore as a family
Fancy travelling back in time as a family? In La Sarraz, north of Morges, an imposing medieval fortress can be visited from April to October. With its playful exhibition « 900 ans de Dynasties » and its park, the castle plunges young and old into history.
The Morges tourist train: town and vineyard for families
Fancy discovering Morges without tiring little legs? From April to October, the tourist train offers a Town Tour and a Vineyard Tour, departing from the landing stage. A 45-minute seated ride, ideal for families, between lake, old town and vineyards.
Saint-Cergue bike park: free-access mountain biking to start and progress
Do your children want to ride and jump on a mountain bike? In Saint-Cergue, the bike park opens up 4,000 m² of pump track and loops with progressive difficulty, from beginner green to more technical red. Free open access, helmet on: the ideal place to progress on a bike.
Saint-Cergue disc golf: a free frisbee course at the foot of the Jura
A new way to run around outdoors as a family in Saint-Cergue? Disc golf! On a free, open-access 9-basket course, you throw the frisbee from target to target, between forest and meadow at the foot of the Jura. Discs are available to rent on site: perfect for trying it together.
The Canal d'Entreroches: a nature trail and its daffodils, near Eclépens
Fancy an easy family nature walk? Between Eclépens and La Sarraz, an interpretive trail runs along a 17th-century canal. In spring, carpets of wild daffodils line the path. A 3.7 km loop, free, ideal with children.