Activities In summer
437 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.
Les Bains de la Gruyère in Charmey: thermal relaxation with the family
Fancy a warm break, even when it is raining over the Pre-Alps? At Les Bains de la Gruyère in Charmey, the whole family slips into heated indoor and outdoor pools, with the mountains in view. A gentle outing, open to toddlers and big kids alike.
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.
Géronde Baths in Sierre: the pool by the Valais lake
Want a day of splashing in the Valaisan sun? At the Bains de Géronde in Sierre, your children can swim laps in the heated pools, splash around in the water play area, and slide down the big slide, all against the lush backdrop of Lake Géronde.
The rye bread workshop in Grimentz: baker for a day at the communal oven
Looking for a tasty, authentic family activity? In Grimentz, the rye bread workshop has you make your own bread in the village's communal oven (four banal). From dough to baking, from age 6, you become a baker for a day, followed by an apéritif.
Mini-golf in Grimentz: a family round in the heart of the village
Fancy a round of mini-golf in the mountains? In Grimentz, a course awaits families in the heart of the village, with a view over the old chalets. A simple, friendly activity, free with the Pass Anniviers Liberté, perfect between two walks.
The Grimentz pump track: the free bump track, for families
Fancy letting the children ride in the open air in Grimentz? The pump track, free and open-access, rolls out its asphalt bump track for bikes, BMXs, scooters and skateboards. Enough to burn off energy as soon as the fine season arrives, in the heart of the resort.
The La Lée copper mine: 'miner for a day' above Grimentz
Fancy an underground adventure as a family? Above the Val d'Anniviers, the La Lée copper mine can be visited with a guide: 500 metres of galleries to explore. On Sundays, children become 'miners for a day' and extract the copper ore themselves.