Activities In summer
471 activities for children
The Marmot Trail in Vercorin: a nature-and-games descent for families
Fancy a mountain walk that thrills children? In Vercorin, the Marmot Trail descends from Crêt-du-Midi through alpine pastures and arolla pine forest, dotted with seven playful stations about the world of marmots. A perfect nature outing for families, in summer and autumn.
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.
Bonmont Abbey in Chéserex: a free journey into the Middle Ages
Fancy a quiet, free journey into the Middle Ages? In Chéserex, at the foot of the Jura, Bonmont Abbey opens its Cistercian church—founded in 1123—to families. A short, peaceful visit to awaken children to history, just a few minutes from Nyon.
Communal Pool: the great summer swimming spot for families in Locle
Want a day of outdoor swimming in the Neuchâtel Mountains? At the Piscine du Communal du Locle, your children can slide down a 72-meter slide, splash around in the wading pool, and enjoy a large swimming pool and vast lawns. A simple and refreshing family summer outing.
Rolle Open Air Ciné: free cinema under the stars by the lake
What if your next film screening took place outdoors, by the shores of Lake Geneva? Every summer, the lawn of the Château de Rolle turns into an open-air cinema, free and open to all. You settle on the grass at nightfall for a family film, facing the lake. A simple, magical summer outing.
Mélèzes Pool: the large outdoor swimming area for families in La Chaux-de-Fonds
Want a great day of swimming with the family in the Neuchâtel heights? The Piscine des Mélèzes, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, features a three-lane slide, a pool for the little ones, diving boards, and an adjacent mini-golf. Enough to keep both kids and parents busy from morning to evening, outdoors.
Playground of the Vallée de la Jeunesse in Lausanne: the legendary tunnel slides
Are you looking for a large free playground in Lausanne, outdoors and just a stone's throw from the lake? The Vallée de la Jeunesse features its famous tunnel slides on hills, a maritime corner for the little ones, and a rose garden to stroll through. There's plenty to keep the whole family occupied for a good part of the afternoon.
