Activities All year round in Canton Vaud
Discover the best activities All year round for children in Canton Vaud.
120 activities for children
Grimper.ch Villeneuve: the largest climbing gym in French-speaking Switzerland
What if your children tried climbing in the largest climbing gym in French-speaking Switzerland? In Villeneuve, Grimper.ch offers about 4000 m2 of walls, a dedicated area for children with auto-belays, and classes starting from ages 4 to 5. An exhilarating activity, open all year round.
Vevey Historical Museum: heritage at the heart of the castle
Curious about the history of Vevey? Located in the castle at the heart of the old town, the Vevey Historical Museum tells the story of the region through its collections. An accessible visit (5 CHF, free for those under 18) for a cultural interlude with the family.
Funicular Vevey – Mont-Pèlerin: the ascent through the vineyards of Lavaux
Want a hike that climbs above Lake Geneva in just a few minutes? The Vevey funicular takes families through the terraced vineyards of Lavaux up to Mont-Pèlerin, at 1080 m, for a 360° panorama of the lake, the Alps, and the Jura.
Fort de Chillon: the immersive bunker facing the castle
What if your children explored a real military fort carved into the rock, right across from Château de Chillon? In Veytaux, the Fort de Chillon immerses families in the underground galleries of a secret structure from the 20th century, in all weather conditions.
ArchéoLab and Roman Villa of Pully: archaeology to experience as a family
What if your children became archaeologists for an afternoon? In Pully, the ArchéoLab is an interactive museum where you can handle, dig, and experiment, right next to the real remains of the Roman villa. A clever outing, free for those under 16.
Glacier 3000 and the Peak Walk by Tissot: the roof of the Vaud Alps
Do your children want to walk at 3,000 metres and cross a suspension bridge between two peaks? At Glacier 3000, above Les Diablerets, the Peak Walk by Tissot offers a vertiginous, free crossing, with a glacier, an alpine coaster and high-altitude activities.
BVB Train Bex-Villars-Bretaye: the panoramic climb to the peaks
Want to take your children up to the peaks without hours of walking? The BVB train climbs from Bex to the Col-de-Bretaye, at 1,808 m above sea level, crossing alpine villages and valleys. A spectacular panoramic journey to the heights of the Vaud Alps.
Juraparc
Fancy showing your children bears, wolves and bison, deep in the nature of the Jura vaudois? At Juraparc, perched on the Mont d'Orzeires between Vallorbe and the Vallée de Joux, you watch the big wild animals then pet goats and alpacas at the mini-farm.