Activities All year round in Canton Vaud
Discover the best activities All year round for children in Canton Vaud.
120 activities for children
Swiss Museum of Games, La Tour-de-Peilz
And what if a museum invited you to play for real? By the lake, in a real castle, the Swiss Museum of Games offers the whole family the chance to discover, touch, and test games from around the world. An outing where your children learn while having fun.
Chillon Castle
What if you traveled back in time with your family by Lake Geneva? Perched on its rock between water and mountains, Chillon Castle captivates young and old alike. Dungeons, towers, armories, and a medieval courtyard: a visit that feels like an adventure. Ready to explore?
Château de Grandson
What if you travelled back through a thousand years of history by Lake Neuchâtel? Reopened on 1 April 2026 after fifteen years of restoration, the Château de Grandson welcomes you with a brand-new museum over four floors. An ideal outing for the whole family, from toddlers to teens.
Yverdon-les-Bains Castle and Yverdon and Region Museum
Want to cross a real drawbridge with your children? In the heart of Yverdon-les-Bains, the 13th-century Savoy castle stands tall and houses the Yverdon and Region Museum. With an audio guide in your ear, you can travel back in time as a family, from prehistory to knights.
NStCM Train (Nyon–Saint-Cergue–La Cure)
The little NStCM train climbs from the lakeside in Nyon up to the Jura, to Saint-Cergue then La Cure. For children, the journey is already an adventure: you leave Lake Geneva, you gain altitude, and you arrive at the gateway to the trails and sledging slopes. A train ride that is simple and a real change of scenery.
Rolle Skatepark
In open access near the Château de Rolle, this skatepark welcomes skateboarding, scootering, and rollerblading in a relaxed atmosphere. Free and outdoors, it's the perfect spot for kids to let loose on wheels just steps away from the lake.
Begnins Riding School (pony club)
In Begnins, on the heights of La Côte, the Manège de Begnins introduces children to horseback riding: lessons, vaulting, pony games, themed days, and holiday camps. A family school just two minutes from the Gland-Begnins highway exit.
PPP Rando — sled dogs and cani-hiking
In Saint-Cergue, PPP Rando introduces families to the world of sled dogs. On the agenda: meeting a pack of huskies and cani-hiking, a walk pulled by the dogs, possible on snow as well as off snow. From age 5, by reservation.