Activities All year round in Canton Vaud
Discover the best activities All year round for children in Canton Vaud.
133 activities for children
Zinéma in Lausanne: the city’s smallest cinema, child-sized
Fancy a truly intimate cinema screening, far from the big multiplexes? The Zinéma, the smallest cinema in Lausanne with its two tiny screens and its café-bar, cultivates a living-room feel. An independent neighbourhood cinema, to discover as a family for a change from the big halls.
Pathé Les Galeries Cinema in Lausanne: the cinema between station and centre
Fancy a cinema outing a stone’s throw from the station, right in the centre of Lausanne? The Pathé Les Galeries, with its eight screens, gives pride of place to original-version films and major titles from every country. Easy to reach on foot, perfect for a family screening in any weather.
Pathé Flon Cinema in Lausanne: big films, 3D and a children’s club
Fancy a big film as a family, in the heart of the trendy Flon district? The Pathé Flon, the only 3D cinema in Lausanne with its seven screens, shows the big hits of the moment and even hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for children. On the most central metro stop, perfect in any weather.
Le Capitole Cinema in Lausanne: the biggest screen in Switzerland, for families
What if you took your children to the largest cinema still in operation in Switzerland? Le Capitole, a 1928 Art Deco gem renovated and reopened in 2024, is the “House of Cinema” of the Cinémathèque suisse, right in the heart of Lausanne. A cultural, awe-inspiring outing, magical in any weather.
Odéon Cinema in Morges: a family film outing in the heart of town
Looking for an easy cinema outing, right in the town centre and a stone’s throw from the station? The Cinéma Odéon has been part of the Morges landscape since 1940. With its two comfortable screens, it offers the big films of the moment as well as a more varied selection, for a great family time in any weather.
Rex Cinema in Aubonne: the village cinema that loves kids
Looking for a warm cinema outing, far from the big multiplexes, with your children? The Rex in Aubonne is an independent, association-run village cinema that offers family screenings and even film clubs designed for the youngest. Easy to reach and perfect in any weather.
Queen – The Studio Experience in Montreux: inside the band's legendary studio
Do your children know “We Will Rock You” without realising it almost came to life on the shore of Lake Geneva? In Montreux, Queen – The Studio Experience opens the doors of the former Mountain Studios, where the band recorded for years. And good news: entry is free.
Château d'Aigle: medieval fortress and family treasure hunts
What if your children went on a treasure hunt in a real castle? In the heart of the vineyards of Chablais, the Château d'Aigle stands its towers and ramparts above the city. A medieval fortress that houses the Museum of Vine, Wine, and Etiquette, along with a whole program of activities for families.
Morges Castle and its museums: family outing by Lake Geneva
Looking for an outing where history comes to life without boring the kids? Château de Morges stands with its four towers by Lake Geneva and houses four museums filled with figurines, dioramas, and pieces of artillery. A medieval fortress to explore with the family, just a stone's throw from Morges train station.
Leysin Deer Park: a free-roaming herd, with free access
Looking for a gentle encounter with animals, with no ticket or timetable to keep an eye on? In Leysin, the deer park is home to a herd of free-roaming semi-wild deer, visible all year round, free of charge. A perfect nature stop with young children.
Explorial Montreux: the smartphone treasure hunt around town
What if you turned a walk in Montreux into a treasure hunt? Explorial is a self-guided treasure hunt on your smartphone: puzzles and challenges lead you from the lakeside to the garden of the Montreux-Palace, in about 1 hour 30 to 2 hours. A playful adventure to enjoy as a family, whenever you like.
ASD Train Aigle-Le Sépey-Les Diablerets: a panoramic family journey
What if the journey became the adventure? Aboard the ASD train, your children climb from Aigle to Les Diablerets in 50 minutes, through tunnels, vertiginous viaducts and bends on the mountainside. A spectacular panoramic journey to the heart of the Vaud Alps.
