Second World in Écublens: virtual reality and escape game for families near Lausanne

Virtual reality in the Lausanne West area

In Écublens, a stone's throw from Lausanne, Second World is a venue dedicated to virtual reality. You put on a VR headset to switch into immersive worlds: team adventure games, thrilling experiences and even an escape game in virtual reality. It's a modern indoor outing, ideal when the weather doesn't lend itself to outdoor activities. The brand is part of a small Romandy network (with another venue in Signy, near Nyon), and welcomes families, groups and birthdays.

What your children will discover

Headset over their eyes, your children find themselves literally “inside” the game: they explore virtual worlds, cooperate to solve puzzles or take on challenges together. The experiences offer several levels of difficulty and are accessible from age 8, supervised by game masters who explain the equipment and guide the players. It's a technological discovery as amazing for children as for parents, to enjoy together.

What you do and the atmosphere on site

You book your slot, you're fitted with a headset, and off you go for a virtual-reality gaming session (allow about one to one and a half hours depending on the package). The atmosphere is lively and friendly, perfect for an outing among siblings, a group of friends or a birthday. The venue can also be privatised for groups, with bespoke activities. Access is easy and parking is simple, next to the shopping centre.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from age 8
• Duration: about 1 hour to 1h30 depending on the package
• Price: around 50.– per person for an hour of play (depending on the package); group packages on request
• Booking: recommended, online or by phone
• Pushchair access: single-level venue (ask for details)
• Transport: in the Lausanne West area, in Écublens; parking on site
• Best season: all year round (indoor activity)

Parents' tips

• Book your slot in advance, especially at weekends and on rainy days.
• Check the minimum age (from age 8) and choose an experience suited to your group.
• For a birthday, ask about privatisation and group packages.
• Plan to arrive a little early for the equipment set-up.
• Hours vary: confirm the available slots on the website before coming.

Useful information

• Address: Route de Reculan 7, 1024 Écublens (VD)
• Official website: secondworld.ch
• Contact: [email protected], 021 510 32 42
• Opening hours: by reservation; check available slots on the website
• Getting there: in Écublens, in the Lausanne West area; parking on site, next to the shopping centre

Why we recommend it

Because Second World is an indoor outing that's out of the ordinary: a dive into virtual reality to share as a family, accessible from age 8 and perfect in bad weather, at the gateway to Lausanne. Thrills, laughter and technological wonder guaranteed.

In a nutshell

A virtual-reality venue in Écublens, near Lausanne: immersive games and a VR escape game, from age 8, all year round.