Activities in the canton of Geneva
70 activities for children
Main cities in the canton of Geneva
Pathé Balexert Cinema
Want an easy and comfortable outing to the movies with the kids? Pathé Balexert, in the heart of the largest shopping center in French-speaking Switzerland, is the biggest multiplex in the country: 13 screens, family-friendly films in French, and everything you need to have a good time with the family, no matter the weather.
Geneva Beach – Pool and Beach – Cologny
Want a great day by the lake with the kids? Genève-Plage, at Port-Noir in Cologny, features outdoor pools, shaded lawns, and a beach on Lake Geneva, just ten minutes from downtown.
Parcours Vita - Gy (GE)
Want to get moving with the family in the great outdoors without spending a dime? The Parcours Vita in Gy winds through the woods of the municipality over 2.7 km of nearly flat terrain, with exercise stations to do at your own pace. A nature loop, free and open year-round, perfect for stretching your legs with the kids.
Ferme de la Gavotte in Lancy
Feeling like a breath of fresh air and tender moments with the kids, just a stone's throw from Geneva? La Ferme de la Gavotte, in Grand-Lancy, welcomes families for free all year round to observe, feed, and pet a joyful bunch of animals.
Broken Chair – Geneva
Want to show your children a monument that tells a great story in the heart of Geneva? The Broken Chair, an immense wooden chair with a broken leg, stands in the Place des Nations, facing the Palais des Nations. A free visit, outdoors, suitable for all seasons and all curiosities.
Parcours Vita – Thônex (GE)
Want to get active with your family without spending a dime? The Parcours Vita in Thônex, nestled in the forest of the Belle-Idée estate, offers you nearly 3 km of trail dotted with exercise stations, accessible year-round and outdoors.
Swimming Area of Quai Wilson – Geneva
Want to take a swim in the city with the kids? The swimming area at Quai Wilson offers direct and developed access to the lake, facing the Jet d'eau, with ramps for entering the water, changing cabins, and a refreshment stand right on the grass.
Bains de Saugy – Genthod
Want a day by the water with the kids, without crowds or complications? The Bains de Saugy, in Genthod, offer a small free beach on Lake Geneva, with a wading pool designed for little ones and a very gentle family atmosphere.
