Activities in the canton of Geneva
103 activities for children
Eaux-Vives Beach: swimming in the heart of Geneva
Want a day at the beach without leaving the city? Just a stone's throw from the harbor, the Plage des Eaux-Vives stretches 400 meters of sand and pebbles along Lake Geneva, right in the heart of Geneva. Shallow water, a large shaded park, and free access: here’s a perfect summer outing for the family.
Reposoir Beach in Pregny-Chambésy: large lawn and swimming in Lake Geneva
Want a day by the lake with the kids, without paying for entry or squeezing onto a dock? The beach of Reposoir in Pregny-Chambésy offers you its large lawn facing Mont-Blanc, just a few minutes from Geneva. A large sandbox, access to Lake Geneva, and a refreshment stand: that's enough to keep the whole tribe entertained.
Vengeron Beach in Bellevue: free swimming by Lake Geneva
Want a day by the lake without spending a dime? The Vengeron beach in Bellevue welcomes you for free on a large lawn by Lake Geneva, with a dock, a snack bar, and a playground. The perfect spot for a family outing just a stone's throw from Geneva.
Pointe-à-la-Bise Beach in Collonge-Bellerive: nature and swimming in Lake Geneva
Want a day by the lake, feet in the grass and head in the willows? The beach at Pointe-à-la-Bise, in Collonge-Bellerive, offers families a large grassy lawn, a snack bar, and the nature reserve right next door. A quiet corner of Lake Geneva to swim and watch the birds.
Explorial Geneva
Want to discover Geneva differently, as a family and at your own pace? Explorial turns the city into a big smartphone treasure hunt: you walk, you solve puzzles and you learn a host of anecdotes along the way, with no guide and no fixed schedule.
Equitypes – Versoix
Looking for a gentle moment in the company of horses with your children? In Versoix, the Equitypes centre offers pony rides and caring riding lessons, by reservation, in a green setting beside the lake.
ColoRoom Geneva
Looking for a workshop where your children can finally paint without any rules? At ColoRoom in Les Acacias, in Geneva, you step into a room designed like a colourful playground: you splash, you experiment and you leave with a real artwork to hang at home.
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.