Activities in the canton of Geneva
68 activities for children
Cinéma Le Nord-Sud in Geneva: the neighbourhood cinema of the Servette
Looking for a warm neighbourhood cinema, over towards the Servette? Le Nord-Sud, opened in 1951 and fully renovated in 2019, is one of the three independent venues of the Les Scala group. With its links to the Animatou animation festival, it is a lovely address for a family outing, in any weather.
Les Cinémas du Grütli in Geneva: the young-audience cinema from age 4
Looking for a cinema that really programmes for children, right in the centre of Geneva? Les Cinémas du Grütli, in the Maison des Arts du Grütli, offer young-audience screenings from age 4, a dedicated summer cycle and even film workshops. A cultural, accessible outing, in any weather.
Pedal Boats in Geneva: a ride in the bay facing the Jet d'eau
Want to get the whole family out on the lake in Geneva? In the bay, on either bank, pedalo rental gets you on the water within minutes, facing the Jet d'eau: you pedal, the children take the helm and soak up the view. A simple, refreshing summer outing — no booking required.
Bécassine Park Beach: family swimming by Lake Geneva in Versoix
Want a relaxing day by the lake without spending a dime? At Parc de la Bécassine, at the mouth of the Versoix, your kids can splash in Lake Geneva while you enjoy a large shaded lawn. A free and family-friendly beach, perfect for sunny days in Versoix.
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.