Activities in the canton of Geneva
70 activities for children
Plage de la Plaine – Dardagny
Looking for a refreshing family outing without leaving the canton of Geneva? La Plage de la Plaine, in Dardagny, is a free natural swimming area by the Rhône, featuring a wading pool for little ones, sand, greenery, and a birdwatching observatory: a true slice of nature within easy reach by train.
Baby-Beach – Geneva
Want a day by the lake without leaving the city? In the heart of Eaux-Vives, Baby-Plage offers a small sandy and grassy beach, shallow water, and a playground just steps away: the perfect spot for a family outing, and it's free!
Historical Tramway Rides in Geneva
Looking for an original outing that combines a stroll and history with the kids? On one Sunday each month, from late spring to early autumn, the Geneva Tram Museum Association operates real trams from the 1920s through the streets of Geneva. You board, sit on the wooden benches, and traverse the city at the pace of yesteryear.
Outdoor Pool of Bécassière – Versoix
Want a day by the water with family, without driving for hours? The outdoor pool at La Bécassière, at the Versoix Sports Center, is waiting for you with its pools, water slide, and large grassy park by Lake Geneva.
Outdoor and Indoor Pool of Varembé – Geneva
Looking for a water outing that works in all weather with the kids? The Varembé pool, just a stone's throw from the Place des Nations in Geneva, features indoor pools open year-round and a large outdoor area in the summer, complete with a wading pool designed for the little ones.
Rafting Loisirs - Veyrier
Looking for a sporty and refreshing outing with the family by the water? In Veyrier, at the gates of Geneva, Rafting Loisirs takes you down the Arve in a raft or canoeraft, supervised by guides, for a nature adventure accessible from age 6.
Maisonnex Sports Complex – Meyrin
Looking for a big breath of fresh air and family movement, just outside Geneva? The Complexe Sportif de Maisonnex in Meyrin brings together tennis, squash, padel, mini-golf, and an outdoor swimming pool with a wading pool all in one location. There's plenty to keep both young and old entertained, whether in nice weather or in the middle of winter.
Tennis and Badminton of Aïre
Want to get active with your family in Vernier? The Aïre Tennis and Badminton Center offers tennis and badminton courts, both outdoors and indoors, perfect for sharing a sporty moment with your children in any weather.
