Activities in the canton of Geneva

Illustration of the Bartholoni villa from the Museum of the History of Sciences in Geneva, with its arched loggia and its astronomical globe, surrounded by the park where children are playing.

🏛️ Museums

Geneva Museum of the History of Science

Indoor

Looking for a free and amazing cultural outing with the kids? Nestled in the beautiful Villa Bartholoni, by the lake in the Parc de la Perle du Lac, the Museum of the History of Science in Geneva takes both young and old on a journey through globes, telescopes, and instruments of the past, sheltered and in peace.

Illustration of the Cinélux cinema hall in Geneva: an intimate room with midnight blue walls, a large bright screen, and rows of ochre velvet seats, with children watching a movie.

🎭 Culture & Shows

Cinéma Cinélux in Geneva

Indoor

Looking for a family-friendly cinema outing with your kids? Cinélux, a small independent theater in the heart of Geneva, offers warm screenings for young audiences that are easy to access and perfect for any weather.

From 4 years

💪🏼 Sports & Leisure

Totem Escalade Versoix

Versoix, Geneva

Indoor

Looking for an active and friendly outing with the kids, no matter the weather? Totem Escalade Versoix, right by the lake at the gates of Geneva, is a large, bright bouldering gym where young and old can climb at their own pace, in a family-friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Illustration plate of the Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie in Geneva: large aviary with white pillars, mouflons on the rocks, peacock, pony, and children observing the animals along the wooden barriers.

🌳 Nature & Animals

Animal Park of Bois-de-la-Bâtie

Outdoor

Want a nature outing, free and simple with the kids? The Parc aux Animaux du Bois-de-la-Bâtie, on the heights of Geneva, brings together nearly 300 local animals to observe up close, outdoors and in almost any weather.

From 3 years

Illustration plate of the Salève Cable Car: the red cabin arrives at the modernist station at the top, with a family admiring the view of the Alps and Lake Geneva.

🌳 Nature & Animals

Salève Cable Car – Haute-Savoie

Veyrier, Geneva

Outdoor

Want a spectacular ascent above Lake Geneva, just steps from Geneva? The Salève Cable Car takes your children to a grand balcony of nature, with breathtaking views and trails to explore as a family.

Illustration plate of the Château de Dardagny, its corner turret and its houses with tiled roofs, in front of the vineyards and the Jura, with children playing on the lawn.

🌳 Nature & Animals

Village of Dardagny

Dardagny, Geneva

Outdoor

Looking for a breath of fresh air just a stone's throw from Geneva, with the kids? The village of Dardagny, ranked among the most beautiful villages in Switzerland, unfolds its peaceful streets, vineyards, and nature trails for a gentle and refreshing family outing.

Illustration of the Cinérama Empire theater in Geneva: large curved panoramic screen, rows of red seats and balcony, with children watching the movie.

🎭 Culture & Shows

Cinerama Empire in Geneva

Indoor Wheelchair accessible

Looking for a cultural and cozy moment with the kids? Cinérama Empire, in the heart of the Plainpalais district in Geneva, offers screenings on a panoramic big screen, easily accessible and perfect for any weather.

From 4 years