Activities in the canton of Vaud
135 activities for children
Juraparc
Fancy showing your children bears, wolves and bison, deep in the nature of the Jura vaudois? At Juraparc, perched on the Mont d'Orzeires between Vallorbe and the Vallée de Joux, you watch the big wild animals then pet goats and alpacas at the mini-farm.
Urba Kids
Fancy a place where your children can let off steam under cover, whatever the weather? In Orbe, Urba Kids rolls out more than 1,300 m² of indoor, heated play space. Slides, trampolines, ball pit: enough to keep the whole family busy for an afternoon.
Maladaire Swimming Pool
A desire for swimming all year round on the Riviera? In Clarens, the Maladaire pool houses one of the few covered Olympic-sized swimming pools in the canton of Vaud, a 48-meter slide, and an outdoor wading pool in the summer. Enough to delight swimmers of all ages.
Château de Grandson
What if you travelled back through a thousand years of history by Lake Neuchâtel? Reopened on 1 April 2026 after fifteen years of restoration, the Château de Grandson welcomes you with a brand-new museum over four floors. An ideal outing for the whole family, from toddlers to teens.
Grangettes Nature Reserve
Want a nature walk, free and easy, by Lake Geneva? At the mouth of the Rhône, the Grangettes reserve offers your children peaceful trails, a birdwatching tower, and amazing wildlife. A wild interlude just a stone's throw from Villeneuve.
Sandy beaches of Yvonand
Looking for a real sandy beach by Lake Neuchâtel? In Yvonand, the fine sand gently slopes into shallow water, at the edge of the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve. A postcard-perfect setting for a family day out.
Vevey-Corseaux Beach Pool
Want a day swimming with your feet in the lake, or a warm swim in winter? The Vevey-Corseaux Plage pool features an indoor pool, a large outdoor pool, a paddling pool, and a beach on Lake Geneva. Perfect for swimming almost all year round with the family.
Yverdon-les-Bains Beach
Want a day by the water with the kids? The beach of Yverdon-les-Bains welcomes you for free at the end of Lake Neuchâtel: large lawn, sand, gently sloping water, and playground. A classic of summer family outings in French-speaking Switzerland.