Activities in the canton of Vaud
277 activities for children
Chillon Beach: the cove at the foot of the castle
Do you dream of swimming with a view of Chillon Castle? In Veytaux, a small pebble cove nestles at the very foot of the castle, facing Lake Geneva and the Alps. A free and wild beach, perfect for a family picnic by the water.
Pully Plage: the swimming pool by Lake Geneva
Fancy a family day with your feet in the water? At Pully Plage, you choose between the pools and swimming in Lake Geneva. A paddling pool with an elephant slide for the little ones, beach volleyball and table tennis for the older ones: there is something for everyone.
Minigolf de l'Ouchettaz: 18 holes by the lake in Villeneuve
Fancy a family round of minigolf with Lake Geneva and the mountains as a backdrop? In Villeneuve, the Minigolf de l'Ouchettaz lines up 18 holes by the water, a stone's throw from the CGN landing stage. A great classic of the warm season, simple and joyful.
Club Nautique Morgien: sailing for children in Morges
Want to give your children their first sails on Lake Geneva? At the foot of the Château de Morges, the Club Nautique Morgien introduces juniors to sailing from the age of 6: year-round courses, summer camps for ages 6-18, and a fleet suitable for every age, from Optimist to dinghy.
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.
Chaplin's World
Do you know the man with the bowler hat and the cane? At Chaplin's World, your children step into the magical universe of Charlie Chaplin, on the heights above Vevey. A manor, a film studio and a large park: a funny and tender journey to enjoy as a family. Are you ready for the big show?
Fort de Pré-Giroud
What if a simple mountain house hid an entire military fort? In Vallorbe, the Fort de Pré-Giroud disguises itself as a chalet to better conceal its underground galleries. A captivating dive into the Switzerland of 1939-1945, perfect for children curious about history.
Alimentarium
Do you know where what you eat comes from? At the Alimentarium in Vevey, the world's first museum dedicated to food, your children explore taste, cooking and nutrition in a playful way. A space dedicated to 6-12 year-olds and cooking workshops await you. Shall we sit down to eat?