Activities in the canton of Vaud
277 activities for children
Bassins Distillery
In Bassins, in the Parc Jura vaudois, the Distillerie de Bassins cultivates about a dozen aromatic and medicinal plants organically and distills essential oils from them. Once a year, its free Open House day opens the fields and the still to curious visitors: a nature and sensory discovery to experience with family.
Nordic center and ski lifts of Saint-George
Above Saint-George, in the Jura vaudois, this family winter hub brings everything together under the snow: about twenty kilometers of cross-country skiing, including a lit trail, sledding slopes, snowshoeing circuits, and ski lifts with blue and red slopes for beginners.
Sledding track of Marchairuz
At the Marchairuz pass, in the heart of the Parc Jura vaudois, one of the longest toboggan runs in the region awaits you: nearly a kilometer of descent. With a groomed area for the little ones at the bottom of the slope, it's a free and friendly winter outing for the whole family.
CGN Cruises departing from Nyon
And what if the outing was the boat itself? From the Rive pier in Nyon, CGN offers cruises on Lake Geneva, sometimes aboard the magnificent Belle Époque boats. Family offers, strollers accepted, picnic on board: a breath of fresh air for young and old alike.
Rolle Beach
On the shores of Lake Geneva, Rolle beach is the summer meeting place for families: free entry, swimming, playground, lawn, and a refreshment stand just steps from the center. A simple and bright outing, perfect for spending the day with your feet in the water.
Chêne Oak Nature Reserve
Between Genolier and Duillier, the Bois de Chênes is a vast plain forest where young and old explore oak groves, meadows, and ponds. An educational loop, large picnic areas, and the tranquility of the Nyon district: a simple and free nature outing, just a stone's throw from the train.
Usine à Gaz — children's shows in Nyon
In the heart of Nyon, the Usine à Gaz is the city's main performance hall. Throughout the season, it offers a program for young audiences: theater, puppetry, circus, storytelling. It's a great way to experience a true cultural outing with the family, just a stone's throw from the lake.
Lakeside promenade and CGN landing stage of Coppet
At the port of Coppet, the lakeside promenade and the CGN boat landing invite a stroll with your feet by the shores of Lake Geneva. You can wander, watch the boats, and embark on a mini-cruise to Nyon or Geneva before heading back to the old village.