Activities in the canton of Vaud
277 activities for children
Pré Vert Park of Signal de Bougy: the great nature and play outing above Lake Geneva
Want a great day outdoors without breaking the bank? The Parc Pré Vert du Signal de Bougy, in the heights of Bougy-Villars, features a playground, animals, and sports fields overlooking Lake Geneva. Admission is free: just lay down the blanket, and the kids have plenty to run around all day.
Montchoisi Pool in Lausanne: swimming with real waves
And what if, without leaving Lausanne, your children could jump into real waves? At Montchoisi, the outdoor pool activates its wave machine several times each afternoon, in a large 50 m pool. Between the wading pool for the little ones and the lawn for picnicking, you can easily spend the day there with your family.
Playground of the Parc des Rives in Yverdon-les-Bains: large playground by the lake
Want a great outing by the water, where both young and old can find plenty to expend their energy? The playground at Parc des Rives in Yverdon-les-Bains stretches along the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, featuring bouncing platforms, a zip line, and a skatepark. It's free, outdoors, and just a ten-minute walk from the train station.
The Musée Suisse du Cheval in La Sarraz: all about horses for families
Do your children love horses? In the heart of the Château de La Sarraz, the Musée Suisse du Cheval — the only one in Switzerland — tells the story of the horse across eight rooms, workshops and demonstrations. A fascinating visit for the whole family, from April to October.
The Château de La Sarraz: a medieval fortress to explore as a family
Fancy travelling back in time as a family? In La Sarraz, north of Morges, an imposing medieval fortress can be visited from April to October. With its playful exhibition « 900 ans de Dynasties » and its park, the castle plunges young and old into history.
Escape World in Morges: a family escape game in the town centre
Fancy an hour of puzzles as a family in Morges? At the Les Charpentiers shopping centre, Escape World offers three escape-game rooms to solve mysteries as a team before the clock runs out. An indoor outing full of suspense, whatever the weather.
The Morges Observatory: an evening under the stars for families
Fancy showing the children the stars? In Morges, the ASTRAC observatory opens its dome to the public one evening a month, free of charge. Moon, planets and star clusters through the telescope: a magical and instructive outing, to enjoy as a family after dark.
The Morges tourist train: town and vineyard for families
Fancy discovering Morges without tiring little legs? From April to October, the tourist train offers a Town Tour and a Vineyard Tour, departing from the landing stage. A 45-minute seated ride, ideal for families, between lake, old town and vineyards.