Activities in the canton of Vaud
261 activities for children
Pelican Beach in Saint-Sulpice: swimming and park by Lake Geneva
Are you looking for a quiet spot by Lake Geneva to splash around and have a picnic with your family? In Saint-Sulpice, the Pélican beach features a small gravel beach, a large shaded lawn, and a refreshment stand, all with free access. A simple and relaxing stop, just a stone's throw from Lausanne.
Cudrefin Beach: sand and swimming by Lake Neuchâtel
Want a beach day with the family on the south shore of Lake Neuchâtel? In Cudrefin (VD), a large sandy area, shallow water, and a playground await your children, all with free access and just a stone's throw from the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve.
Préverenges Beach: the large sandy beach of Lake Geneva for families
Want a day with your feet in the sand by Lake Geneva? Préverenges beach stretches its long strip of fine sand between Morges and Lausanne, with water that remains shallow for dozens of meters. A perfect area for families with young children.
Château d'Oron: a inhabited and furnished castle to visit with family
What if you pushed open the door of a real furnished castle, perched in the Jorat countryside? At the Château d'Oron, in Oron-le-Châtel, your children follow the Green Lady from room to room and discover a library of 18,000 ancient books. A family outing full of history, on weekends from April to September.
Château d'Aigle: medieval fortress and family treasure hunts
What if your children went on a treasure hunt in a real castle? In the heart of the vineyards of Chablais, the Château d'Aigle stands its towers and ramparts above the city. A medieval fortress that houses the Museum of Vine, Wine, and Etiquette, along with a whole program of activities for families.
Morges Castle and its museums: family outing by Lake Geneva
Looking for an outing where history comes to life without boring the kids? Château de Morges stands with its four towers by Lake Geneva and houses four museums filled with figurines, dioramas, and pieces of artillery. A medieval fortress to explore with the family, just a stone's throw from Morges train station.
Minigolf des Pommiers in Cudrefin: 18 holes and night minigolf
Looking for an open-air outing with the children in Cudrefin? The Minigolf des Pommiers awaits you with its 18 renovated holes, in a green, quiet setting a stone's throw from Lake Neuchâtel. And for summer evenings, why not try night minigolf with fluorescent balls?
Mini-Golf de Montreux: 18 holes by the lake, between palm trees and palaces
Feeling like playing a round of minigolf in Montreux, with your feet almost in the lake? With its 18 holes set between the palm trees and the palaces of the Riviera, this outdoor course promises a fun moment with family, with Lake Geneva as the backdrop. A simple outing, accessible from age 4, perfect after a stroll along the quays.