Activities in the canton of Vaud
261 activities for children
Marguerite Park in Commugny: the mega playground
Nicknamed the "little Central Park" of Terre Sainte, the Marguerite Park in Commugny is a vast enclosed playground, featuring three age-specific zones, a city stadium, and fitness equipment. Free of charge, open year-round, it is perfect for a family outing in La Côte.
Port of Torry and new shores of Mies-Tannay
Inaugurated in September 2024 between Mies and Tannay, the renaturalized shores of the Torry offer a new corner of Lake Geneva to discover with family. Accessible promenade, playground, beach volleyball, and beach: everything is new and free, right by the water.
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.