Activities in the canton of Vaud
302 activities for children
Public swimming pool Les Marines: swimming and diving boards by Lake Geneva
An outdoor swimming pool with a heated Olympic-sized pool, a children's pool, and direct access to Lake Geneva: this is what the Les Marines municipal pool in Villeneuve offers you. A complete summer spot for the whole family, featuring swimming, diving boards, and lakeside relaxation.
Guillemin Park: the playground for the deer of Pully
A playground, a wading pool, deer, and a view of the lake: are you looking for the three-in-one park? Parc Guillemin, nicknamed the park of deer, brings all this together in Pully, for free and under large trees. The perfect spot for a family afternoon.
Frience Space: the high-altitude lake in summer, snow sledding in winter
And what if the same mountain spot offered your children free swimming in the summer and sledding on snow in the winter? At the Espace de Frience, above Gryon, the alpine lake and the sledding slopes alternate with the seasons for the greatest pleasure of families.
Funicular Vevey – Mont-Pèlerin: the ascent through the vineyards of Lavaux
Want a hike that climbs above Lake Geneva in just a few minutes? The Vevey funicular takes families through the terraced vineyards of Lavaux up to Mont-Pèlerin, at 1080 m, for a 360° panorama of the lake, the Alps, and the Jura.
Covered pool in Pully: swim comfortably off-season
What to do when the beach is closed and it's raining outside? In Pully, the indoor pool takes over from October to May. Its heated pool with a movable floor allows for depth adjustment, ideal for children and beginners. A warm water bubble for the whole family.
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.
Fort de Chillon: the immersive bunker facing the castle
What if your children explored a real military fort carved into the rock, right across from Château de Chillon? In Veytaux, the Fort de Chillon immerses families in the underground galleries of a secret structure from the 20th century, in all weather conditions.
ArchéoLab and Roman Villa of Pully: archaeology to experience as a family
What if your children became archaeologists for an afternoon? In Pully, the ArchéoLab is an interactive museum where you can handle, dig, and experiment, right next to the real remains of the Roman villa. A clever outing, free for those under 16.
