Activities in the canton of Vaud
302 activities for children
Glacier 3000 and the Peak Walk by Tissot: the roof of the Vaud Alps
Do your children want to walk at 3,000 metres and cross a suspension bridge between two peaks? At Glacier 3000, above Les Diablerets, the Peak Walk by Tissot offers a vertiginous, free crossing, with a glacier, an alpine coaster and high-altitude activities.
BVB Train Bex-Villars-Bretaye: the panoramic climb to the peaks
Want to take your children up to the peaks without hours of walking? The BVB train climbs from Bex to the Col-de-Bretaye, at 1,808 m above sea level, crossing alpine villages and valleys. A spectacular panoramic journey to the heights of the Vaud Alps.
Minigolf de l'Ouchettaz: 18 holes by the lake in Villeneuve
Fancy a family round of minigolf with Lake Geneva and the mountains as a backdrop? In Villeneuve, the Minigolf de l'Ouchettaz lines up 18 holes by the water, a stone's throw from the CGN landing stage. A great classic of the warm season, simple and joyful.
Mountain Cart in Villars-sur-Ollon: the thrilling descent from the Roc d'Orsay
Do your teens dream of mountain thrills? At the top of the Roc d'Orsay, above Villars-sur-Ollon, the Mountain Cart takes them on a 5 km descent aboard a three-wheeled machine, somewhere between a go-kart and a bike. Hanging on tight, they race down 700 metres of vertical drop on the Bouquetin trail.
Diablerets Sports Park: tennis, swimming pool, and outdoor archery
Want a sporty day with the family at the foot of Glacier 3000? The Parc des Sports des Diablerets, along the Grande Eau, features an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, an adventure course, and archery in a lush mountain setting.
Club Nautique Morgien: sailing for children in Morges
Want to give your children their first sails on Lake Geneva? At the foot of the Château de Morges, the Club Nautique Morgien introduces juniors to sailing from the age of 6: year-round courses, summer camps for ages 6-18, and a fleet suitable for every age, from Optimist to dinghy.
Juraparc
Fancy showing your children bears, wolves and bison, deep in the nature of the Jura vaudois? At Juraparc, perched on the Mont d'Orzeires between Vallorbe and the Vallée de Joux, you watch the big wild animals then pet goats and alpacas at the mini-farm.
Chaplin's World
Do you know the man with the bowler hat and the cane? At Chaplin's World, your children step into the magical universe of Charlie Chaplin, on the heights above Vevey. A manor, a film studio and a large park: a funny and tender journey to enjoy as a family. Are you ready for the big show?