Activities in the canton of Vaud
302 activities for children
Pro Natura Center of Champ-Pittet and the Grande Cariçaie
What if your children set off to explore the largest lake marsh in Switzerland? At the Pro Natura Center of Champ-Pittet, wooden walkways delve into the reeds of the Grande Cariçaie, leading to a birdwatching tower. An unforgettable nature outing by Lake Neuchâtel.
Grangettes Nature Reserve
Want a nature walk, free and easy, by Lake Geneva? At the mouth of the Rhône, the Grangettes reserve offers your children peaceful trails, a birdwatching tower, and amazing wildlife. A wild interlude just a stone's throw from Villeneuve.
Menhirs of Clendy
Did you know that there is an alignment of standing stones by Lake Neuchâtel? In Yverdon-les-Bains, the Clendy site features 45 stones erected over 6000 years ago. A free, outdoor, and easily accessible walk to take the whole family on a journey back to prehistory.
Sandy beaches of Yvonand
Looking for a real sandy beach by Lake Neuchâtel? In Yvonand, the fine sand gently slopes into shallow water, at the edge of the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve. A postcard-perfect setting for a family day out.
Maladaire Swimming Pool
A desire for swimming all year round on the Riviera? In Clarens, the Maladaire pool houses one of the few covered Olympic-sized swimming pools in the canton of Vaud, a 48-meter slide, and an outdoor wading pool in the summer. Enough to delight swimmers of all ages.
Maison d'Ailleurs, the science fiction museum in Yverdon-les-Bains
What if a rainy afternoon became a journey to other worlds? Just a stone's throw from Place Pestalozzi, the Maison d'Ailleurs immerses your children in science fiction, utopia, and extraordinary travels. A museum unlike any other, designed for dreaming as a family.
Vallorbe Caves
And what if you took your children to explore an underground river and a stalactite forest in the heart of Vaud Jura? At the Grottes de Vallorbe, you descend underground at your own pace, flashlight and app in hand, to discover one of the most beautiful underground networks in Switzerland.
Vevey-Corseaux Beach Pool
Want a day swimming with your feet in the lake, or a warm swim in winter? The Vevey-Corseaux Plage pool features an indoor pool, a large outdoor pool, a paddling pool, and a beach on Lake Geneva. Perfect for swimming almost all year round with the family.
