Activities in the canton of Vaud
302 activities for children
Aigle Pool: the great outdoor swimming spot in Chablais for families
Are you looking for a large outdoor pool to spend a whole summer day with your family in Chablais? In Aigle, the pool on Avenue des Glariers features a 50 m pool, slides, a paddling pool, and vast lawns to settle down on. Everything you need to swim, slide, and picnic from morning to evening.
Park Pool in Morges: swimming by the lake with family
Want a day of swimming with family by Lake Geneva? The Piscine du Parc, in Morges, features its outdoor pools between the lawn and the shore, from mid-May to mid-September. A large pool for swimmers, a non-swimmer pool for the little ones: who will get in the water first?
Play area of the Jardin du Rivage: play by the shores of Lake Geneva in Vevey
What if you offered your children a playground with their feet almost in the lake? The playground at Jardin du Rivage in Vevey features slides, swings, and an inclusive carousel accessible to wheelchairs, all facing Lake Geneva and the Alps. A big breath of fresh air on the quays, does that tempt you?
Vidy Playground (fishing village): the adventure by the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne
What if your children became fishermen for an afternoon? In Lausanne, by Lake Geneva, the Vidy playground features a real little fishing village with its stilt huts and sand. A free outdoor outing designed for the little ones.
Pré Vert Park of Signal de Bougy: the great nature and play outing above Lake Geneva
Want a great day outdoors without breaking the bank? The Parc Pré Vert du Signal de Bougy, in the heights of Bougy-Villars, features a playground, animals, and sports fields overlooking Lake Geneva. Admission is free: just lay down the blanket, and the kids have plenty to run around all day.
Milan playground: the cat tower and the water games that bring joy to Lausanne families
Are you looking for a playground that keeps children entertained for hours without spending a dime? The playground in Milan, located in the heart of the Milan park in Lausanne, ticks all the boxes: an iconic cat tower, endless water and sand games, hammocks, and a slackline.
Montchoisi Pool in Lausanne: swimming with real waves
And what if, without leaving Lausanne, your children could jump into real waves? At Montchoisi, the outdoor pool activates its wave machine several times each afternoon, in a large 50 m pool. Between the wading pool for the little ones and the lawn for picnicking, you can easily spend the day there with your family.
Playground of the Parc des Rives in Yverdon-les-Bains: large playground by the lake
Want a great outing by the water, where both young and old can find plenty to expend their energy? The playground at Parc des Rives in Yverdon-les-Bains stretches along the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, featuring bouncing platforms, a zip line, and a skatepark. It's free, outdoors, and just a ten-minute walk from the train station.
