Vallorbe Swimming Pool: outdoor swimming by the Orbe

An Outdoor Pool by the Orbe

In Vallorbe, at the foot of the Vaud Jura, the outdoor pool is one of those places where summer truly makes sense. Located by the Orbe river, in a green setting, it offers a heated main pool, a paddling pool for the little ones, and plenty of fun for hours. People come for an impromptu swim after school, for a whole day with a picnic on the lawn, or simply to escape the heat. It’s a family-friendly, welcoming, and easily accessible spot, just a stone's throw from the center of Vallorbe.

What Your Children Will Discover

Children have plenty to be excited about here. The slide is often the first destination, with its descents ending in the water. The youngest can enjoy a shallow, reassuring paddling pool, while more experienced swimmers dive from the diving boards (1 and 3 meters) or swim laps in the large pool. Between swims, the beach volleyball court and ping-pong tables offer alternative ways to expend energy.

What to Do There and the Atmosphere

The atmosphere is that of a village pool: relaxed, family-oriented, without oppressive crowds. You spread your towel on the large lawn, alternate between swimming and games, and enjoy the snack bar for an ice cream or a snack at noon. The water in the main pool is heated, making swimming pleasant even when the weather is mixed. Parents appreciate being able to keep an eye on the children from the lawn while relaxing. It’s the perfect place for a quiet day where everyone finds their own pace.

Before You Go

• Recommended Age: for everyone, from babies (paddling pool) to teenagers.
• Duration: from one to several hours, easily half a day or a full day.
• Price: paid entry, reduced rates for children and seasonal passes available; exact rates to be confirmed on the official website.
• Reservation: no reservation required, free entry during opening hours.
• Stroller/Accessibility: flat site, easy stroller access on the lawn.
• Transport: Vallorbe is served by the CFF (Lausanne–Vallorbe line); parking nearby for those coming by car.
• What to Bring: swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, hats, and picnic supplies.
• Ideal Season: summer, in good weather; the pool is open from May to September (dates to be confirmed).

Parents' Tips

• Arrive early on hot days to enjoy the shade of the trees on the lawn.
• Check the weather and possible midday closures (in bad weather) before heading out.
• Bring snacks even if the snack bar is available: it helps pace the day.
• For the little ones, the paddling pool remains the safest place; always keep them in sight.
• Remember the floaties and sunscreen: the reflection by the water can be deceptive.

Useful Information

• Address: Les Prés-sous-Ville 1, 1337 Vallorbe (VD).
• Official Website: sports-loisirs-vallorbe.ch.
• Hours: open from May to September, generally during the day; precise hours and weather-related closures to be confirmed on the official website.
• Access: close to the center of Vallorbe; CFF train station in Vallorbe (Lausanne–Vallorbe line), parking nearby.

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Why We Recommend It

The Vallorbe Pool ticks all the boxes for a great summer outing with family: heated water, slide and paddling pool for kids, large lawn to relax, snack bar for small appetites, and a natural setting by the Orbe. Simple, affordable, and easily accessible by train or car, it’s a safe bet for cooling off on a hot day at the foot of the Jura.

In Two Words

A heated and friendly outdoor pool by the Orbe in Vallorbe, perfect for a family swimming day from May to September.