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Jean Tinguely Space – Niki de Saint Phalle
What if your children discovered sculptures that move on their own? At the Espace Jean Tinguely – Niki de Saint Phalle, in Fribourg, the machines come to life in a great joyful uproar. A museum where art becomes a true spectacle.
Swiss Museum of Photography
How was a photo made before smartphones? At the Swiss Camera Museum in Vevey, your children travel back in time through images, from the first black boxes to digital. Free for those under 16, with a lab to develop their own photo. Tempted?
Fribourg Natural History Museum
Want an outing that will open your children's eyes wide? At the Natural History Museum of Fribourg, admission is free and the displays are full of life. Take advantage of it: the museum will close its doors in autumn 2027 for its relocation.
Rochers-de-Naye by cogwheel train
What if you offered your children a trip to over 2000 meters in altitude, starting from Montreux? The cogwheel train climbs in about fifty minutes to a vast panorama over Lake Geneva and the Alps. A breathtaking family outing.
Swiss Museum of Games, La Tour-de-Peilz
And what if a museum invited you to play for real? By the lake, in a real castle, the Swiss Museum of Games offers the whole family the chance to discover, touch, and test games from around the world. An outing where your children learn while having fun.
Chillon Castle
What if you traveled back in time with your family by Lake Geneva? Perched on its rock between water and mountains, Chillon Castle captivates young and old alike. Dungeons, towers, armories, and a medieval courtyard: a visit that feels like an adventure. Ready to explore?
Château de Grandson
What if you travelled back through a thousand years of history by Lake Neuchâtel? Reopened on 1 April 2026 after fifteen years of restoration, the Château de Grandson welcomes you with a brand-new museum over four floors. An ideal outing for the whole family, from toddlers to teens.
The New Beach of Estavayer-le-Lac: swimming and cable skiing
Want a day with your feet in the sand by Lake Neuchâtel? The Nouvelle Plage d'Estavayer-le-Lac combines a beach, playground, barbecues, and the longest cable ski in Switzerland. Enough to delight the whole family, from toddlers to teenagers.
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.
Yverdon-les-Bains Castle and Yverdon and Region Museum
Want to cross a real drawbridge with your children? In the heart of Yverdon-les-Bains, the 13th-century Savoy castle stands tall and houses the Yverdon and Region Museum. With an audio guide in your ear, you can travel back in time as a family, from prehistory to knights.
Charmey Aventures: the treetop adventure park
What if your children climbed from tree to tree above the valley? At the intermediate station of the Charmey cable car, the treetop adventure park features monkey bridges and zip lines among the fir trees. A course designed for all ages, accessible from 3 years old for their first steps in the heights.