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Playground of the Parc des Bastions: climb, slide, and play giant chess in the heart of Geneva
Want a gaming break in the heart of Geneva, just steps from the old town? The playground at Parc des Bastions welcomes your children in a wooded park, featuring towers, rope bridges, a slide, and even giant chess. An outdoor outing, public and free, easy to fit into a day in the city.
Old Arsenal of Geneva
Want to dive into Geneva's history without spending a dime or watching the clock? Under the arcades of the Ancien Arsenal, in the heart of the Old Town, five authentic period cannons and three large mosaics tell the story of the city, to be discovered with family at any time and in all weather.
Ciné 17, the neighborhood cinema in the heart of Geneva
Want a sweet and cultural moment with the kids? Ciné 17, located on the bustling Rue de la Corraterie in Geneva, welcomes you to an intimate and comfortable theater, easily accessible and perfect in any weather.
Les Cinémas du Grütli in Geneva: the young-audience cinema from age 4
Looking for a cinema that really programmes for children, right in the centre of Geneva? Les Cinémas du Grütli, in the Maison des Arts du Grütli, offer young-audience screenings from age 4, a dedicated summer cycle and even film workshops. A cultural, accessible outing, in any weather.
Bois-de-la-Bâtie playground: the largest play area in Geneva
Want a great outdoor outing in Geneva without spending a dime? At Bois-de-la-Bâtie, your children will discover the largest playground in the city: wooden slide towers, water and sand games, a wading pool in the summer, and a petting zoo right next door. All of this is free and open year-round.
Historical Tramway Rides in Geneva
Looking for an original outing that combines a stroll and history with the kids? On one Sunday each month, from late spring to early autumn, the Geneva Tram Museum Association operates real trams from the 1920s through the streets of Geneva. You board, sit on the wooden benches, and traverse the city at the pace of yesteryear.
Rollers Mini-Golf Bar – Geneva
Looking for an original outing with the kids, sheltered from the weather? In the Eaux-Vives district, Rollers reinvents indoor mini-golf with a 12-hole course featuring cinema-inspired decor, in a colourful and cheerful atmosphere.
Cinéma Le City in Geneva: the auteur cinema of the Eaux-Vives
Looking for a human-scale cinema outing, in the lively Eaux-Vives quarter? Le City, an independent auteur cinema renovated in 2017, is part of the small Geneva group Les Scala. With its family rate, it is a lovely address for a family outing in any weather.
Eaux-Vives Beach: swimming in the heart of Geneva
Want a day at the beach without leaving the city? Just a stone's throw from the harbor, the Plage des Eaux-Vives stretches 400 meters of sand and pebbles along Lake Geneva, right in the heart of Geneva. Shallow water, a large shaded park, and free access: here’s a perfect summer outing for the family.
Jet d'Eau de Genève
Looking for a simple, spectacular outdoor outing with the children? The Jet d'Eau de Genève shoots its plume of water 140 metres above the bay. It's free, easy to reach beside Lake Geneva, and always impressive for young and old alike.
Playground of Parc La Grange: play in the heart of the most beautiful park in Geneva
And what if you offered your children a big breath of fresh air in the heart of the most beautiful park in Geneva? The playground at Parc La Grange features slides, sand games, and a summer wading pool, all for free, with the rose garden and the view of the lake as a backdrop.
Baby-Beach – Geneva
Want a day by the lake without leaving the city? In the heart of Eaux-Vives, Baby-Plage offers a small sandy and grassy beach, shallow water, and a playground just steps away: the perfect spot for a family outing, and it's free!
