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33 activities for children
Montreux Museum: the history of the region just steps from the train station
Want to know more about the history of Montreux? At the entrance of the old town, close to the train station, the Musée de Montreux traces the past of the region. Free for those under 16 and open from April to October, it's an affordable cultural break for the family.
Explorial Montreux: the smartphone treasure hunt around town
What if you turned a walk in Montreux into a treasure hunt? Explorial is a self-guided treasure hunt on your smartphone: puzzles and challenges lead you from the lakeside to the garden of the Montreux-Palace, in about 1 hour 30 to 2 hours. A playful adventure to enjoy as a family, whenever you like.
Gorges du Chauderon in Montreux: the wild hike above the lake
Looking for a real adventure for keen walkers, just steps from the lake? Above Montreux, the Gorges du Chauderon climb alongside a cascading torrent in an almost tropical forest setting. Be warned: this is not a stroll but a fine mountain hike, spectacular and refreshing, from age 7.
Plage du Pierrier in Montreux: the large free beach of the Riviera, with family
Want a large free beach by Lake Geneva, just a stone's throw from Montreux? In Clarens, the Plage du Pierrier welcomes you with its fine sand, tree-lined lawn, and view of the Alps. A great classic of the Vaud Riviera for spending the day with family, feet in the water.
Queen – The Studio Experience in Montreux: inside the band's legendary studio
Do your children know “We Will Rock You” without realising it almost came to life on the shore of Lake Geneva? In Montreux, Queen – The Studio Experience opens the doors of the former Mountain Studios, where the band recorded for years. And good news: entry is free.
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.
Mini-Golf de Montreux: 18 holes by the lake, between palm trees and palaces
Feeling like playing a round of minigolf in Montreux, with your feet almost in the lake? With its 18 holes set between the palm trees and the palaces of the Riviera, this outdoor course promises a fun moment with family, with Lake Geneva as the backdrop. A simple outing, accessible from age 4, perfect after a stroll along the quays.
Chillon Beach: the cove at the foot of the castle
Do you dream of swimming with a view of Chillon Castle? In Veytaux, a small pebble cove nestles at the very foot of the castle, facing Lake Geneva and the Alps. A free and wild beach, perfect for a family picnic by the water.
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?
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?
Fort de Chillon: the immersive bunker facing the castle
What if your children explored a real military fort carved into the rock, right across from Château de Chillon? In Veytaux, the Fort de Chillon immerses families in the underground galleries of a secret structure from the 20th century, in all weather conditions.
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.
