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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.
The Olympic Museum in Lausanne: sports, games, and family discoveries
In Ouchy, the Olympic Museum brings together the history of sport, iconic objects, and an interactive center that gets children moving. A smart, fun, and inspiring outing by the shores of Lake Geneva.
Color Your Life – Creative Box to Color at Home
A creative box ready to use delivered in French-speaking Switzerland to keep children entertained at home. Simple, fun, and screen-free, perfect for rainy days or for a birthday.
Vidy Beach: the large free beach of Lausanne by Lake Geneva
Are you looking for a lakeside spot to lay down your towel without spending a dime? Vidy Beach, in the heart of Louis Bourget Park in Lausanne, is the largest free beach on Lake Geneva: sand, large shaded lawns, and swimming for the whole family, just a stone's throw from the city.
Pedal Boats in Lausanne (Ouchy and Vidy): a family outing on Lake Geneva
Want to get the whole family out on the lake in Lausanne? At Ouchy and Vidy, pedalo rental puts you on Lake Geneva within minutes: you pedal, sometimes slide down a little chute, and the children love taking the helm. A simple, refreshing summer outing — no booking required.
Pathé Les Galeries Cinema in Lausanne: the cinema between station and centre
Fancy a cinema outing a stone’s throw from the station, right in the centre of Lausanne? The Pathé Les Galeries, with its eight screens, gives pride of place to original-version films and major titles from every country. Easy to reach on foot, perfect for a family screening in any weather.
Mini-Train de Pully: the harbour train for 1 franc
Do your children dream of riding a real little train? At the Pully harbour, the Mini-Train takes them around a miniature track for CHF 1.- per child. Tunnel, level crossings and a little station: a big moment of joy by the lake, on weekends from April to November.
Le Capitole Cinema in Lausanne: the biggest screen in Switzerland, for families
What if you took your children to the largest cinema still in operation in Switzerland? Le Capitole, a 1928 Art Deco gem renovated and reopened in 2024, is the “House of Cinema” of the Cinémathèque suisse, right in the heart of Lausanne. A cultural, awe-inspiring outing, magical in any weather.
Plage de la Voile d'Or: the quiet corner of Lake Geneva in Lausanne, on the Vidy side
Are you looking for a quieter spot by the shore than the large beach of Vidy to lay down your towel with family? The Plage de la Voile d'Or, in Lausanne, on the west side of Bellerive and very close to the Théâtre de Vidy, offers a lawn by the lake and free swimming in Lake Geneva, just a stone's throw from the city.
Lasered Lausanne: family escape games and laser tag
Want to move and think as a team? Lasered Lausanne combines laser tag and indoor escape games, perfect for any weather to let the kids blow off steam and stimulate their minds.
Platform 10 in Lausanne: an arts district to explore with family
Just steps away from the Lausanne train station, Plateforme 10 brings together three museums and a large esplanade. A vibrant cultural space where you can stroll, learn, and marvel with children.
Mon-Repos Swimming Pool in Lausanne: indoor with diving boards
A simple and dynamic idea in the heart of Lausanne: the Mon-Repos indoor swimming pool. Bright pools, diving boards, and a family-friendly atmosphere to move, learn, and have fun all year round.
