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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.
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.
Photo Elysée in Lausanne: photography at child’s height
At the heart of PLATEFORME 10, Photo Elysée invites families to explore photography in a different way. Visual exhibitions, workshops, and quiet moments, just a stone's throw from Lausanne train station.
mudac in Lausanne: design that speaks to families
At mudac, just a stone's throw from Lausanne train station, design becomes a game of exploration. Exhibitions, everyday objects, and clever ideas spark children's curiosity.
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.
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.
Pathé Flon Cinema in Lausanne: big films, 3D and a children’s club
Fancy a big film as a family, in the heart of the trendy Flon district? The Pathé Flon, the only 3D cinema in Lausanne with its seven screens, shows the big hits of the moment and even hosts the La Lanterne Magique club for children. On the most central metro stop, perfect in any weather.
Skatepark Sévelin – HS36 in Lausanne: the indoor that makes you want to ride
An indoor skatepark in the heart of Lausanne, perfect for discovering or progressing in skateboarding, scootering, or BMX, sheltered from the weather. Urban, safe, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Foxtrail in Lausanne – Urban treasure hunt for families
A life-sized treasure hunt in Lausanne. In teams, you follow clever clues and solve puzzles. Perfect for moving, thinking, and exploring the city with family.
Zinéma in Lausanne: the city’s smallest cinema, child-sized
Fancy a truly intimate cinema screening, far from the big multiplexes? The Zinéma, the smallest cinema in Lausanne with its two tiny screens and its café-bar, cultivates a living-room feel. An independent neighbourhood cinema, to discover as a family for a change from the big halls.
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.
Vidy Playground (fishing village): the adventure by the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne
What if your children became fishermen for an afternoon? In Lausanne, by Lake Geneva, the Vidy playground features a real little fishing village with its stilt huts and sand. A free outdoor outing designed for the little ones.
