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15 activities for children
Outdoor swimming pool of Yverdon-les-Bains: pools, slide, and large lawns
Want a great day swimming with family by Lake Neuchâtel? The outdoor pool in Yverdon-les-Bains features a 50-meter pool, a wading pool for the little ones, diving boards, a slide, and large lawns for picnicking. Enough to keep both young and old entertained all summer long.
Playground of the Parc des Rives in Yverdon-les-Bains: large playground by the lake
Want a great outing by the water, where both young and old can find plenty to expend their energy? The playground at Parc des Rives in Yverdon-les-Bains stretches along the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, featuring bouncing platforms, a zip line, and a skatepark. It's free, outdoors, and just a ten-minute walk from the train station.
Menhirs of Clendy
Did you know that there is an alignment of standing stones by Lake Neuchâtel? In Yverdon-les-Bains, the Clendy site features 45 stones erected over 6000 years ago. A free, outdoor, and easily accessible walk to take the whole family on a journey back to prehistory.
Benno Besson Theatre: children's shows in Yverdon
What if you gave your children their first big show emotion? In the heart of Yverdon-les-Bains, the Théâtre Benno Besson offers a youth program each season: theater, dance, puppetry, and circus, to be experienced as a family.
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.
Maison d'Ailleurs, the science fiction museum in Yverdon-les-Bains
What if a rainy afternoon became a journey to other worlds? Just a stone's throw from Place Pestalozzi, the Maison d'Ailleurs immerses your children in science fiction, utopia, and extraordinary travels. A museum unlike any other, designed for dreaming as a family.
Yverdon-les-Bains Beach
Want a day by the water with the kids? The beach of Yverdon-les-Bains welcomes you for free at the end of Lake Neuchâtel: large lawn, sand, gently sloping water, and playground. A classic of summer family outings in French-speaking Switzerland.
Yverdon-les-Bains Thermal Center: outdoor pools and sauna
Want a warm swim even when it's chilly outside? At the Yverdon-les-Bains Thermal Center, the heated outdoor pools remain open during the renovations. You can splash around with the family, relax, and the kids can enjoy warm water all year round.
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.
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.
Bellerive Beach in Grandson: family swimming at Lake Neuchâtel
Want a day by the water without the crowds of the big beaches? In Grandson, southwest of Lake Neuchâtel, Bellerive beach welcomes you to a shaded lawn, with a refreshment stand and a play area for children. A simple and peaceful stop, perfect for families.
Corcelettes Beach (Les Pins): the shaded lawn by Lake Neuchâtel in Grandson
Are you looking for a quiet and shaded beach for a family day by Lake Neuchâtel? The Plage de Corcelettes, also known as Les Pins, in Grandson, welcomes you to a lawn lined with pines, with direct access to the water and a place to picnic in the shade. A simple and friendly spot for nice days.
