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Paradis Plage: the largest sandy beach of Lake Neuchâtel in Colombier
Want a real beach day with the kids without leaving French-speaking Switzerland? In Colombier, in the municipality of Milvignes, Paradis Plage features the largest stretch of sand on the northern shore of Lake Neuchâtel. Swimming, shaded lawns, and games: everything is in place for a successful family outing.
La Ramée Beach: the large free and family-friendly beach at Lake La Tène
Want a day by the lake without spending a dime? La Plage de La Ramée, in La Tène, unfolds its vast expanse of sand and lawn along the shores of Lake Neuchâtel. With its playground and shaded areas, it is one of the most beautiful public and free beaches in the region for a family outing.
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.
Dorigny Beach: the large free beach of Lake Geneva at the foot of UNIL
Want a day by the lake without spending a dime? The Plage de Dorigny, in Saint-Sulpice, unfolds its large lawn and sand at the foot of the UNIL campus. Swimming in Lake Geneva, shaded spots, and a playground: here’s a family-friendly free spot just a stone's throw from Lausanne.
Moratel Beach: the large grassy cove of Cully in the heart of Lavaux
Are you looking for a free beach by Lake Geneva for a family day in Cully? Moratel Beach offers its vast lawn in the heart of the Lavaux vineyards, with a small cove perfect for children and a stunning view of the Alps.
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.
Rive Bleue Beach: family swimming by Lake Geneva, in Bouveret
Want a day with your feet in the water by Lake Geneva, without spending a dime? Rive Bleue beach, in Bouveret (municipality of Port-Valais), offers free public access to the lake, with a gentle sloping entrance that reassures parents of young children. A simple and friendly stop, right next to Aquaparc.
Reposoir Beach in Pregny-Chambésy: large lawn and swimming in Lake Geneva
Want a day by the lake with the kids, without paying for entry or squeezing onto a dock? The beach of Reposoir in Pregny-Chambésy offers you its large lawn facing Mont-Blanc, just a few minutes from Geneva. A large sandbox, access to Lake Geneva, and a refreshment stand: that's enough to keep the whole tribe entertained.
Vengeron Beach in Bellevue: free swimming by Lake Geneva
Want a day by the lake without spending a dime? The Vengeron beach in Bellevue welcomes you for free on a large lawn by Lake Geneva, with a dock, a snack bar, and a playground. The perfect spot for a family outing just a stone's throw from Geneva.
Saint-Aubin-Sauges Beach: pebbles, lawn, and games at Lake Neuchâtel
Want a day by the water without driving for hours? The beach of Saint-Aubin-Sauges, on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel in the municipality of La Grande Béroche, awaits you with its pebbles, shaded lawn, and playground for children. A simple and friendly swimming spot, open access, perfect for a family outing.
Pointe-à-la-Bise Beach in Collonge-Bellerive: nature and swimming in Lake Geneva
Want a day by the lake, feet in the grass and head in the willows? The beach at Pointe-à-la-Bise, in Collonge-Bellerive, offers families a large grassy lawn, a snack bar, and the nature reserve right next door. A quiet corner of Lake Geneva to swim and watch the birds.
Jeunes-Rives Beach in Neuchâtel: the city's renovated beach
Want a day by the lake without leaving the city? The Jeunes-Rives beach, just steps from the center of Neuchâtel, has been revamped: gentle sloping entry into the water, large wooden piers, and spacious shaded lawns. Perfect for laying down your towel with family, just a few minutes from the train station.
