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Bex Salt Mines: a journey to the heart of the mountain by little train
And what if you took your children on a little train to dive into the heart of the mountain? At the Bex Salt Mines, the oldest salt mine still in operation in Switzerland, you can explore vast galleries hand-carved at a constant 18 °C. An unforgettable underground adventure.
Maladaire Beach: the free public beach by Lake Geneva
Want a day by Lake Geneva without breaking the bank? At La Tour-de-Peilz, the Maladaire beach is a public and free beach, highly sought after on the Riviera. Pebbles, shaded lawns, hot showers, and a restaurant kiosk: everything you need to settle in with the family.
Rivaz Beach: swimming at the foot of the Lavaux vineyard
Imagine stepping off the train and arriving directly with your feet in the water, in the heart of the UNESCO vineyard of Lavaux. This is the promise of the beach of Rivaz, a small free beach with a playground, diving board, and a view of the Château de Glérolles. An exceptional setting for a family day out.
Grimper.ch Villeneuve: the largest climbing gym in French-speaking Switzerland
What if your children tried climbing in the largest climbing gym in French-speaking Switzerland? In Villeneuve, Grimper.ch offers about 4000 m2 of walls, a dedicated area for children with auto-belays, and classes starting from ages 4 to 5. An exhilarating activity, open all year round.
Vevey Historical Museum: heritage at the heart of the castle
Curious about the history of Vevey? Located in the castle at the heart of the old town, the Vevey Historical Museum tells the story of the region through its collections. An accessible visit (5 CHF, free for those under 18) for a cultural interlude with the family.
Public swimming pool Les Marines: swimming and diving boards by Lake Geneva
An outdoor swimming pool with a heated Olympic-sized pool, a children's pool, and direct access to Lake Geneva: this is what the Les Marines municipal pool in Villeneuve offers you. A complete summer spot for the whole family, featuring swimming, diving boards, and lakeside relaxation.
Guillemin Park: the playground for the deer of Pully
A playground, a wading pool, deer, and a view of the lake: are you looking for the three-in-one park? Parc Guillemin, nicknamed the park of deer, brings all this together in Pully, for free and under large trees. The perfect spot for a family afternoon.
Frience Space: the high-altitude lake in summer, snow sledding in winter
And what if the same mountain spot offered your children free swimming in the summer and sledding on snow in the winter? At the Espace de Frience, above Gryon, the alpine lake and the sledding slopes alternate with the seasons for the greatest pleasure of families.
Funicular Vevey – Mont-Pèlerin: the ascent through the vineyards of Lavaux
Want a hike that climbs above Lake Geneva in just a few minutes? The Vevey funicular takes families through the terraced vineyards of Lavaux up to Mont-Pèlerin, at 1080 m, for a 360° panorama of the lake, the Alps, and the Jura.
Covered pool in Pully: swim comfortably off-season
What to do when the beach is closed and it's raining outside? In Pully, the indoor pool takes over from October to May. Its heated pool with a movable floor allows for depth adjustment, ideal for children and beginners. A warm water bubble for the whole family.
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.
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.
