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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.
Public skating at the Saint-Léonard rink
Want to lace up your skates with family this winter? In Fribourg, the Saint-Léonard ice rink, home of HC Fribourg-Gottéron, opens its doors to the public at certain times. A simple and affordable ice outing, perfect for fun from beginners to experienced skaters.
Sandy beaches of Yvonand
Looking for a real sandy beach by Lake Neuchâtel? In Yvonand, the fine sand gently slopes into shallow water, at the edge of the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve. A postcard-perfect setting for a family day out.
The House of Gruyère
How is the famous Gruyère AOP made? In Pringy, across from the train station, the demonstration cheese dairy opens its vats to you. In the morning, your children watch the cheesemakers at work, with a fun audio guide in their ears. A delicious and lively visit, just a stone's throw from the Château de Gruyères.
Maladaire Swimming Pool
A desire for swimming all year round on the Riviera? In Clarens, the Maladaire pool houses one of the few covered Olympic-sized swimming pools in the canton of Vaud, a 48-meter slide, and an outdoor wading pool in the summer. Enough to delight swimmers of all ages.
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.
Vallorbe Caves
And what if you took your children to explore an underground river and a stalactite forest in the heart of Vaud Jura? At the Grottes de Vallorbe, you descend underground at your own pace, flashlight and app in hand, to discover one of the most beautiful underground networks in Switzerland.
Vevey-Corseaux Beach Pool
Want a day swimming with your feet in the lake, or a warm swim in winter? The Vevey-Corseaux Plage pool features an indoor pool, a large outdoor pool, a paddling pool, and a beach on Lake Geneva. Perfect for swimming almost all year round with the 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.
Funicular of Fribourg
Did you know that in Fribourg, a funicular operates using the city's wastewater? In service since 1899, it connects the Lower Town to the center in two minutes. A unique curiosity in Europe that your children will love.
Blonay-Chamby Railway Museum
Do your children dream of boarding a real steam train? At the Blonay-Chamby railway museum, above the Riviera, they travel in vintage carriages, cross a viaduct and a tunnel, and discover a collection of historic locomotives. A journey back in time for the whole family.
Jean Tinguely Space – Niki de Saint Phalle
What if your children discovered sculptures that move on their own? At the Espace Jean Tinguely – Niki de Saint Phalle, in Fribourg, the machines come to life in a great joyful uproar. A museum where art becomes a true spectacle.
