Activity catalogue

How was a photo made before smartphones? At the Swiss Camera Museum in Vevey, your children travel back in time through images, from the first black boxes to digital. Free for those under 16, with a lab to develop their own photo. Tempted?

And what if a museum invited you to play for real? By the lake, in a real castle, the Swiss Museum of Games offers the whole family the chance to discover, touch, and test games from around the world. An outing where your children learn while having fun.

Do your children dream of living their own Fort Boyard? At the Forum Fribourg, FunHouse rolls out more than 1,000 m² of puzzles, skill challenges and adventures to solve as a team. An outing full of cooperation and bursts of laughter, ideal from 8 years when accompanied.

Looking for an open-air pool for the fine days in Fribourg? The Bains de la Motta, by the Sarine, combine a large pool, a paddling pool and shaded lawns. A classic of the Fribourg summer for the whole family.

What if a simple mountain house hid an entire military fort? In Vallorbe, the Fort de Pré-Giroud disguises itself as a chalet to better conceal its underground galleries. A captivating dive into the Switzerland of 1939-1945, perfect for children curious about history.

Fancy a place where your children can let off steam under cover, whatever the weather? In Orbe, Urba Kids rolls out more than 1,300 m² of indoor, heated play space. Slides, trampolines, ball pit: enough to keep the whole family busy for an afternoon.

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.

Have your children ever seen a mechanical doll write or a bird sing without batteries? In Sainte-Croix, the capital of music boxes, the MuMAPS brings automata and art mechanics back to life during demonstrations that amaze both young and old.

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.

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.

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.

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.