The 15 best places for children around Lake Geneva
The Tropiquarium
African penguins, Galapagos giant tortoises, Siamese crocodiles, Komodo dragons and more… At the Tropiquarium in Servion, all the animals live in natural habitats with lush vegetation, children can enjoy underwater views and get up close to extraordinary animals. For younger visitors, the tour also includes a fun educational pavilion dedicated to renewable energy.
Colvert the pirate, treasure hunt
For a fun family visit to Thonon-les-Bains, simply go to the tourist office and buy the book ‘Colvert pirate du Léman’, which offers a real treasure hunt through the streets of the town. This treasure hunt, peppered with puzzles and mini-games, allows you to explore the town while learning about the history of Colvert and his treasure hunt.
Léman Forest
Located on the shores of Lake Geneva in Saint-Gingolph, a French-Swiss village, this leisure park offers a 1 km tree-top adventure course. It features the Forêt des Mômes (for children aged 2 and up), courses of varying difficulty, inflatable structures and an outdoor laser game.
Swiss Vapeur Parc
Swiss Vapeur Parc is a train-themed park. Visitors can explore the park on train rides, choosing between steam or electric locomotives. Ideally located on the lake shore, it is also a botanical park with over 100 plant species to discover.
Aquaparc
This Swiss water park has an area for toddlers, thrilling slides for thrill seekers, and a wellness area. It is located in the canton of Valais, in Le Bouveret, on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Les Aigles du Léman
This animal park in Haute-Savoie, entirely dedicated to birds of prey, is located on the southern shore of Lake Geneva. Built with respect for nature and the environment, it offers several different shows every day. It has a bar-restaurant, a snack bar, as well as a playground and picnic area.
Indiana’Ventures
Located in Morzine, this park offers a host of activities, day and night, for every season. In winter, you can enjoy yooner and other snow sports. In summer, the park offers water sports, mountain biking, caving and laser tag.
Wibit Water Park
The Wibit Les Gets Park consists of an aquatic course. Made up of inflatable structures (more than thirty elements) on the water of Lac des Écoles, it is accessible to children aged 6 and over who can swim.
Filenvol
Located in Monnetier-Mornex in Haute-Savoie, Filenvol is a leisure park that its creators describe as ‘a themed and artistic landscape space centred around trees’. The course, made up entirely of ropes, allows you to leap, run and jump through the trees in complete freedom and safety, without any attachments, but not without a safety net.
Barryland
In the canton of Valais, at the foot of the legendary Great St Bernard Pass, the Barry Foundation is a veritable museum of the St Bernard. Dedicated to the dog, it traces the history of the Great St Bernard hospice and ensures the survival of this breed of dog, emblematic of Switzerland and the mountains. An area has been designed for family visits and activities.
La Ferme du Petit Mont
In Bellevaux, Haute-Savoie, this educational farm has designed a range of activities for families, allowing them not only to discover the farm and its animals, but also to make their own cheese.
FunHouse Fribourg
FunHouse in Fribourg is an indoor leisure centre specially designed for children. This large, secure space offers numerous obstacle courses, trampolines, slides and climbing areas suitable for all ages. Children can run, jump and play freely in a fun and dynamic environment that encourages their energy and curiosity.
Jumpland Aigle
In Aigle, Jumpland is a trampoline and acrobatic games park that is very popular with children. It offers a fun and safe environment where young children can jump and play freely, while developing their balance and motor skills. Jumpland is ideal for families who want to spend an active and recreational time with their children.
Happyland Sierre
Happyland, located in Sierre, is the largest amusement park in Valais, designed for the enjoyment of children of all ages. With its many rides, giant slides and play areas, Happyland offers a festive world where children can have fun and discover new sensations in a safe environment adapted to their needs.
Urbakids Orbe
Urbakids in Orbe is an indoor play area dedicated to children. Designed to offer them a fun and stimulating environment, it combines ball pools, suspension bridges, slides and other play structures where children can explore, play and let off steam in complete safety, whatever the weather.