The Best Easter Activities Around Lake Geneva
100% Easter Events for All Ages
The Easter holidays are marked by events specially designed to celebrate this festive season. At Swiss Vapeur Parc, Easter takes centre stage once again with Swiss Vapeur Pâques, a family-friendly event combining animations and the park’s famous miniature railway world.
At Chaplin’s World, the Chaplin’s Circus Show immerses visitors in a festive and creative atmosphere, true to the spirit of the site.
In the Gruyère region, Easter in Gruyère is celebrated through Easter workshops at La Maison du Gruyère, offering a playful and gourmet approach to local traditions.
The immersive experience Alta Lumina also offers a special Easter programme, while Aquaparc invites visitors to celebrate with Easter Pop Culture, blending water-based fun with pop culture themes.
Easter at the Museums and PaKOMUZé
The Easter holidays are also an ideal opportunity to (re)discover the museums around Lake Geneva. For more than 20 years, Vaud museums have been offering family activities as part of PaKOMUZé, now a well-established Easter tradition. Participating venues include the Olympic Museum, the Blonay–Chamby Railway Museum and the Fort de Chillon Museum.
Museums in Geneva also take part, either through special Easter activities or by welcoming visitors throughout the holiday period.
Around Lake Geneva and in the Alpine foothills, the museums of Gruyère, the Pays d’EnHaut, the Fondation Gianadda, Château de Ripaille, the Mechanical Music Museum in Les Gets, and the Palais Lumière in Évian complete a rich and accessible cultural offering.
Easter Egg Hunts Around Lake Geneva
An essential part of Easter celebrations, Easter egg hunts delight children and families alike. Several members of Léman Sans Frontière organise dedicated egg hunts and activities, notably at Swiss Vapeur Parc, the Fort de Chillon Museum, Labyrinthe Aventures, in the Pays d’EnHaut, and at the Servion Tropiquarium. These playful events combine exploration of unique sites with the joy of Easter traditions.
Spring Skiing: Another Way to Enjoy Easter
Easter also marks the season of spring skiing in Lake Geneva’s mountain resorts. The ski areas of Châtel, Roc d’Enfer, Montriond, Les Gets, Moléson, Leysin, Château-d’Œx, and Glacier 3000 offer the chance to enjoy the last snow of the season in a sunnier, more relaxed atmosphere.
Easter Walks and Outings Around Lake Geneva
For those seeking relaxation and discovery, there is no shortage of Easter outings around Lake Geneva. Stroll through Yvoire and visit the Garden of Five Senses, enjoy a walk in Divonne-les-Bains, explore the Fort des Rousses, visit the Servion Zoo, discover the Bex Salt Mines, step into Western City, explore the Vallée d’Aulps, take in the views from the Rochers-de-Naye, or embark on a CGN cruise on the lake — all perfect ways to enjoy the Easter weekend.
Stress-Free Travel to enjoy all the best Easter activities for families around lake Geneva
To reach these activities easily and comfortably, tourist and public transport providers play a key role across the region. The Nyon–St-Cergue–Morez Railway, the GoldenPass MOB, Transports publics du Chablais, and the Léman Express provide convenient access to cultural, natural and leisure sites, while promoting a sustainable and cross-border way to discover the Lake Geneva region.
