School Trips Around Lake Geneva

1. School Trips to Leisure Parks Around Lake Geneva

For a school trip full of fun, thrills and lasting memories, the leisure parks of the Lake Geneva region offer outstanding settings for students of all ages. Aquaparc in Le Bouveret features water slides and aquatic attractions that are a universal hit with school groups. Equally popular, the nearby Swiss Vapeur Parc takes children on a journey aboard miniature steam trains — a guaranteed change of scenery and a wonderful sensory experience. In the Valais, the Labyrinthe Aventure d’Evionnaz immerses classes in a playful and educational maze of greenery, while Western City in Martigny transports students straight into the atmosphere of the American Far West, sparking creativity and imagination.

In the canton of Vaud, Chaplin’s World in Corsier-sur-Vevey offers a unique immersion into the world of the legendary Charlie Chaplin, blending cinema, history and interactivity into one remarkable field trip experience. Close by, the Fort de Chillon — a military fort rising directly from the lakeshore — is an unmissable destination for any school group combining history and spectacular scenery. On the French side, the Fort des Rousses in the Jura captivates students with its impressive underground galleries and its cheeses matured in the old military cellars.

2. Educational Visits to Museums

A school trip to one of Léman Sans Frontière’s partner museums guarantees a day rich in discovery and learning. In Lausanne, the Olympic Museum traces the history of the Games through captivating interactive exhibitions, ideal for introducing students to the values of sport and personal achievement. In Geneva, the Museums of Geneva — from the Natural History Museum to the Museum of Art and History and the Museum of Ethnography — offer tailored educational programmes adapted to every school level.

In the Fribourg region, Gruyères and its museums form a truly exceptional ensemble: the medieval castle, the HR Giger Museum and the Maison du Gruyère combine to create a field trip that is both culturally rich and delightfully Swiss. For railway heritage enthusiasts, the Blonay-Chamby Museum Railway delights students of all ages with its vintage steam locomotives running through the hills above Montreux. In Martigny, the Fondation Pierre Gianadda brings together Roman archaeology, contemporary art and a remarkable automobile collection — a venue of rare depth for school groups. Across the border in France, the Palais Lumière in Évian and the Château de Ripaille in Thonon-les-Bains offer two high-quality cultural outings, while the Mines de sel de Bex (salt mines), in the Vaud Chablais, fascinate students with their subterranean history and galleries first dug in the 15th century.

3. Mountain School Trips

For a school trip in the mountains, the region is home to exceptional destinations that combine nature, culture and breathtaking panoramas. In the Pays-d’Enhaut, the Espace Ballon in Château-d’Œx invites students into the fascinating world of hot-air ballooning, while the Swiss Centre for Paper Cutting introduces them to a traditional folk art that is uniquely local.

On the French side, Châtel, a resort in the Portes du Soleil ski area, offers year-round mountain activities perfectly suited to school groups. In Fribourg, Moléson Panorama and Leisure combines diverse outdoor activities with sweeping views across the Pre-Alps. Even more dramatic, Glacier 3000 in Les Diablerets allows students to walk on a glacier at 3,000 metres altitude — a truly unforgettable educational visit. For lovers of unusual curiosities, the Museum of Mechanical Music in Les Gets, in Haute-Savoie, opens eyes and ears to an extraordinary sonic heritage. Finally, Les Rochers de Naye, accessible from Montreux by a scenic rack railway, crowns any school trip with a 360-degree Alpine panorama and the chance to meet the resident marmots.

4. Outdoor School Trips and Field Trips in Nature

What better way to spend a school trip than enjoying the fresh air and natural treasures of the Lake Geneva region? The Vallée d’Aulps in Haute-Savoie offers a stunning double programme: a visit to the Abbaye d’Aulps, steeped in medieval history, followed by the Gorges du Pont du Diable, a spectacular natural site that students will not forget in a hurry.

In Divonne-les-Bains, a guided discovery of the local springs introduces children to the mysteries of water and thermalism in a fun and accessible way.
The medieval village of Yvoire, perched on the shores of Lake Geneva, is a perfect destination for a school trip steeped in architectural heritage. Its celebrated Jardin des Cinq Sens (Garden of Five Senses) awakens students’ curiosity and sensory awareness within an enchanting botanical setting.

For wildlife lovers, the Tropiquarium de Servion and the Zoo de Servion both welcome school groups in a natural and educational environment. Finally, a CGN cruise on Lake Geneva is an unforgettable way to round off a field trip, sailing aboard the Belle-Époque paddle steamers between the Swiss and French shores.

5. Public Transport for School Trips

A great school trip also requires smart logistics. The Lake Geneva region is home to a remarkable public transport network that is particularly well suited to school groups. The railway Nyon – Saint-Cergue offers an easy and scenic route up into the Vaud Jura, ideal for a field trip in the forest or on the heights above the lake. The Transports Publics du Chablais (TPC) efficiently serve the destinations of the Vaud and Valais Chablais, including Monthey, Aigle and the resorts of the Vaudois Alps.

The legendary GoldenPass connects Montreux to Zweisimmen via the Bernese Alps and the Pays-d’Enhaut: the journey itself becomes an unforgettable experience for students, with sweeping Alpine views through its wide panoramic windows. The Léman Express, the cross-border rail network linking France and Switzerland, makes it easy to reach destinations on both sides of the border from Geneva. And of course, the CGN (Compagnie Générale de Navigation) allows school groups to reach the various lakeside stops by boat, turning every transfer into an adventure in itself.

Find all partner venues on the Léman Sans Frontière website — your go-to guide for planning the best school trip or field trip in the Lake Geneva region.