Lausanne is a kid-friendly city that combines everything you could want. It has character, and all the restaurants and shops you may need! If you are travelling to Lausanne and are on the look out for the best things to do with kids in Lausanne, keep reading on. We’ve got you covered!
Summer activities:
- Go on a boat cruise or rent a pedal boat on lake Léman.
- Having a picnic in Mon Repos Park and enjoy a dessert at the ephemeral summer café ‘La Folie Voltaire’.
- Take part in ‘Lausanne sur Mer’, a 2-month long event with lots of sport introductions for free.
Winter activities:
- Markets ‘Bô Noël’ – visit the children’s area to see farm animals or listen to stories.
- Enjoy an ice hockey game and support the local team of LHC.
- Stroll through the projection artworks at the Lausanne Lights Festival.
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Best things to do with kids in Lausanne
Activities for young kids
Top 3 family-friendly activities:
- AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium – the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe.
- Sauvabelin Park – Visit the animal farm, lake, playground and wooden tower to climb.
- The Cantonal Museum of Zoology – It has the biggest stuffed great white shark in the world.
- Insider tip when travelling with a baby – Take a peaceful stroll by the lake Léman on a sunny afternoon, looking at swans dancing on the waters and Belle-Epoque boats navigating their way to other places around the lake.
Activities for older kids
- The Olympic Museum – The Olympic Museum is spread over three floors, the main exhibition presents the origin of the Games, the competitions and the athletic spirit through over 150 screens and 1500 objects: The Olympic torches and medals of all The Olympic games, as well as the equipment of the most famous athletes. Children love slipping into the skin of an athlete thanks to the many interactive activities.
- Check out this free travel journal suitable for children 4+. Children discover Lausanne through games, drawings, collages… something to keep them busy while parents visit Lausanne’s highlights! Each spot has its own activity: the Cathedral, the AQUATIS aquarium-vivarium, the Place de la Palud, The Olympic Museum… and many others. Bonus: if you present the travel journal along the way, children will even get some nice surprises or gifts to take back home!
- AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium – the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe.
- Sauvabelin Park – Visit the animal farm, lake, playground and wooden tower to climb.
- The Cantonal Museum of Zoology – It has the biggest stuffed great white shark in the world.
Parks and Playgrounds in Lausanne
- Mon Repos Park – with its outdoor café ‘La Folie Voltaire’ and play area.
- Sauvabelin Park – with its wooden tower, lake, animal farm and playground.
- Parc Guillemin – with its deer enclosure, paddling pool and modern playground.
- Insider tip – Playgrounds and swing sets are easily found in parks but you can also find a more urban one by the lake just outside the last metro stop of line M2 ‘Ouchy-Olympique’.
Lausanne Family Friendly Travel Guide
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