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Family-friendly Lausanne
Explorers young and old, set off to discover the treasures of the city through fun and interactive activities for the whole family! Nautical pastimes on the lake, museums to enjoy yourselves, refreshing walks in the park, unusual guided tours, indoor game rooms as well as all kinds of sports… Lausanne ticks all the boxes of the perfect destination for a stay with children.
Travel Journal
The Travel Journal is the ideal object to entertain children during a long or short stay in Lausanne. To get yours, head to the Tourist Office or most of Lausanne hotels!
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Discover Lausanne through the eyes of two Lausanne super-mums, and let them guide you! For Ratana and her children, the programme includes a visit to the latest Plateforme 10 exhibition, followed by a sweet break and a visit to the Botanical Gardens. And for Madina and her son, it's off to the Parc de Mon-Repos for a bucolic picnic, followed by a visit to the must-see Olympic Museum. Who can beat that? Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Activities by theme
In Lausanne, families are pampered with the many museums, nautical pastimes, treasure hunts, shows, indoor sports and outdoor leisure activities… You’ll share great times with your family and create memories for life!
ACCOMMODATION FOR FAMILIES
Hotels, B&Bs, flats… Discover our best offers for a comfortable stay in Lausanne!
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Q&A
Do you have to pay for children to travel on public transport?
In Lausanne, public transport (bus, metro, train) is free for children under the age of 6.
Are some Lausanne museums free?
Every first Saturday of every month, the entrance to the cantonal and town museums in Lausanne is free. This is not the case for the Olympic Museum, and museums that are private and/or not financed by the City of Lausanne.
How can I obtain the Travel Journal?
To get it, head to the Lausanne Tourist Office or in most of the hotels in Lausanne.
What is the Lausanne Transport Card?
Visitors staying in a hotel, youth hostel, bed & breakfast or at a campsite where the tourist tax is applied receive the Lausanne Transport Card. This card enables them to use all public transport in Lausanne and its surroundings for free during their whole stay (maximum 15 days).