If you are a foodie, then check out the Geneva Food Festival which comes to Plainpalais every year! The selection of food seems to grow every year, so there will be something to satisfy everybody’s taste buds!
All in Cafe/Restaurant
Accrobranche in Parc des Evaux - Geneva
A great itinerary for active families looking for something fun for children and with the bonus of a lovely restaurant right next door! Check it out on your next sunny weekend or Bank Holiday.
Summer Fun in La Flaine, France
La Flaine is a ski resort connected to Les Carroz and is the highest altitude resort of the Grand Massif. It’s a very popular resort during the winter season amongst the Genevois for this reason during the winter but it also has a lot to offer during the summer season! I highly recommend spending some time in La Flaine for a fun day for the whole family.
Pony Ride and Adventure Park at Les Carroz
Now the both of the kids are old enough (youngest is 3 years old), we are revisiting the Mont Favy forest in Les Carroz where there is an Adventure Park and Pony rides to be enjoyed. It makes for a great few hours of outing with young or slightly older children and a forest for your furry friend to enjoy himself!
Geneva Hiking with Dogs - May 2022 - Bois de la Bâtie, GE
We’re back with another edition of hiking with dogs this month. Due to fawning season restrictions, I opted for Bois de la Bâtie which is a leash-free zone year-round. It’s a great walk with nice views of the junction of the Arve and Rhone rivers, beaches for the dogs to swim and a nice varied walk.
Festichoc; a festival for chocolate lovers in Versoix
A festival for chocolate lovers! It might be toxic for your doggies, but they are welcome here and the kids are sure to enjoy the event! This year’s event was the 16th edition of this event celebrating all things chocolate.
Upgraded Bois de la Bâtie, Revisited
The newly upgraded Bois de la Bâtie is a real gem, a must-visit on a sunny day. There’s Geneva’s biggest playground, paddling pool, animal park, dog park and buvette all in one place! Even if you live out of town, it’s worth a visit.
Family-Friendly Holiday in Megéve, France
Megève is in easy reach from Geneva and a wonderful spot for a family day trip or getaway. Being in France, of course it’s dog-friendly too and plenty of trails to explore for the whole family. I share with you a few of the walks and activities we did during our stay here.
Blonay - Chamby Train Museum, VD
A wonderful find for all locomotive lovers! They are dog-friendly too and your fur kids can board the train that takes you up to the museum for free!
Swiss Vapeur Park- Le Bouveret, Valais
We finally had the chance to make a stop at this wonderful park near Montreux, and happened to come over Easter break so there was an egg hunt organised. It was a fun way to spend the morning, topped off with a picnic with a view on the lakefront afterwards!
Organic Adventure Park, Champéry, Valais
This place is an absolute must-visit if you are an adventure-loving, thrill-seeking family! Dogs are welcome too, but must be kept on a leash.
Geneva Hiking with Dogs - February 2021 - Col de Marchairuz, VD
After a long hiatus, I decided to organise a big hike a little further afield from Geneva in Gimel, Vaud. The sun turned up for the occasion and even though the Spring snow made the hike slightly challenging in sections, it was nice to be outdoors with likeminded friends, enjoying the nature with our four-legged companions.
Loop walk around Lac de Tanay
An extremely scenic hike in Valais around Lac de Tanay. It requires stamina and strength if you have to carry your children but if you’re up for it, it’s definitely worth it!
Pony Ride in Les Carroz, FR - Centre Equestre du Lays
A great option for a day trip from Geneva or holiday in this wonderful Summer and Ski Resort, less than an hour’s drive away down the Autoroute Blanche!
Arboretum du Vallon de l'Aubonne
A wonderful corner of Vaud for a outing as a family. Butterflies in the flowers, an owl hidden in a tree trunk and big fish in the pond welcome the kids for a fun day in nature!
Child and Dog-friendly café - Her Street, Eaux-Vives
A wonderful establishment for mums, offering women and child-specific classes, a lovely little boutique and co-working space for getting work done. The supervised Montessori inspired play room is a wonderful service too if you want to attend one of the classes here, need to get some work done without interruptions or simply enjoy a coffee in peace!
Child and Dog-friendly Restaurant - Ukiyo, Eaux-Vives
What a wonderful place where parents and children alike can have fun and enjoy authentic Japanese udon
Loop walk across the top of the Salève
An impromptu walk across the top of the Salève in neighbouring France was surprisingly lovely. Highly recommended half day itinerary that can be adapted to every family!
Geneva Hiking with Dogs - February Edition - Nant d'Avril
This month’s edition of Geneva Hiking with Dogs took place in Peney Dessous on a glorious Sunny morning with some regulars at these walks!
Snow hike and sledging at the Nordic Skiing Centre Agy, France
A small but perfectly designed Nordic Ski resort which has something for every one, especially when there is snow!