Bellerive Plage is a lakeside swimming park with many extras to more than justify the small entrance fee.

Location: Av. de Rhodanie 23, 1007 Lausanne

Open: mid May to mid September, daily 9:30 - 20:00

Website: www.lausanne.ch

It has a long sandy beach with easy access to the lake, shallow swimming areas, and inflatable play area on the water (13:30 - 18:00). Behind the beach are huge grassy areas for lounging and many trees if you want some shade.

Plus three pools, including an Olympic-sized lap pool with diving boards (up to 10m) and recreation pool with massage jets.

For little kids there is a splash pad with sprays, shallow pool with a pirate ship slide, and playground.

For sports: 17 ping pong tables, beach volleyball, beach soccer, basketball,

They have a cafe, changing rooms, showers, lockers, and toilets.