Festival of the Fish

Every year, La Maison de la Rivière celebrates fish and aquatic ecosystems during its traditional Fish Festival.

The programme includes activities, workshops, guided tours and opportunities to meet our partners, offering visitors the chance to discover the fish species living in our lakes and rivers. Young and old alike will learn about their essential role in aquatic ecosystems and why it is so important to protect these natural habitats.

Fish Festival Programme

Casting
10:30 am–12:30 pm & 2:00–4:30 pm | Game
Test your accuracy and precision with a fun introduction to casting, the art of precision fly-casting with a fishing rod.

Fly-Tying Workshop
10:30 am, 11:00 am & 11:30 am | 25 min | Workshop
Learn how to tie your own fishing fly with the Fishing Battle team and take part in the competition for the most beautiful fly!

Who Lives in Our Lakes and Rivers?
11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm & 5:00 pm | 30 min | Guided tour
Discover the fascinating world of fish living in our lakes and rivers during a guided tour of the aquariums.

Fishing Trip on Lake Geneva
1:30 pm, 3:00 pm & 4:30 pm | 60 min | Boat trip
Join Fishing Battle for a boat trip on Lake Geneva and experience fishing in real conditions.

How Does a Fish Work?
10:30 am & 3:30 pm | 60 min | Activity
Follow the life of a trout and explore its fascinating life cycle through a fun and educational trail along the river.

Discovering Crayfish Plague
10:00 am–6:00 pm | UNIL stand
Meet biology students from UNIL and discover science by observing crayfish, examining cells under a microscope, and taking part in experiments and games.

Banana DNA
10:00 am–6:00 pm | 20 min | UNIL stand
Extract DNA from a banana yourself in this surprising and fun scientific experiment led by UNIL.

Throughout the Day
Enjoy activity stands, games and entertainment throughout the day. Take a gourmet break at the food area and spend a pleasant day with family and friends.