Despite the cold and the wind of winter, have you decided to visit Lyon? You have had an excellent idea! Indeed, there are many things to do in Lyon, even when it is cold. Here are 5 ideas for activities to visit Lyon in winter.

Go to the museum

Let’s start with a timeless classic. Going to the museum will allow you to have fun and discover Lyon art or other themes while staying sheltered and warm!

Visit the greenhouses of the Parc de la Tête d'Or

In the botanical garden of the Parc de la Tête d’Or, 6500 m² of greenhouses welcome species from all over the world. These heated tropical greenhouses will make you forget the cold of winter. Coconut palms, cacti, banana trees, orchids… How about traveling to the tropics while staying in Lyon?

Eating bugnes

Since Mardi Gras takes place in winter, take the opportunity to enjoy good sweet and soft bugnes accompanied by a hot drink. You will find them in any good bakery in Lyon. We also offer you the recipe below. Making them yourself would be a good idea for a winter activity!

Make an Escape Game

In gloomy times, think of escape games! For an afternoon, immerse yourself in the skin of a character, search, manipulate, think and solve the riddles in order to successfully complete the mission entrusted to you.

Swimming in an outdoor pool

Being able to enjoy yourself in water at 27°C outside in the middle of winter: it’s possible at the Tony Bertrand Nautical Centre. This hot/cold contrast is rather pleasant and you will have a very nice view of Lyon and the Rhône.

Discover our tours

From €22

Discover downtown Lyon by Ligne verte bus

  12 stops
  Valid for 1 day
  Duration: 1h30
 Free cancellation
152 reviews

From €10

Streetcar excursion in the Croix-Rousse district

  Single tour
11:30 am, 2 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:30 pm and 5:45 pm
 Duration: 1h
 Free cancellation
61 reviews