The Top 20 Lakes in Vaud
Looking to visit the best lakes in Vaud? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse …
Last updated: September 23, 2025
Lac de Joux is the largest lake in the Jura mountains. You can completely circle it by bike. On the way you can enjoy beautiful beaches and swimming spots for refreshing breaks.
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The Lac de Joux in the Vaud Jura is located at 1000m in the high valley of the same name (Vallée de Joux). The austere beauty and unspoiled nature of …
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A small idyll on the very edge of Lausanne: the Louis Bourget Park. It is named after a doctor, naturalist and ornithologist who, during his lifetime from 1856 to 1913, campaigned for this spot to be declared a nature reserve.
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Broye Canal
The Broye has its origins in the Fribourg Prealps. After flowing through the cantons of Fribourg and Vaud, it flows into Lake Murten in Salavaux. On the other …
The Broye has its origins in the Fribourg Prealps. After flowing through the cantons of Fribourg and Vaud, it flows into Lake Murten in Salavaux. On the other …
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It is worth enjoying a glass of Baywatch or a coffee in Chez Popeye with a view of Lake Neuchâtel. It is also possible to take the boat to Neuchâtel.
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Further information can be found at: grande-caricaie.ch/fr/accueil
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If it's urgent, this is definitely the wrong route. Anyone who walks / drives along here is looking for variety, no traffic, tar is largely missing and nature lures with …
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Easy and flat for riding a bike or for hiking. Ideal in summer to enjoy the shade. In many places there are opportunities to get directly to the lake on …
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Departing from La Cure, the Noirmont family hike route crosses a solitary, lush green meadow and a landscape dominated by gigantic fir trees. Located at the edge of the border …
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Pretty village to the north of Lac de Joux, right on the water's edge with its boats and its beach. Note that it is one of the rare places in …
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