The Top 20 Castles in Vaud
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20
beautiful castles to choose from in Vaud. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Vaud. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 18, 2025
The beautiful pedestrian zone invites you to stroll. The unspoilt waterfront promenade with the parks is very popular for walking and relaxing in the warm season.
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This castle is located in a park above the village and dates back to the 11th century. It was renovated in the 15th and 16th centuries. In front of the …
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The old-fashioned but charming town of Orbe is located on a hill in a meander of the Orbe. From the Place du Marché, decorated by a fountain with a standard …
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The town of Lucens, which is well worth seeing, lies on the Broye stream and is dominated by the fairytale-like Château de Lucens. The castle is on a hill and …
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This beautiful neo-baroque building has been renovated several times before becoming, for the centenary of its foundation, a comfortable 460-seat performance hall, with a soul that delights artists and spectators. …
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Château St-Maire / Saint-Maire Castle, Lausanne
The building, in the solid style of the city castles of the time, still indicates that it served both residential and military purposes. Since …
The building, in the solid style of the city castles of the time, still indicates that it served both residential and military purposes. Since …
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At the start of the 16th century, with the arrival of the Reformation and the Bernese, the former Catholic church became a Protestant church and then became disused. In 1548, …
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Beautiful medieval castle with a view of Lake Geneva.
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The imposing fortress of Vufflens is the most striking example of a small group of late-Middle-Ages Romanesque castles, characterized primarily by the fact that they were built of brick. An …
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Town on the shore of Lake Léman (Lake Geneva) famous for holding the Paléo Music Festival and home of the Headquarters of the UEFA
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