Yverdon-les-Bains

2nd largest city of Canton Vaud, Yverdon-les-Bains is situated at the south edge of Lake de Neuchâtel.

The thermal springs

Thanks to the thermal baths already used by the Romans, Yverdon-les-Bains is a major attraction for health tourists and spa cure.

Attractions

The city is well known for its castle from the 13th century and its pedestrian zone welcoming regularly an authentically market. You’ll also find a large sandy beach at the lake shore together with the Pro Natura Centre; many areas dedicated to business (Y-Parc and St-Roch Centre) and vocational trainee (HEIG-VD); an aerodrome with a concrete runway and well equipped for night flights.

Attractions

The city is well known for its castle from the 13th century and its pedestrian zone welcoming regularly an authentically market. You’ll also find a large sandy beach at the lake shore together with the Pro Natura Centre; many areas dedicated to business (Y-Parc and St-Roch Centre) and vocational trainee (HEIG-VD); an aerodrome with a concrete runway and well equipped for night flights.

Bike tours

It’s a flat city where you can enjoy walking and biking.

Yverdon-les-Bains is a stopping point on the Route 5 of Veloland Switzerland, of the Grand Tour and also of the Via Salina and Via Francigena.

Surroundings

In few minutes, you’ll discover a nice region with a rich history and varied landscape: Grandson and its medieval castle, Orbe and its roman mosaic, Romainmôtier and its Clunisian abbey, Ste-Croix-les Rasses (walking, mountainbike and ski riding), the spectacular mountain circle of Creux du Van, the region of Bonvillars with its wines and truffles and an amazing golf course in Vuissens (18 holes, par 73).

Surroundings

In few minutes, you’ll discover a nice region with a rich history and varied landscape: Grandson and its medieval castle, Orbe and its roman mosaic, Romainmôtier and its Clunisian abbey, Ste-Croix-les Rasses (walking, mountainbike and ski riding), the spectacular mountain circle of Creux du Van, the region of Bonvillars with its wines and truffles and an amazing golf course in Vuissens (18 holes, par 73).