This post collects a variety of sites on the southern shores of Lake Neuchâtel, a region that doesn't have a lot of tourist traffic but offers a lot to those interested in Roman and medieval history. Avenches Avenches really should be part
The old town is adorable and very walkable - we take many of our guests here, and it’s a consistent crowd pleaser. **Musée Jenisch (sketches and drawings) is also quite nice and small - 20-30 minutes tops. Lower down the list
Contrary to popular belief, Lausanne is not an alternate spelling to Lucerne - it's a lovely city on Lake Geneva, in the French-speaking region of Vaud. It’s home to the International Olympic Committee headquarters, and has a hilly old city
Montreux is a half-day activity, and great paired with a trip to Rocher de Naye, or a hike up in Les Avants or Les Pléiades.. Take a leisurely stroll along the lakeside promenade, which is lined with flowers, and then
Nyon was founded by the Romans between 50 and 44 BC, and grew to be one of the most important Roman colonies in modern-day Switzerland, with a forum, a basilica and an amphitheater that was discovered only recently, in 1996,
As the name suggests, the town of Yverdon, at the foot of Lake Neuchâtel, has a history as a spa town. We haven’t dabbled, but it’s a nice town for a short wander around the historic village and the waterfront. We
An especially old town (even in Swiss terms), Neuchâtel has signs of human settlement dating back to 13,000 BC (well documented in the local archaeology museum), a significant Roman past, and the good fortune to be wealthy in architecturally significant
Romont is a pretty town from a distance. Up close, it’s pretty small and lacking in good dining options. Don’t skip it entirely, however - the countryside is gorgeous and this is prime stained glass country. Sites: **Vitromusée Romont: the stained
Explore the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Alps and Lac Léman while sipping fine Swiss wine. Consider stopping by our house at Domaine Wannaz! The current vineyard terraces date
Squeezed between Burgundy, Alsace and the Swiss border, the Jura has an economy that essentially revolves around producing outstanding cheese, wine, and watches. It’s stunningly beautiful, lots of tiny villages, history, long stretches through beautiful countryside. Not “exciting” but perfect