Sensler Museum

New permanent exposition since November 8th, 2014.

The Museum, which is located in a wooden house from 1780, portrays, in its permanent exposition, the life in the region by five themes: language, history, customs, economy and music.

Temporary exhibitions present art, including a biennale of contemporary art and the traditional Christmas exhibition at the end of the year.

Contact
Tel : +41 26 494 25 31
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Address
Sensler Museum
Sensler Museum Tafers
Kirchweg 2
1712 Tafers

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NATURE AND LIFESTYLE IN THE CANTON OF VAUD !

Discover Denis’ favourites!
From the Lavaux vineyards (UNESCO World Heritage) and the verdant hills of the Jura to the glacier of Diablerets: follow in Denis’ footsteps.

Nature, well-being and having a break: the canton of Vaud offers all that.

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Grand Tour of Switzerland
Explore the Grand Tour of Switzerland and discover the 1001 attractions of Western Switzerland. Looking for a great breath of fresh air ? The Grand Tour of Switzerland, Western side waits for you ! Hundreds of treasures to be discovered, breathtaking panoramas, 17 sections to be explored and a single objective: Adventure.

Top picks

Juraparc
Vallorbe
The Juraparc in Mont d’Orzeires, 30 minutes from Yverdon-les-Bains, is in a beautiful area of forests and mountain pasture where wolves, bears, bison and horses roam almost freely. Popular with families and animal lovers, the animal park is also a centre for education and protection of the species.

La Garenne animal park
Le Vaud
La Garenne, a popular family excursion destination, is in Le Vaud, a village above Lake Geneva and bordering the Vaudois Jura Park. Open every day, the animal park is easily accessible by car or post coach on the Nyon - St. George line (daily) and the Gland-Bassins line (weekdays).

Salt Mines and History Museum
Bex
Located at the foot of the Vaudois Alps, the Bex salt mines receive many visitors each year seeking a unique Swiss experience, ideal for families. In order to improve the visit, the salt mines are under renovations until spring 2018. A photo exhibition on Bex&Arts and a guided tour of the outside part are organised during summer 2017.

Château de Chillon™
Veytaux
Situé à Veytaux, proche de Montreux, le Château de Chillon trône depuis le 12e siècle sur un îlot rocheux, comme flottant sur le lac Léman. Régulièrement animé par des expositions et des événements culturels, c’est le monument historique le plus visité en Suisse.

Bread and Wheat Museum
Echallens
A unique concept in Switzerland, the Maison du Blé et du Pain has a working bakehouse, a restaurant and a museum devoted to farming, milling and baking. When you visit Echallens, it’s impossible to resist the delicious smell of warm bread coming from this delightful place!
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Château d’Aigle Vine and Wine Museum
Aigle
In the heart of the Chablais AOC wine region, the Vine and Wine Museum is a must for all wine tourism enthusiasts. In the exceptional setting of the Château d’Aigle, its exhibits are a source of fascination for wine enthusiasts, while families can also have fun learning all about this business.

Swiss National Museum
Prangins
The majestic castle of Prangins near Nyon is the only sub-branch of the National Museum in French-speaking Switzerland. Prangins is a not-to-be missed cultural site in the region thanks to its 18th century castle, the largest that can be visited in Switzerland, and its historic vegetable garden, also the country’s largest of its kind.

Chaplin's World by Grévin
Corsier-sur-Vevey
Inspired by the humanist values and avant-garde genius that made him an international icon, Chaplin’s World reveals the private life of the man and of the artist.

The Olympic Museum
Lausanne
The Olympic Museum presents the cornerstones of olympism – sport, art and education – through its ultra-modern, interactive facilities. The most visited museum in Lausanne was founded by the ICO on the banks of Lake Geneva.

Servion Zoo
Servion
At the Servion Zoo, Siberian tigers, lions, monkeys, panthers and many other animals fascinate both children and adults alike. Open all year round, the biggest animal park in French-speaking Switzerland is a must for family holidays in the Lake Geneva Region.
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Lausanne Cathedral
Lausanne
Dominating the city, Lausanne Cathedral is the most notable example of Gothic art in Switzerland. An important place of worship, it regularly plays host to cultural events and religious concerts. Open to the public, one of the cathedral’s spires offers a stunning view over Lake Geneva and the Alps.
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UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces
Montreux
Take a walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in Switzerland: the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces are criss-crossed with marked trails with stunning views over Lake Geneva and the Alps. Little trains on wheels help you up the incline so you can enjoy a walk at your own pace.

Explore the Roman city of Aventicum
Avenches
Then called Aventicum, the city of Avenches used to be the capital of Roman Helvetica. This easy 1½ hour walk over flat terrain takes visitors on a tour of the prominent sites of this long history, with Lake Morat and the Broye landscape as the backdrop.
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Balloon Museum
Château-d'Oex
In Pays-d’Enhaut, in the heart of the Vaudois Alps, Château-d’Oex is blessed with a climate which has earned it the title of the hot air balloon capital. The resort hosts the Festival International de Ballons while the entertaining Balloon Museum in the centre of the village tells the story of balloonists.

Alimentarium, the food museum
Vevey
Founded by Nestlé, the Alimentarium is the first museum in the world entirely dedicated to food, opening up a dialogue on past and present eating habits through its interactive displays. Situated on the Vevey lakeshore, the Alimentarium can be easily identified by the giant fork embedded in Lake Geneva.

Vallorbe Caves
Vallorbe
6 km from the French border, the Vallorbe caves are the biggest in Switzerland. Created by the River Orbe, the impressive geological formation consisting of stalactites, stalagmites and limestone columns, enhanced by skilful illumination, is one of the most beautiful in Switzerland and Europe.

nest
Vevey
Inspiration and entertainment: nest is a completely new discovery space where Nestlé provides an insight into the very foundations of the company at its birthplace in Vevey. It all started with Henri Nestlé in 1866. Much more than a museum, nest takes the visitor through the 150 years of history of a truly unique brand, which is close to the heart of every Swiss citizen, via a spectacular multimedia journey through the past and into the future, a family experience, to be enjoyed.

Romainmôtier Abbey Church
Romainmôtier
Nestling in beautiful verdant surroundings, in the region of Yverdon-les-Bains, Romainmôtier has one of the oldest Romanesque churches in Switzerland which sets the pace of life in this town. Built on the model of Cluny church, it holds regular services and very popular concerts.

The Grande Cariçaie nature reserve
Yverdon-les-Bains
Running along the south shoreline of Lake Neuchâtel, the Grande Cariçaie is the biggest lakeside nature reserve in Switzerland. With wetlands, shallows and woodland areas, it’s a paradise of ecotourism for nature-lovers.

Glacier 3000
Les Diablerets
Glacier 3000, located at the highest point of the Vaudois Alps, is open all year round for winter activities for all! With its stunning views and wide range of activities on offer – including the Peak Walk, a unique suspension bridge linking two mountain peaks – Glacier 3000 is a must for your holidays in Switzerland !