Avenches Tourism

Lausanne Cathedral

Lausanne

At the heart of the old town, the majestic Lausanne Cathedral overlooks the city. Seen as one of the most beautiful gothic art monuments in Europe, it attracts more than 400,000 visitors every year.

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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.

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Château de Chillon™

Veytaux

In Veytaux, near Montreux, Chillon Castle has stood proudly on its rocky island since the 12th century, appearing to float on the surface of Lake Geneva. Home to regular exhibitions and cultural events, it’s the most visited historical monument in Switzerland.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Alimentarium, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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