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Get a taste of the varied Vaudois tourist offer in all seasons!

What kind of one-day excursions or weekends are on offer in the canton of Vaud? Lakes, mountains, vineyards, winter sports, summer hikes: Our theme pages are an inspiring invitation to explore our region.

The Canton of Vaud in bloom
Admire the flowered landscapes in the canton of Vaud with a tiny but very qualified guide…
The time of flowers and nature’s awakening is here again! Enjoy it to the full in the four corners of the canton of Vaud, during the flower shows and on hikes featuring flowers.
The most beautiful views in the canton of Vaud
The sublime and varied landscapes in the canton of Vaud are well worth a stay in Switzerland. The nicest way to discover them is by tourist transport.
During your holidays in Switzerland, don't miss the six most beautiful panoramas in the canton of Vaud. They are accessible by train, boat, and cable car.
Hiking in the Nature Parks
Hikes are the best way to enjoy the canton of Vaud’s nature treasures.
The ten most beautiful nature strolls in the canton of Vaud offer relaxation and well-being in the regional nature parks, the Vaudois Jura and Pays-d'Enhaut.
TOP sites and activities in the canton of Vaud to have a dip
Spend relaxing moments in water, either in verdant nature or in the city
Recreational sports, a day at the beach basking in the sun, hiking in our gorges, relaxing in hot thermal waters, taking a boat cruise on Lake Geneva… The canton of Vaud abounds with possibilities for everyone looking for fun or recharging their batteries in water.
Autumn delights in the canton of Vaud
Autumn is the ideal season for an excursion or a stay in the canton of Vaud.
The top 20 autumn activities to do in the canton of Vaud are: nature walks, festive events and gourmet outings.

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What if our personalised recommendations don’t suit you?

you can choose to base the recommendations displayed on your own requirements and interests. Whether you’re looking for a solo adventure, family activities or a gourmet trip with your spouse, the suggestions made will be based on your own preferences.

You want to find out what the local tourist attractions are based on your current location?

You can use the map on each page to establish your location and find local points of interest. So you’ll be able to explore the canton, region by region, select the places you’re going to visit along a planned route and get a quick idea of what a town has to offer you.

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If you want to store your selection, print it, export it to your free smartphone app "Vaud:Guide” or share it with your friends, you'll can do all this with “Favourites”.

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