Top Things to do in Canton of Vaud
Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Canton of Vaud, Canton of Vaud
Located in the southwestern part of Switzerland, in its French-speaking part between Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, the Canton of Vaud is a vacation destination where life is good. Easily accessible thanks to the proximity of Geneva international airport and an exceptionally dense public transport network, the region offers all the necessary infrastructures, from five-star palaces to charming guest rooms. The diversity of its landscapes, from the peaks of the Alps, to the lakeside towns of Lausanne and Montreux, to the wide open spaces of the Jura and the authentic charm of the countryside, concentrates all the facets of Switzerland in one territory. The beautiful towns and villages, such as Lausanne, Montreux, Nyon, Morges and Yverdon-les-Bains, are steeped in centuries of history and rich in captivating culture. This region has influenced and inspired artists over the years, from Lord Byron and Audrey Hepburn to Charlie Chaplin and Freddie Mercury. But the region is best known for its art of living. Local or internationally renowned events, outdoor sports activities, regional know-how, typical and high level gastronomy, excellent wines, living traditions, cultural offer... are all elements that seduce visitors.
Restaurants in Canton of Vaud
1. Swiss Riviera Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 312 reviews
Established in 2012, Swiss Riviera Wine Tours is the first private & certified wine tour company in the region. We enjoy wine tastings & authentic Swiss food in the "Lavaux" Vineyard Terraces, overlooking Lake Geneva, and the mountains. The Lavaux vineyards are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Program as well as one of the sites on Google's World Wonders Project. You'll enjoy an exclusive & warm welcome presenting wonderful Swiss specialty wines and delicacies. Our offices are located in the heart of Montreux.
2. Klosterkirche Romainmotier
3. Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
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5.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By 14simsim14
At 800 hectares, the terraced vineyards of the UNESCO region Lavaux form Switzerland's largest contiguous vineyard area with terrace after terrace offering magnificent views.
4. The Key
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5.0 based on 355 reviews
The KEY is a real life escape game in Lausanne. You and your team will be locked in a room and the countdown will begin. You have one hour to collaborate and use your logical mind to solve all the puzzles and mysteries which will lead you to the exit.... Will you find the Key?
Reviewed By nguimaraes - Lausanne, Switzerland
Really nice escape room experience! We chose Finding Einstein, the room was well elaborated, smart, and the girl helping us during the process was really cool! Recommend it, and we'll be back to try the other one (Illuminatis)!
5. Collection de l'Art Brut
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4.5 based on 626 reviews
Reviewed By JudeG139
The unexpected, the unusual, a home for outsider art before there was even such a category. Naive, regional and outsider artists convene in one outstanding collection of truly rarified art. Don't miss the tattoo collection (yes actual skin) dating from the 19th century. If you like strange exotic and esoteric art, this is the place for you!
6. Sauvabelin Tower
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4.5 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By 532ramar - London, United Kingdom
This place was 10 min drive away from where we were staying so we decided to visit. It was the first place we visited in the day and it's built in a cute little wooded park. It's a tall tower built entirely in wood - not ticketed but only about 50 odd people can go at a time. It wasn't crowded at all first thing in the morning so it was very pleasant. The stairs are built like a double helix and there are 2 such stairways. The kids took one way and we took the other. There are 151 steps one way and it's a pretty easy climb for an average family. The views from the top are great - Lausanne town and green areas on one side and the mighty Alps on the other with Lake Geneva in the foreground. Not unmissable, but surely worth a visit if you are in the area.
7. Museum CIMA
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
8. Grottes de Vallorbe
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4.5 based on 360 reviews
The Caves at Vallorbe (Canton de Vaud) in the Swiss Jura were opened to the public a quarter of a century ago. They afford a spectacular display of the beauty of natural rock, enhanced entirely by natural illumination. For millions of years the limestone layers were eroded by the Orbe, a river which runs underground before bursting from the rocks – seemingly as a natural spring of which the Vallorbe Caves are the faithful guardians. Inside these caves, which are among the most beautiful in Europe, there is a display – the “Fairies’ Treasure” in which more than 250 mineral samples from all over the World are exhibited in four domed rooms hewn from the natural rock.
Reviewed By AgataW_12 - Warsaw, Poland
This is an amazing place to visit and worth spending some time. Plenty of language translations available. Take your time to walk along the Orbe and discover the caves. Great route through spectacular formations with a highlight at the end. Enjoy the views, nature and the ambiance. This is a unique place and you definitely must see it.
9. Fort de Pre-Giroud 39-45
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
10. Domaine du Daley
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
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