Im Vallon de Nant Photo: Jochen Ihle, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ
Römische Säulen in Nyon. Photo: Jochen Ihle, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ
Weinberge und Dorfkirche in Concise Photo: Jochen Ihle, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ
Blick zum Genfersee von der Tour de Mayen Photo: Claudia Hofer, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ
Das Schloss von Nyon. Photo: Jochen Ihle, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ
Im Botanischen Garten "La Thomasia" Photo: Peter-Lukas Meier, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ
Blick über das Schloss Grandson Photo: Jochen Ihle, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ

Vaud

The Canton of Vaud offers an endless feast of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Eager to get travel recommendations? With your online guide you can plan your trip to the Canton of Vaud effortlessly. Gather information on the best tours throughout the region, all events you should not miss, tips for places to visit as well as accomodation. Here is a short list of the highlights in the Canton of Vaud:

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Aigle

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Aubonne

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Avenches

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Cossonay

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Echallens

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Grandson

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La Vallée

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Lausanne

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Lavaux

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Morges

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Moudon

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Nyon

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Orbe

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Oron

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Payerne

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Pays-d'Enhaut

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Rolle

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Vevey

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Yverdon

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Outdoor activities in a varied landscape

In the north and south, the canton, known as Vaud in French, extends to the shores of Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Geneva. On the shores of Lake Geneva, whose mild climate makes it possible to grow wine, lie famous cities such as Lausanne, the cantonal capital, and Montreux, where the world-famous Jazz Festival is held every year.

The sunny Vaud Riviera is particularly popular with water sports enthusiasts and spa guests.

The Alps of Vaud, which rise up to the east of Lake Geneva, are ideal for sports enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, alpine tours and mountain biking. Winter sports enthusiasts also get their money's worth: cross-country skiers head for the Vallée de Joux in the Jura mountains, while skiers and snowboarders enjoy the slopes below the 3210 m high Sommet des Diablerets.

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