Les Grottes de Vallorbe on the French-Swiss border is a cave complex with magnificent stalagmites, stalactites, fistulas, and the Orbe underground river. The Vallorbe Caves (Les Grottes de Vallorbe) features magnificent rock formations and the largest underground river in Central Europe. The Orbe River flows through the cave with its source directly adjacent to the cave … [Read more...]
Visiting the Vallorbe Caves in the Jura Mountains in Switzerland
Les Grottes de Vallorbe is a beautiful cave complex and a top family-friendly day-trip destination from Lake Geneva, Lausanne, and Bern in Switzerland. The Vallorbe Caves (Les Grottes de Vallorbe) is a popular day-trip destination in the Jura Mountains on the Swiss-French border. The Orbe River flows through these caves allowing visitors to see the largest underground … [Read more...]
Visit the Swiss Museum of Games on Lake Geneva
The Swiss Museum of Games in a small chateau right on the banks of Lake Geneva between Vevey and Montreux is a great day trip destination from Genève, Lausanne, or Evian. The Swiss Museum of Games (Musée Suisse du Jeu) is in a lovely small chateau directly on the northern shore of Lake Geneva in the small community La Tour-de-Peilz between Vevey and Montreux. The museum … [Read more...]
Visit the Museum and Dogs of St Bernhard in Martigny, Switzerland
The Museum and Dogs of St Bernhard (Barryland) is in the Valais town Martigny. It is a popular family-friendly, day-trip destination from the Lac Léman region and combines well with a visit to the Fondation Pierre Gianadda. The Barryland Musée et Chiens du Saint-Bernard is a museum in Martigny dedicated to the St Bernhard dogs as well as the St Bernhard pass that has … [Read more...]
Visit the Servion Zoo and Tropiquarium near Lausanne, Switzerland
The family-friendly Servion zoo, beautifully located near Lausanne, is a great day-trip destination from Geneva and a fun day out for children of all ages. The Servion Zoo and Tropiquarium are the best zoos and animal parks in the Lake Geneva region. It is beautifully located in a forested area in the hills above Lausanne. The zoo is a great family-friendly day-trip … [Read more...]
Transportation to Annecy in Haute Savoie, France
Getting to Annecy in France is easiest by car from Geneva or on public transportation from Paris (TGV) and slower trains from Chambery, Grenoble, Aix les Bains, and Lyon. Annecy in Upper Savoy (Haute Savoie) is one of the loveliest towns in France and located in a very popular holiday area. Many visitors travel to Annecy on day trips from Geneva in Switzerland as well as … [Read more...]
Enjoy Hot Spring Baths in Val d’Illiez in the Alps near Lac Léman in Switzerland
The thermal baths of Les Bains du Val d'Illiez offer a relaxing day spa excursion from Alpine ski resorts in the Valais mountains or an easy day-trip destination from Lake Geneva towns. The Thermes Parc Les Bains du Val-d'Illiez is a relaxing mineral hot water spa resort with warm baths, saunas, Jacuzzis, jet streams, steam baths, and day-spa treatments and massages. The … [Read more...]
Family-Friendly Park Pré Vert at Signal de Bougy
Visit this free park with golf course, adventure park, restaurants, minigolf, animals, gratis kids play areas, and marvelous views of Lake Geneva, the Alps, and Mt Blanc. Parc Pré Vert at Signal de Bougy is a beautifully located green park on a hill overlooking Lake Geneva halfway between Lausanne and Genève in Switzerland. Admission to the park is free with many … [Read more...]
Visit the Tibet Museum Alain Bordier Foundation in Gruyeres
The Tibet Museum in Gruyères, Switzerland, is an important collection of historic Buddhist sculptures, paintings and ritual items from the Himalayas. The Alain Bordier Foundation’s Tibet Museum in the heart of medieval Gruyères in Switzerland has an important collection of around 300 items including Buddhist sculptures, paintings, drawings and religious ritual … [Read more...]
Visit the Free Natural History Museum in Geneva, Switzerland
The Muséum d’histoire naturelle in Genève covers a range of topics including animals, the solar system, the origins of man, fossils and dinosaurs, minerals, geology, and the Lake Geneva region. The Natural History Museum (Muséum d’histoire naturelle) is one of Geneva City’s major museums and free for all visitors. The museum’s main themes are animals, fish, birds, … [Read more...]
Visit Château de Morges Castle with Four Museums, Switzerland
The Château de Morges is a medieval, thirteenth-century fortress and one of the most impressive castles directly on Lake Geneva. The castle houses four surprisingly interesting history museums. The Château de Morges is one of the best examples of a typical Savoyan square castle with round towers in Switzerland. The fortress kept much of it original medieval appearance … [Read more...]
Bears in the Juraparc Zoo in the Vallée de Joux
Bears, lynxes, wolves, bison and Przewalski horses can be seen in the Juraparc nature park near Vallorbe and the Lac de Joux in the Swiss Jura Mountains. The Juraparc is a popular destination, especially for families traveling with children, in the Joux Valley. In this nature park bears, wolves, bison, Przewalski horses, and lynxes can be see in enclosures much larger … [Read more...]
Enjoy Free Ice-Skating on the Lac de Joux in the Jura Mountains
Lake Joux freezes over most winters to become a huge free open-air ice-skating rink enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Transportation is easy by car or train from most parts of Switzerland. In winter, when the Lac de Joux freezes over, the lake becomes the biggest free ice-skating rink in Europe. Skates can be hired at the lake while it is also easy to walk on the ice … [Read more...]
Visit the Alimentarium Food Museum in Vevey on Lake Geneva
The Alimentarium is a museum and information center on food, its production, nutritional value, and cultural history associated with eating. The Alimentarium Food Museum on the Vevey lakeshore of Lac Léman has a wealth of information on food, nutrition, and the cultural history of eating. The museum covers several themes including cooking, eating, producing, buying, and … [Read more...]
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