Paddle on Lake Neuchâtel © ADNV – Yanick Turin
Cycling under the Château de Grandson © A swiss with a Pulse – Alain Rumpf
Looking for something to do with your best mate, your kids or your other half? Just the thing,
we share our selection for a crazy summer in the region 😏
Every summer in Orbe, Urba Kids concocts a maze in the middle of cornfields to delight children. With a total of 3 routes, each corresponding to one of the chapters in the story of “Maëlys fait son cinéma!”, budding young investigators and their parents can discover the magic of the cinema, behind the scenes, jobs, sets and much more.
Find out more here: Maëlys fait son cinéma
Adventure in the corn © Urba Kids
Investigate with Maëlys © Urba Kids
Inside the Fort you’ll find a wealth of discoveries
Looking to plan a family outing this summer? We suggest you visit one or more of Vallorbe’s tourist attractions.
If you’re a history buff, you’ll enjoy a visit to Fort Pré-Giroud, which was built during the Second World War to defend Switzerland from attack. An interesting guided tour awaits you.
Practical info :
During your day in Vallorbe, you can take advantage of the terrace of the Auberge Communale to quench your thirst with a view of the river, or just a few steps away, head to the “presqu’île” to visit the Iron and Railway Museum. There’s also a picnic area where you can spend some quality time with the family.
Enjoy strolling through Yverdon-les-Bains this summer with the various activities on offer in the capital of the Jura-Nord Vaudois district.
When the sun isn’t playing hide-and-seek, there’s no question about it: it’s bathing suit and towel time for the beach. In fact, we’re lucky enough to have large open spaces close to the lake, where you can read, sunbathe, play Frisbee, soccer or grill, while cooling off in the lake. And, of course, you can do more than just cool off, as the lake offers a wide range of water sports activities, with Y-Plage: pedal boats, paddle boats, kayaks and windsurfing, all available for hire from the nautical center.
Not far from the beach, the Menhirs de Clendy await you on your way to the Centre Pro Natura in Champ-Pittet. There’s everything on site to make children (and adults) aware of nature and its preservation. You can also visit the heart of the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve, home to numerous plant and animal species. In particular, it’s a great place for birdwatching, so don’t forget your binoculars and cameras.
Then, in the city center, you’ll have the chance to explore the historic center, with its Place Pestalozzi, pedestrian streets and castle. You’ll also find Maison d’Ailleurs, Europe’s only museum devoted to science fiction, which is currently presenting its exhibition
Another life?
The Chasseron is an excellent hiking and biking destination © Vincent Bourrut – www.vincentbourrut.ch
By bike or on foot, discover the highest peak in the region on a sporty day out.
New for 2024, the Tour des Alpages is a gourmet itinerary linking various alpine chalets and taverns in the Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses region. Ideal for a family outing or with friends, this tour is particularly suited to those who ride an electric mountain bike.
This summer, take advantage of
activities marketed
on our website for a real experience in the Nord Vaud region.
Every Wednesday and two Saturdays a month, Etienne Poncet invites you to discover
production processes of Gruyère d’Alpage PDO
. At La Poyettaz, this small mountain pasture at the foot of the Suchet mountain and its bucolic setting will enable you to experience an authentic moment in direct contact with a regional producer.
On August 25, experience a gourmet and artistic moment with a gourmet walk that’s off the beaten track!
Between sketches and tasting
,
Lucie Theurillat
and Alice Perdriolle from
Domaine de Gourmandaz
offer an introduction to sketching in the verdant setting of the Bonvillars vineyards. A brief theoretical introduction to sketching is offered to participants before they head off to the top spots of the Bonvillars AOC to create their own sketches. One thing leading to another, you’ll benefit from Lucie’s expert advice, and at the same time taste the wines presented by Alice. The walk will be accompanied by an aperitif featuring local produce.
4 times during the vacations, discover the joys of
bakery
&
patisserie
. A
La Fabrique
à Champagne, take part in a workshop and create your own flutes, mille-feuilles or Paris-Brest for dessert lovers. After the workshop, you’ll receive a portable fondue kit with everything you need to prepare your fondue in the surrounding area: a real bargain for lovers of melted cheese.
Finally, the
Domaine La Boulaz
in Bonvillars invites you to an exceptional
exceptional moment during the grape harvest.
. On September 29, experience from the inside this key period in the world of viticulture. In concrete terms, the meeting point is at 10am at the Domaine, from where you’ll head out into the vineyards to spend an hour picking grapes with the Bloesch family. Once the grapes have been harvested, you’ll share a convivial moment during a tasting in the heart of the vineyard, with a small aperitif. Finally, as you leave the vineyard, you’ll take a tour of the winery to understand all the processes involved in the harvest.
Finally, discover the summer spots for evenings out with friends in the Nord Vaud region 😎
Yverdon-les-Bains :
Orbe :
The light at the end of the day on Quai du Nogent is simply magical © La Dérivée
The Esplanade du Château lends itself perfectly to events organized by the City of Orbe © Philippe Montes
Agence ADNV / Office du tourisme du Nord vaudois
Avenue de la Gare 2
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
T +41 24 423 03 13
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