Yverdon-les-Bains
Yverdon-les-Bains is a town at the southern end of Lake Neuchâtel, in the Swiss canton of Vaud. It has a castle, a spa and a lakefront. The town is known for its hot springs, which have been used since Roman times.
Yverdon is calm, with a pleasant old town. It is a good stop between Lausanne and Neuchâtel, and a base for the Jura hills.
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Bedste rejsetidspunkt
May to September is best for the lake, the beach and cycling. Spring and autumn are mild. Winter is cool and grey, but the spa is a draw in any season.
Topseværdigheder
- Château d'Yverdon is a castle built in the 13th century, now with museums.
- Maison d'Ailleurs is a museum of science fiction and utopias.
- Musée d'Yverdon et région shows the history of the town and region.
- Musée suisse de la Mode shows the history of fashion.
- Temple d'Yverdon is the main Protestant church on the old square.
- Castrum Romain Eburodunum is the remains of a Roman fort.
- Oppidum de Sermuz is the site of a Celtic hill town.
- Menhirs de Clendy are large prehistoric standing stones near the lake.
- Jardins du coeur is a garden in the town.
Fremhævede lister
Oplevelser
- Soak in the thermal baths.
- Visit the castle and its museums.
- Walk or cycle along the lake.
- Swim at the lake beach in summer.
- Take a boat on Lake Neuchâtel.
Ture og aktiviteter
Yverdon-les-Bains — Kort
Dagsture
Områder at udforske
Ankomst
- By air: Geneva is the main airport, about 1 hour 15 minutes away by train.
- By train: Yverdon is on the line between Lausanne and Neuchâtel. Check times on SBB.
- The station is a short walk from the old town.
Transport
- The old town and lakefront are small and easy to walk.
- Local buses serve the spa and suburbs.
- Bike paths run along the lake.
Kørsel
- A car is not needed in the town.
- Parking in the centre is paid.
- The A1 motorway passes close by.
Mad og drikke
Try lake fish, such as perch, and local cheese. The Vaud region is known for white wine and for papet vaudois, a leek and sausage dish. The old town has many cafés.
People speak French. English is understood in hotels.
Sikkerhed og sundhed
- Yverdon is very safe.
- The thermal baths are hot. Follow time limits.
- Lake water is cold in spring.
- Tap water is safe to drink.
Historie
The area was a Celtic and later Roman settlement, known as Eburodunum. The hot springs have been used for bathing since then. In the 13th century, a castle was built by the Duke of Savoy.
In the early 19th century, the educator Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi ran a famous school in the castle. The spa opened in the 18th century and grew into a modern resort.
Fakta om landet
Quick practical facts for Switzerland at a glance:
- Valuta
- schweizerfranc CHF CHF · Kortbetaling · Bredt accepteret
- Nødnumre
- 112
- Elektricitet
- 230 V · 50 HzType C / Type J
- Sprog
- tysk, fransk, italiensk, rætoromansk
- Postevand
- Kan drikkes
- Kørselsside
- Højre
- Landekode
- +41
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