Vaud

A large French-speaking canton on the north shore of Lake Geneva, known for the Lavaux vineyard terraces, Montreux and Chillon Castle.

Vaud lies in western Switzerland. Its capital, Lausanne, sits on the north shore of Lake Geneva and is the home of the International Olympic Committee, with the Olympic Museum. The Lavaux vineyard terraces on the lakeshore are a World Heritage site, Montreux is known for its jazz festival and lakeside promenade, and nearby Chillon Castle stands on the water. The Alps have ski areas such as Les Diablerets and Villars, and the Vallée de Joux in the Jura is a major watchmaking center. From spring to autumn it is good for lake cruises and vineyard visits, and in winter for skiing. Geneva Airport is the nearest air gateway.

Destinations

• Vevey & Montreux
• Lausanne
• Gstaad
• Neuchâtel

Itineraries

• Classic Swiss Alps & Lakes: Zurich to Geneva – In via Zurich and out via Geneva, connecting Lucerne, Jungfrau, Zermatt, and Lake Geneva.
• Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Follow the official scenic rail loop, riding the GoldenPass, Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and Gotthard Panorama Ex…
• Grand Tour of Switzerland Self-Drive – A clockwise self-drive journey through four language regions, crossing high mountain passes to connect snow-capped peak…
• Lake Geneva Riviera & Gruyères – Travel east along the lake through the Lavaux Vineyards and Chillon Castle, and head to Gruyères for traditional cheese.
• Basel, Jura Watch Valley & Bern – A cultural route in Northwest Switzerland: an art capital, World Heritage watchmaking towns, Creux du Van, and the capi…