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Lake Geneva Region/Canton Vaud, Swiss Alps
Lake Geneva's famed Chillon Castle, now fabulously restored to its 12th-century gothic glory (courtesy, Switzerland Tourism Board)
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Vaud Family Travel Tips

By Christine Loomis

  • Cross-country skiing on Glacier 3000 mid-summer.
  • Learning about cheese in Chateau-d'Oex and Leysin.
  • Hot-air ballooning over Chateau-d'Oex.
  • Going into a working salt mine in Bex.
  • Visiting castles in Aigle and Chillon.

Family Overview: Lake Geneva Region/Canton Vaud, Swiss Alps

By Christine Loomis
The Lake Geneva Region, or Canton Vaud, wraps around Lake Geneva and includes two mountain ranges. The Jura, separating the Rhine and Rhone rivers, straddles Switzerland's border with France. To the south, the Vaud Alps are home to four of Switzerland's Families Welcome resorts, meaning they have a wealth of programs, activities, and special offers for parents and kids. Read More

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Hotels

Hotel du Golf

Villars-sur-Ollon
1884 Villars-sur-Ollon

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Hotel Les Sources

Chemin du Vernex
Les Diablerets

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Domaine de la Croix de Javernaz

Line et Claude Magnin
1884 Villars-sur-Ollon Suisse 1884 Map

Distance: 27.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Lac Léman (Lake Geneva)

expert favorite attraction
Lakeside
1006

Distance: 5.5 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Castle Chillon

expert favorite attraction
On the shores of Lake Geneva


Distance: 17.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Castle Chillon is a 13th-century castle that occupies a rocky islet and is connected to the... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Aigle Castle

Aigle, Switzerland

Distance: 24.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Aigle Castle is a renowned castle built in the 12th century. It houses the Vine and Wine Museum, which preserves the heritage of the wine growers and the cultural traditions of wine. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Vaud

Distance (mi.)
Geneva International Airport 35.5 map
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg 81.3 map
Lyon Satolas Airport 101.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Vaud

Distance (mi.)
Berne Belp Airport 46.0 map
Annecy-Meythe Airport 53.2 map
Basel/Mulhouse EuroAirport French 86.5 map

Vaud Vacation Rentals

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from: $224

L'Eau-Vive

Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Balcony, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Laundry, Oven, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR
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from: $300

Rallye ta?t

Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Full kitchen, Garage, Laundry, Non-Smoking, Oven, Pets OK, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV
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from: $188

Niveole

Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Full kitchen, Garage, Laundry, Oven, Phone, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV
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