Yverdon-les-Bains, thermal capital of the Lavaux region of Switzerland
Yverdon-les-Bains
The little town of Yverdon-les-Bains is the Lavaux region’s thermal capital on the southwestern tip of Lake Neuchatel. The 14,000 year old mineral springs from 1500’ depths release mineral-rich waters reputed to help the joints, stomach, muscles, and respiratory tract.
Yverdon-les Bains, Switzerland
The springs attracted the Romans, who settled here. Forty-five Neolithic menhirs (upright stones weighing up to 5 tons) have also been found in the area, vestiges of a Celtic presence dating to 5000BC.
Yverdon-les-Bains tower
The 13th century Chateau d’Yverdon, a medieval castle built by the Peter II of Savoy, dominates the Old Town. The History Museum and Swiss Fashion Museum are inside.
Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
A research center is dedicated to Heinrich Pestalozzi , who established a school here for poor and underprivileged children (1805-1825) using an innovative individualized curriculum.
Pestalozzi statue, Yverdon-les-Bains
Also of interest in the area are Maison d’Ailleurs (House of Elsewhere), the first science fiction museum in Europe, and the Jules Verne Museum, connected by a bridge.
Yverdon-les-Bains
The Grand Hotel des Bains is a magnificent blend of state-of-the-art architecture and history that links to the Thermal Center and offers fine dining.
bath, Grand Hotel des Bains, Yverdon-les-Bains
Dinner was a work of art and service was superb.
soup, Grand Hotel des Bains, Yverdon-les-Bains
wine, Grand Hotel des Bains, Yverdon-les-Bains
dessert, Grand Hotel des Bains, Yverdon-les-Bains
dessert, Grand Hotel des Bains, Yverdon-les-Bains
For lunch, La Grenette is a popular Old Town restaurant featuring local favorites like filets de perches (perch), Tomme Dorée sur craquante (fried cheese), served on salad, and a well-priced plate of the day.
Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
Lake Geneva perch, Switzerland
Gerard Roy’s La Ferme offers the finest regional foods and wines of the region —and great gift ideas.
La Ferme, Yverdon-les-Bains
cheese, La Ferme, Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
cheese, La Ferme, Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
It’s an elegant city with Old World charm, well worth a few days of your Swiss vacation.
Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland