The canton of Vaud
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The canton of Vaud is located in the west of Switzerland between the famous Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel. The canton is also called “Waadtland” (German: “Kanton Waadt”). There are four scenically different regions: The Alps region, the areas around the two lakes, the Jura and the centre of the region.

The Alps region offers various holiday possibilities. The highest point is the mountain group of Les Diablerets peaking at 3210 meters, in English also called “the devil’s horn”. From here you have a breath-taking view on the Mont Blanc. In winter you can marvellously practice skiing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing or enjoy nature on leisurely winter hiking tours. On the glacier you can ski also in summer.
The lake regions are traditional holiday destinations. Particularly famous is Lake Geneva and the regions around Lausanne, Montreux and Vevey, the so-called Vaud Riviera. Here you can spend an excellent beach holiday, go walking, bicycling and hiking or visit one of the interesting places.
The Jura region offers the possibility to spend a beach holiday, for example on lake "Lac de Joux" in the high valley of Vallée de Joux, as well as various kinds of winter sports. Everywhere in the canton there is a large offer of hotels, chalets and holiday apartments.

The different places in canton of Vaud offer the most different objects of interest and experiences. In Morges on Lake Geneva the spectacular Tulip Festival takes place in spring and the city shines in all imaginable colours.
In the cantonal capital of Lausanne, which is the fifth-largest city of Switzerland and seat of the International Olympic Committee, you find the most significant Olympic Museum.
In Yverdon-les-Bains on Lake Neuchâtel the well-known thermal bath of the Yverdon-les-Bains Thermal Centre awaits the visitor, and the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival takes place in Montreux, which is also called "Pearl of Swiss Riviera".

The wine-producing region of Lavaux, above Lake Geneva belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage.
In Corsier-sur-Vevey stands the much-visited statue of Charlie Chaplin and the “festival international du film de Comédie de Vevey” takes place every year.
The most famous architectural monuments of Switzerland are the former Benedictine monastery and the church of St-Pierre in Romainmôtier.
With approximately 300000 visitors annually the Chillon Castle on the shore of Lake Geneva is the most visited historical building of Switzerland.

Visit this versatile canton, which is both in summer and in winter very interesting and spend a marvellous holiday in the canton of Vaud. Accommodations are available in cosy hotels, holiday apartments and chalets.