Estavayer-le-Lac offers you a mix of sights and nature. The old town with the Château de Chenaux and the street art facades are enchanting. You’ll love the sandy beaches, the water skiing lift and the forays through the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve.
This is Estavayer-le-Lac
Estavayer-le-Lac is situated in the west of Switzerland, in the
Fribourg region. The small town on
Lake Neuchâtel is a popular destination thanks to its old town, including the
Château de Chenaux, and its nature reserves, beaches and opportunities for water sports.
Discover Estavayer-le-Lac
Start your day with a discovery tour through the cobbled streets of the old town, passing historic buildings such as the gothic Church of St. Laurent. At the Place de Moudon, enjoy a stop at one of the cosy cafes there. On your way to the
Château de Chenaux, marvel at the works of street art on the facades that are part of the
ArtiChoke trail. The tour of the Savoyard castle with its towers and gardens will take you back to the Middle Ages.
The lakefront with its beach and water sports
Sailboats and
cruisers dock and depart from Estavayer-le-Lac’s port. Following the lakeside path, you’ll come to the rose garden, where hundreds of roses bloom in summer – these are the symbol of the city. Estavayer-le-Lac offers beautiful
sandy beaches, one of which is the Nouvelle Plage, with a restaurant, campsite and a particularly special attraction: the longest water skiing lift in Switzerland.
The Grande Cariçaie nature reserve
Discover one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Switzerland around Estavayer-le-Lac. The
Grande Cariçaie stretches for 40 kilometres along
Lake Neuchâtel and has remarkable biodiversity. Explore the natural paradise by bike or
on foot on specially created paths. Or how about a foray along the reeds
in a canoe while accompanied by a biologist?
Around Estavayer-le-Lac
Enjoy a boat trip to the
northern shore of Lake Neuchâtel, with its vineyards, wine-growing villages and the charming city of
Neuchâtel. The
Laténium museum of pile dwellings can also be found here. Not far from Estavayer-le-Lac is
Payerne with its magnificent abbey church. Other popular destinations include the Zähringen town of
Murten and
Yverdon-les-Bains with its
wellness and thermal centre.
Experience Estavayer-le-Lac for less
When you stay in the Fribourg region for one night or more, you’ll receive the
“Be my Guest” guest card, in the form of a QR code. This offers you discounted access to offerings such as the mini-train through Estavayer-le-Lac, the water skiing lift,
boat trips and admission to museums.
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