Itinéraire

Historic fountains of Yverdon

Historic fountains of Yverdon. © ADNV - Lionel Bourgeois

Length
- 3 km
Length
Ascents | Descents
- 27 m | 30 m
Ascents | Descents
Duration
- 2 h 0
Duration
Technical | Fitness level
- Family friendly | Very easy
Technical | Fitness level

Set off to explore Yverdon-les-Bains along the waterways: the fountains and canals will tell you their stories and share anecdotes, helping you to learn more about these treasures that adorn the town.

Water has shaped the history of Yverdon-les-Bains since time immemorial. While the landscape has changed considerably over the centuries, one only needs to look back in time to imagine Lake Neuchâtel once stretching all the way to the edge of the town centre, before its level dropped and its shores took on their current form. The fountains that later punctuated the urban landscape played an essential role in the development of the neighbourhoods, daily life and the town's activities. This walk invites you to (re)discover these witnesses of the past through fresh eyes. This free, playful walk lets you explore the history of 18 fountains in Yverdon-les-Bains, through texts and photographs from the City Archives.

Good to know

- The walk takes around 1½ to 2 hours. In total, there are 18 “Secrets du Nord vaudois” medals to scan, which allow you to collect points and access historical content provided by the Town of Yverdon-les-Bains.
- The walk is accessible to people with reduced mobility and families with pushchairs.
- From March to October (the fountains are switched off during the winter)