Summertime

Embark on a gourmet cruise on Lake Murten on board a boat of the shipping company. On the menu: Neuchâtel traditional sausage or perch fillets and beautiful scenery!

Canoe through the Grande Cariçaie, a nature reserve on Lake Neuchâtel. Book now to discover local wildlife in an exceptional landscape.

On the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, the "Alphasurf" water sports base is a great place for those who love water sports and activities.

In 1 hour and 15 minutes around Lake Murten! Discover the region from the deck and enjoy the view to Mont Vully, the vineyards, Murten and Avenches..

Windsurfing, kayak and stand up paddle.

Nestled between Nature Reserve and port, the beach of Cheyres invites to a change of scenery. Reeds, music festival and waterfront restaurant: a little holiday atmosphere a few steps from Estavayer-le-Lac. Beach type: fine sand, lawn, shady

Thanks to its nautical centre, visitors have a wide choice of activities to try on and in the water at La Nouvelle Plage. The star of all is the unique ski cable.

It is almost like at the sea: fine white sand, turquoise waters and a light breeze. The blue and white cabins give a little Nordic air to the beach of Gletterens.

On the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, the beach of Portalban offers an ideal location for a holiday including sports, gastronomy and summer relaxation.

Also called "the old" beach, the “Lacustres” beach is appreciated by the natives for its calm and its access to water by the landing stage.

Small and charming, the beach of Chevroux is ideal for swimming or relaxing. Visitors can choose between the sand or the jetty to immerse themselves in the calm waters of Lake Neuchâtel.

Located in the heart of the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve, Plage de Font has a wild, natural feel to it. Nestled between Estavayer-le-Lac and Cheyres, it offers a raw, unfamiliar setting that’s blessed with tranquillity and a gentle way of life. A picnic table and wildlife observatory are just a few steps away.

Salavaux beach is the longest natural sandy beach in Europe (fresh water). It offers relaxation and freshness, from sunrise to sunset.

Opened lido next to the harbour from Avenches and another by the confluence Chandon brook.

Avenches’ sandy beach is located on the edge of the campsite and is the ideal place for a relaxing day on the shores of Lake Murten.

The Murten Classics summer festival is an open-air festival dedicated to classical music.

Created in 1999 on the model of the famous Edinburgh Tattoo, this international music festival is the only one in French-speaking Switzerland.

The Estivale Open Air is one of Switzerland's most beautiful lakeside festivals.

Relaxing on the beach with a host of free gigs, concerts and good food? That's what the Festi’Cheyres promises every summer on Cheyres beach.

Rock The Lakes: Open Air Festival on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel