Canton of Vaud
1. Lausanne
Activities: Olympic Museum, Old Town, Lake Geneva.
Family: Hermitage Park (free), Aquatis (fee).
Couple: Dinner by the lake (fee).
Single-person: Stroll along the quays (free).
2. Montreux
Activities: Walk along the lake, Chillon Castle.
Family: Independence Park (free), castle tour (fee).
Couple: Lake cruise (fee).
Single-person: Summer jazz festival (fee).
3. Yverdon-les-Bains
Activities: Thermal baths, castle, and lake.
Family: Yverdon beach (free), guided tours of the castle (fee).
Couple: Spa and wellness (fee).
Single-person: Hiking around the lake (free).
4. Vevey
Activities: Chaplin Museum, lakeside walk.
Family: Independence Park (free), museum tour (fee).
Couple: Dinner at a restaurant with a view (fee).
Single-person: Explore local markets (free).
5. Gstaad
Activities: Ski resort, shopping.
Family: Ice skating (fee).
Couple: Romantic dinner (fee).
Single-person: Hiking (free).
6. Vaud Riviera
Activities: Lakeside villages, walks.
Family: Beaches (free).
Couple: Lake cruise (fee).
Single-person: Explore the villages (free).
7. Chillon Castle
Activities: Historical tour, exploration of the gardens.
Family: Guided tour (fee).
Couple: Picnic in the gardens (free).
Single-person: Explore the exhibitions (fee).
8. Les Diablerets
Activities: Skiing in winter, hiking in summer.
Family: Adventure park (fee).
Couple: Spa at the hotel (fee).
Single-person: Hiking on marked trails (free).
9. Aigle
Activities: Castle, vineyards.
Family: Visit the castle (fee).
Couple: Wine tasting (fee).
Single-person: Hike in the vineyards (free).
10. Morges
Activities: Gardens, lakeside.
Family: Morges beach (free).
Couple: Dinner overlooking the lake (fee).
Single-person: Stroll through the gardens (free).
Canton of Geneva
11. Geneva
Activities: Jet d’Eau, Old Town, museums.
Family: Parc La Grange (free), Natural History Museum (free).
Couple: Dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant (fee).
Single-occupied: Visit the Palais des Nations (fee).
12. Carouge
Activities: Bohemian neighborhood with boutiques and cafés.
Family: Carouge Market (free).
Couple: Pottery workshop (fee).
Single-occupied: Stroll through the narrow streets (free).
13. Château de Prangins
Activities: Tour of the château and gardens.
Family: Educational activities (fee).
Couple: Stroll through the gardens (free).
Single-occupied: Visit the exhibitions (fee).
14. Parc des Bastions
Activities: Stroll, children’s games.
Family: Playground (free).
Couple: Relax in the park (free).
Alone: Read on a bench (free).
15. English Garden
Activities: Walk, flower clock.
Family: Playground (free).
Couple: Picnic by the lake (free).
Alone: Duck watching (free).
Canton of Fribourg
16. Fribourg
Activities: Medieval Old Town, Poya Bridge.
Family: Visit the Natural History Museum (fee).
Couple: Cheese tasting (fee).
Single-person: Stroll along the Sarine River (free).
17. Broc
Activities: Maison Cailler, chocolate factory.
Family: Visit the chocolate factory (fee).
Couple: Chocolate tasting (fee).
Single-person: Hiking in the region (free).
18. Gruyères
Activities: Castle, cheese.
Family: Visit the castle (fee).
Couple: Cheese tasting (fee).
Single-person: Walk through the village (free).
19. Charmey
Activities: Ski resort, thermal baths.
Family: Thermal baths (fee).
Couple: Dinner at a local restaurant (fee).
Individual: Hiking (free).
20. La Gruyère
Activities: Landscapes, hiking.
Family: Visit the cheese dairy (fee).
Couple: Picnic in nature (free).
Individual: Exploring the trails (free).
Canton of Neuchâtel
21. Neuchâtel
Activities: Castle, lake, and museums.
Family: Neuchâtel beach (free), visit to the Ethnographic Museum (fee).
Couple: Lake cruise (fee).
Single-person: Lakeside walk (free).
22. Creux du Van
Activities: Rocky cirque, hiking.
Family: Easy hike (free).
Couple: Picnic with a view (free).
Single-person: Wildlife observation (free).
23. Val-de-Travers
Activities: Absinthe distilleries, nature.
Family: Distillery tour (fee).
Couple: Romantic hike (free).
Single-person: Gorge exploration (free).
24. Lake Biel
Activities: Water sports, hiking.
Family: Beach (free). Couple: Pedal boat rental (fee).
Single: Hike around the lake (free).
Canton of Valais
25. Sion
Activities: Tourbillon Castle, old town.
Family: Castle tour (fee).
Couple: Wine tasting (paid).
Single: Vineyard walk (free).
26. Zermatt
Activities: Matterhorn mountain, hiking.
Family: Visit the Matterhorn Museum (paid).
Couple: Cable car ride (paid).
Single: Hiking around Zermatt (free).
27. Aletsch Arena
Activities: Glacier, hiking.
Family: Glacier tour (paid).
Couple: Cable car ride (paid).
Single: Hiking the trails (free).
28. Visp
Activities: Old town, nature.
Family: Children’s park (free).
Couple: Dinner at a local restaurant (paid).
Single: Walk along the river (free).
Canton of Jura
29. Delémont
Activities: Old town, museums.
Family: Parc des Bains (free).
Couple: Brewery tour (fee).
Solo: Riverside walk (free).
30. Saint-Ursanne
Activities: Medieval old town, nature.
Family: City tour (free).
Couple: Riverside picnic (free).
Solo: Hiking in the surrounding area (free).
31. Mont Terri
Activities: Cave tour, hiking.
Family: Guided tour (fee).
Couple: Romantic hike (free).
Solo: Trail exploration (free).
Conclusion
This list offers a wide range of places to visit in French-speaking Switzerland, with activities suitable for all types of visitors. Whether you’re traveling with family, as a couple, or alone, you’ll find plenty of options to enjoy this beautiful region. Don’t hesitate to explore further and discover the hidden treasures of French-speaking Switzerland!
