Yverdon-les-Bains Castle - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Yverdon-les-Bains Castle
Yverdon-Les-Bains Castle was built by Peter, Count of Savoy in the 13th century as a defensive construction and a stately residence. The castle is today a multi-purpose cultural center, housing a regional museum, a theatre, various conference rooms, and the oldest public library of French-speaking Switzerland, founded already in 1763.
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Maison d'Ailleurs
0.05km from Yverdon-les-Bains Castle
The Maison d’Ailleurs is the only Swiss museum dedicated solely to science fiction and is the only public institution of its kind in the world. The archives of the museum contain around 70,000 documents related to science fiction or utopia, including some very old or unique pieces.
Le Chasseron
11.34km from Yverdon-les-Bains Castle
The mountain Le Chasseron lies at 1,607m in the Jura mountains of the Canton of Vaud.
Romainmôtier Priory
16.65km from Yverdon-les-Bains Castle
Romainmôtier Priory is a former Cluniac priory in the municipality of Romainmôtier-Envy in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is entered on the Swiss inventory of the cultural property of national and regional significance.
Creux du Van
19.18km from Yverdon-les-Bains Castle
It is a very well known, amphitheater-shaped natural attraction of the area, it is located at the heart of a nature reservation area of 15.5 km².
Mont d'Or
22.24km from Yverdon-les-Bains Castle
Mont d’Or is a peak of the Jura Massif. Located a few miles from the Franco-Swiss border, Mont d’Or naturally stands out as the perfect location for a beautiful family hike with its panoramic view of the Lake Geneva Basin, the Alps, and the nearby mountains, such as the Suchet and the Dent de Vaulion. A beautiful skii location and Several ski lifts are located on both west and east sides of the mountain.
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