Summer destinations

The contrast could hardly be more attractive: Estavayerle- Lac’s Old Town, with its picturesque houses, narrow alleys and medieval charm; and, down on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, Estavayer-le-Lac’s alter ego – a trendy and buzzing hub for watersports enthusiasts.

This city is best experienced from above: from the tower of the cathedral of St. Nicholas, for example, or the heights of the Bourguillon Gate, easily reached on the little tourist train.

Dominating the landscape is the deep blue Lac de la Gruyère – just as much as the 2,000-m Moléson, which offers sensational views of the region.

Welcome to a gastronomic adventure! The idyllic resort of Les Paccots, located between Vevey and Fribourg at an airy 1,000 m, has a variety of treats in store for food lovers.

For 800 years a mighty ring wall has protected this little town. Almost fully preserved, and the only one in the country that you can walk along, it no longer keeps strangers out, but welcomes visitors with open arms.

Schwarzsee, the celebrated “black lake” located on the border between the French- and German-speaking parts of Switzerland, appears tranquil enough.