Lakes in Switzerland - crystal waters

Where the water of the River Doubs, which runs along the border between France and Switzerland, is dammed up by a fall of rocks, it forms the Lac des Brenets near Le Locle. The Saut du Doubs waterfall, where the water of the lake returns to the original river bed, is an impressive natural spectacle. In summer, pleasure boats go from Les Brenets to the waterfall. There is a footpath along the side of the Doubs allowing walkers to spend several days in this wild and romantic valley.

Lake Gruyere is one of the prettiest artifical lakes in Switzerland. Pedalos and rowing boats are available for hire.

At 38 kilometres in length and 8 kilometres in width, the Lac de Neuchâtel is the largest lake contained entirely within Swiss borders. The northern shore of the lake is characterised by vineyard landscapes, the southern shore by the largest marshland and bird paradise in Switzerland. Boat cruise enthusiasts can experience all three lakes at the periphery of the Jura – lakes Biel, Murten and Lac de Neuchâtel – on a leisurely, four-hour cruise.