25th slowUp Morat Lake
Overview
Intro
During the annual SlowUp event, 33 km of roads around Lake Morat and through Avenches are closed to vehicles for cyclists, rollerbladers and walkers to enjoy!
A Swiss concept highlighting alternative forms of transport, the idea behind SlowUp is to close a road to traffic for a day so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery around you at your own pace.
Of the 19 participating regions, Lake Morat opens the SlowUp season in French-speaking Switzerland on the last Sunday of April.
Cyclists, walkers and rollerbladers can choose their own starting point on the 33 km circuit around Lake Morat and travel freely round the car-free route in a clockwise direction – with a small exception on selected sections. All along the route and in the SlowUp Villages of Avenches and Murten, there are musical, gastronomic and fun events throughout the day. A popular, enjoyable event whether you come with your family, on your own, as a couple or in a group.
2026 programme in Avenches
Throughout the day, activities are planned in Avenches town centre, as well as free guided tours of the Roman Museum (registration required).
11 a.m.: Free guided tours of the museum in French and German (registration required)
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Street concert by the Bluecyclettes
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Entertainment with Cirque Snick
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Face painting for children
Please note: due to engineering works on the SBB line, Avenches and Faoug stations will not be served between 09:00 and 17:30.
Passengers wishing to board at Avenches are asked to go to the ‘Le Paon’ stop, which will be served exceptionally during the event.
For Faoug, participants are asked to go directly to Morat.
The bus route will be as follows:
Domdidier station → Avenches, Le Paon → route via the A1 → Morat station.
| Contact address |
Region Murtensee / Région Lac de Morat
Hauptgasse 27 3280 Murten / Morat +41 26 670 51 12 info@regionmurtensee.ch |
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| Location |
Avenches Tourisme Place de l'Eglise 3 1580 Avenches Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://www.slowup.ch/murtensee/fr.html |
| Price |
Price :
* Participation : Free
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Event dates
- 26 April 2026