Why people love visiting historic Avenches
The area's monuments and history are just a few of the reasons to vacation in Avenches. There's no shortage of things to see and do in the area.Many of our vacation rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters, and sometimes even a hot tub for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Avenches
Are you searching for things to do while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to check out everything that Avenches has to offer. These are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Place Pury (9.3 mi / 14.9 km)
- Payerneland (6.3 mi / 10.1 km)
- Château d’Auvernier (10.2 mi / 16.4 km)
- Domaine de Chambleau (10.8 mi / 17.3 km)
- Madeleine Ruedin Vins (2.8 mi / 4.6 km)
- Cave des Marnes (3 mi / 4.8 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Avenches
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to take in the scenery, Avenches is a great place to get out in nature. These are some of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Lac de Morat (3.6 mi / 5.7 km)
- Lac de Neuchatel (9.1 mi / 14.7 km)
- Neuchatel Botanical Garden (9.7 mi / 15.6 km)
- Gorges de l'Areuse (11.5 mi / 18.5 km)
- Areuse Gorge (14.8 mi / 23.8 km)
- Lake Biel (15.1 mi / 24.3 km)
How to get to and around Avenches
Fly into Bern (BRN-Belp), the closest airport, located 21.7 mi (35 km) from the city center.