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La Grande Cariçaie
Poussin de mouette rieuse (Larus ridibundus) sur l’une des îles du Fanel © Christophe Le Nédic / Grande Cariçaie
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The Grande Cariçaie is well known far beyond our borders because of its precious natural habitats, its beautiful and wild landscapes and the rich, historical and cultural heritage. The special features complement each other and can be outlined in the development of a low-impact tourism according to the principles of a sustainable development. Particular attention is turned to the leisure time activities on and around the lake, where the protection of the strongly exploited environment is considered.

With the realization of nature reserves in the Grande Cariçaie, an important precondition for this development was created: thus on one hand protected areas for the fauna on the lake and in the marshes were established and on the other hand some basic behaviour rules were defined such as the driving ban for vehicles within the nature reserves or the obligation to keep dogs on the leash.

Generally speaking the nature reserves are still accessible for nature lovers. Walks, bathing and activities on and around the lake are possible in various places.

Articles in this section

16 August 2011
Maps SwitzerlandMobility
To prepare your trip into the Grande Cariçaie, you may use the online map SwitzerlandMobility, where you can find the most beautiful possibilities for walks and bike tours through the Grande (...)
8 December 2011
Pile-dwelling village Gletterens
More than 6000 years ago people settled down in the area of the Lake of Neuchâtel wherefore there are various traces. The traces of the New Stone Age are particularly numerous and give evidence of the presence of (...)
7 December 2011
Pro Natura Center in Champ-Pittet
The Pro Natura Center in Champ-Pitttet is located at the south end of the Grande Cariçaie, near the town of Yverdon-les-Bains.
8 December 2011
Roman Museum in Vallon
In this museum built on an excavation site of a former Roman mansion from the 2nd and 3rd century AD, you can visit two very precious Roman mosaics, whereof one of them is the 97 m2 large "Venatio" mosaic, the (...)
16 August 2011
The BirdLife Switzerland nature Center of La Sauge
The BirdLife Switzerland nature Center of La Sauge is located in the north-eastern part of the Grande Cariçaie, 3 km from Cudrefin into the direction of Neuchâtel, along the banks of the Broye (...)
7 December 2011
Tourism offices
In the following tourism offices you will find all the informations about possible tours, leisure time activities, markets with regional products, gastronomic offers, accommodation options, (...)
Storm-petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus)
© Deyrmon