About Lake Neuchâtel

When we hear the word - the beach, in the head arises one established association - sea, sand and relax. But who says the sea has a monopoly on vacation? Often the lakes attract no less than the sea, and in some cases even more tourists than the seaside. Lake Neuchâtel can be attributed to this.

Some general information about Lake Neuchâtel. It is located in Switzerland (Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Vaud), total area - 218.3 km², the maximum depth is 152 meters.

The coast of Lake Neuchâtel is a real find for lovers of saturated turquoise water, and even these places are not traditionally famous for memorable landscapes - your vacation certainly won’t be any worse!

There are predominantly sandy beaches, that which primarily situated within the settlements. Perhaps that is why Lake Neuchâtel is popular among travelers who prefer relaxation. However, and other groups of travelers may also like this place. We have even prepared for you several collections to explore the beaches of Lake Neuchâtel - Portalban Plage, Plage d'Yverdon-les-Bains, Plage les Indiennes, Plage du Camping VD 8, Plage de Colombier

The coastline of Lake Neuchâtel is mostly straight, but the absence of winding shapes is compensated by the abundance of natural vegetation that is often present in the region. This vegetation creates a natural shadow that protects vacationers from the sun’s heat on hot days. These can be either rare trees or even dense forest areas, and it is important to be able to find them.

Secluded beach areas, usually popular with lovers of a relaxing holiday, are quite rare. So if you are looking for this type of beach it is recommended to use the filter below.

Lake Neuchâtel Best beaches

view the highest rated beaches in area

Good for Relax

Portalban Plage

Portalban 0.6 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Good
7.8
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
7.8 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Plage d'Yverdon-les-Bains

Yverdon-les-Bains 1.1 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.5 Amenities index
Camping
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Plage du Camping VD 8

Chable-Perron 0.6 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.3 Amenities index

Plage de Cheyres

Cheyres 0.6 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4 Amenities index

Planning a beach holiday, most travelers imagine a beautiful clean and uncrowded beach. The latter during high season, may be unreal. However, sometimes it is possible to find exceptions.

The coast of Lake Neuchâtel is very popular with holidaymakers, so most beaches in season have a high level of occupancy. But this does not mean that there is no less crowded beaches. Such beaches still exist, but there are not so many - about 9. Check selection.

The key popular activity for beach recreation is, of course, swimming. For such activity Lake Neuchâtel has the following features:

  • most beaches are sandy, but in some cases it is recommended to take aqua-shoes;
  • 14 beaches on Lake Neuchâtel, have a normally enter to the water, but there are exceptions;
  • 28 beaches on the coast has high level of transparency;
  • in most cases the cleanliness on Lake Neuchâtel coast is high;

Latest reviews on Lake Neuchâtel's beaches

Plage des Jeunes Rives
10 Xavier L

The beach offers a serene atmosphere with breathtaking views of the lake and mountains.

Plage de la Pointe du Grain
10 Gillz

There is some sand in the water, but only if you know where to go. The water is incredibly clear, and there are vineyards in the background. It feels like being in the Mediterranean, but with freshwater. If you enjoyed my review, please give it a thumbs up!

Portalban Plage
10 Luka Petrovski

This beach is likely the most stunning one in Switzerland. It offers ample parking spots and the chance to have a barbecue under the shade of the trees. The sand on the beach is also present in the water, which is crystal clear. As someone has mentioned before, it resembles a sea.

Plage publique Grande Gouille
10 Lier Tilo

Plage d'Yverdon-les-Bains
10 InnotiveX TV

The beach is an amazing spot for swimming, with crystal clear waters and a refreshing breeze. The locals are incredibly friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall positive experience.

Plage des Pins d'Yvonand
8 Andrei Popescu

This is my first time here for kitesurfing. The positive aspects: There is ample parking available on site, and the setup includes nice showers and shaded areas. Once you're in the water, there is plenty of space to enjoy your ride. The beach has sandy shores and theoretically enough room to safely set up, launch, and land your gear. The negative aspects: Although it's crowded, that's not really a problem. The issue lies in people lacking common sense and behaving without basic respect. Despite having more than 10 hours of good wind, we witnessed several crashes on the beach due to pure stupidity. People really need to relax. Perhaps having a bar that serves a few drinks would have been helpful too.