Lac de Joux

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Lac de Joux

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Lac de Joux, a stunning lake in the Vaud Jura, morphs into Europe’s largest ice skating rink in winter, perfect for water sports and scenic hikes year-round.  

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"Switzerland's Lake Joux, nestled in the Jura Mountains near the country's western border with France and an hour's train ride from Lausanne, is the largest free skating rink in all of Europe when it freezes over in winter. On weekends, vendors set up stalls on the surface of the lake itself, selling hot food and drink to hungry skaters." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"Ice Skating and Insane Beauty Situated on the border with France in the Vaud Jura, Lac de Joux is one of the biggest natural ice rinks in Europe. Thousands flock there when the lake freezes over, and the misty evening air and mountains create a dreamlike scene reminiscent of a Roman Polanski movie."

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js kiss

Google
Lovely lake in a green valley. We drove all around it making stops every now and then. Nice waters, lovely huts and shacks along the way. A really nice wander!

Ritesh Sharan

Google
Really beautiful Lake about an hour drive from Lausanne. It's an awesome hike if you are up for it with some breathtaking views from the top. The hike is not too tough and can be done in just about an hour, ending with a nice restaurant at the top of hill. The return leg of the hike can be done via a forested area though if you do that, then the start and end points of the hike will be about a km off. There are also restaurants around the lake and public parking areas are also available.

Michał Gałka

Google
Small very nice lake. An open-air old train museum near by. Perfect to cycle around 🚲

LiVes

Google
Beautiful lake. nice walks, ideal for practicing different sports: kitesurfing, windsurfing, swimming. I recommend

Ross H

Google
Definitely an underrated spot! Views of the lake from Le Pont are lovely, less touristy which is great but a great chilled vibe. Plenty of walks, rest spots and access on the train from Lausanne via Vallorbe / Le Pont.

Tomasz Susuł

Google
Lovely lake with beautiful surroundings and a hike trail along. A great place for a quite walk on the weekend!

Melody

Google
Beside two campsites it’s not possible to stay for the Night on the parking in the lake area If You have a camper… it’s not allowed.. and there is just rocky beach…

Angélique Met

Google
Nice little lake where you can do ice skate during winter

js kiss

Google
Lovely lake in a green valley. We drove all around it making stops every now and then. Nice waters, lovely huts and shacks along the way. A really nice wander!

Ritesh Sharan

Google
Really beautiful Lake about an hour drive from Lausanne. It's an awesome hike if you are up for it with some breathtaking views from the top. The hike is not too tough and can be done in just about an hour, ending with a nice restaurant at the top of hill. The return leg of the hike can be done via a forested area though if you do that, then the start and end points of the hike will be about a km off. There are also restaurants around the lake and public parking areas are also available.

Michał Gałka

Google
Small very nice lake. An open-air old train museum near by. Perfect to cycle around 🚲

LiVes

Google
Beautiful lake. nice walks, ideal for practicing different sports: kitesurfing, windsurfing, swimming. I recommend

Ross H

Google
Definitely an underrated spot! Views of the lake from Le Pont are lovely, less touristy which is great but a great chilled vibe. Plenty of walks, rest spots and access on the train from Lausanne via Vallorbe / Le Pont.

Tomasz Susuł

Google
Lovely lake with beautiful surroundings and a hike trail along. A great place for a quite walk on the weekend!

Melody

Google
Beside two campsites it’s not possible to stay for the Night on the parking in the lake area If You have a camper… it’s not allowed.. and there is just rocky beach…

Angélique Met

Google
Nice little lake where you can do ice skate during winter