Lakes & sailing regions

Sail on the most beautiful lakes of French-speaking Switzerland with Boat-Evasion.

Lake Neuchâtel

The largest lake entirely within Switzerland (217 km²), Lake Neuchâtel offers excellent sailing conditions. It is connected to Lake Biel and Lake Murten via canals. Maximum depth 153 m, altitude 430 m. Sailing possible from April to October.

  • 217 km² — 153 m depth — altitude 430 m
  • Category A licence required for boats > 6 kW

Lake Biel

Lake Biel (39 km²) is located between the cantons of Bern and Neuchâtel. It is connected to Lake Neuchâtel via the Broye canal. Known for its islands (Saint-Pierre Island) and as an ideal lake for leisure navigation and fishing.

  • 39 km² — 74 m depth — altitude 429 m
  • Category A licence required for boats > 6 kW

Lake Murten

Small and peaceful Lake Murten (23 km²) is less busy than its neighbours and connected to Lake Neuchâtel via the Broye canal. Ideal for a quiet sailing trip with views of the medieval town of Murten and the Fribourg Alps.

  • 23 km² — 46 m depth — altitude 429 m
  • Category A licence required for boats > 6 kW

Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva is the largest lake in Western Europe (580 km²), shared between Switzerland and France. It offers exceptional sailing with regular winds and Alpine scenery. Ports in the cantons of Vaud, Geneva and Valais on the Swiss side.

  • 580 km² — 309 m depth — altitude 372 m
  • Category A licence required — international French-Swiss regulations
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