Yverdon-les-Bains City Guide

Food ranges from local Swiss dishes like fondue and perch fillets to many international options including Italian, Asian, and Mediterranean. Vegan and vegetarian choices are available.

Nightlife includes bars with live music and a few concert venues. It's quieter than bigger Swiss cities but pleasant.

There are several cafés with good coffee and relaxed atmospheres, including some with work-friendly spaces.

Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. 5-10% in restaurants is common if service is good.

SIM cards are available at airports, carrier stores (Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt), electronics shops, and supermarkets. Swisscom offers the best coverage; eSIMs are widely available.

Yverdon-les-Bains is clean with well-maintained streets and public areas.

24/7 services like some gyms and ATMs are available, but many shops close early.

Major supermarkets like Migros and Coop carry wide product ranges, including some international items. Local specialty stores offer ethnic foods.

Card and mobile payments are widely accepted across Yverdon-les-Bains. TWINT, a local mobile payment app, is popular. Cash is still accepted and handy for small shops or markets.

ATMs (Bancomats/Postomats) from major banks like UBS, Credit Suisse, and PostFinance are common. UBS has a 24/7 ATM for CHF and EUR withdrawals and deposits in town. Some machines may charge CHF 5 fees for foreign cards. Decline DCC at ATMs to be charged in CHF.

Public schools teach in French. International schools offering IB and bilingual programs are in the wider canton. Local English language schools provide courses.

Smaller international and digital nomad community compared to big Swiss cities but good infrastructure and peaceful environment.

Plenty of parks, lakeside green areas, and nearby natural reserves.

Good running opportunities along the lake shores, in parks, and nearby mountain trails.

Several gyms with varied equipment and classes, including 24/7 options, plus sports facilities like swimming pools and tennis courts.

Multiple outdoor clay and indoor synthetic courts available, plus clubs with coaching and online booking.

Two covered padel courts at Padel Parc Yverdon, open year-round with equipment rentals and course options.

Several yoga studios offer various styles and meditation, plus wellness at the thermal baths.

Martial arts schools in judo and boxing available locally.

Jura resorts nearby are good for beginners; Alpine resorts farther away offer more varied terrain.

Kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, and windsurfing hosted at local centres on Lake Neuchâtel with rentals and lessons.

Windsurfing and wakesurfing available on Lake Neuchâtel with clubs and rentals; no ocean-style surfing.

Freshwater lake diving on Lake Neuchâtel with schools and equipment rentals; visibility is limited.

Yverdon's main hospital offers 24/7 emergency services with English-speaking staff. Swiss healthcare is high quality and accessible.

Tap water in Yverdon-les-Bains comes from well-monitored local sources and is safe to drink.

Yverdon-les-Bains offers playgrounds, kid-friendly cafés, and family attractions like amusement parks, museums, and lakeside beaches.

General Swiss inclusivity applies; limited specific LGBTQ venues in Yverdon-les-Bains.

Pet-friendly with parks and outdoor spaces; some accommodation and cafés welcome pets.