Vallorbe Caves

6 km from the French border, the Vallorbe caves are the biggest in Switzerland. Created by the River Orbe, the impressive geological formation consisting of stalactites, stalagmites and limestone columns, enhanced by skilful illumination, is one of the most beautiful in Switzerland and Europe.

One of the best-known attractions in the Yverdon-les-Bains region, the Vallorbe natural caves are well worth a visit. The rich geological formation combined with skilful lighting creates a magical atmosphere for visitors to these caves. Although you’d probably imagine the underground tunnels to be wreathed in silence, this is not the case at all: the river roars noisily but eventually dies down until all you hear is the light trickling of water down the walls.

The Cathédrale, at over 30 m high, is the natural theatre for a sound and light show. The visit concludes with the Fairy Treasure Trove, an amazing collection of 250 minerals from all over the world.

Both summer and winter, the caves remain at a constant and comfortable temperature. Open all year round, the supernatural effects of this exceptional environment are a particular favourite with children and teenagers.

• Opening hours

  From Apr 7, 2024 To May 30, 2024

  Monday

  09:30-16:30

  Tuesday

  09:30-16:30

  Wednesday

  09:30-16:30

  
  

  Thursday

  09:30-16:30

  
  

  Friday

  09:30-16:30

  
  

  Saturday

  09:30-16:30

  
  

  Sunday

  09:30-16:30

  
  

  From Jun 1, 2024 To Aug 31, 2024

  Monday

  09:30-17:30

  Tuesday

  09:30-17:30

  Wednesday

  09:30-17:30

  
  

  Thursday

  09:30-17:30

  
  

  Friday

  09:30-17:30

  
  

  Saturday

  09:30-17:30

  
  

  Sunday

  09:30-17:30

  
  

  From Sep 1, 2024 To Oct 31, 2024

  Monday

  09:30-16:30

  Tuesday

  09:30-16:30

  Wednesday

  09:30-16:30

  
  

  Thursday

  09:30-16:30

  
  

  Friday

  09:30-16:30

  
  

  Saturday

  09:30-16:30

  
  

  Sunday

  09:30-16:30

  
  

• Practical information

  Special openings on request
  Annual closing from November to April

• Prices

  Per Person

  Adult

  CHF 16.-

  Child (Free up to 5 years old)

  CHF 8.-

  
  
  

  Student / Senior

  Per Person

  CHF 14.-

  
  
  

  Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 kids)

  Per Family

  CHF 44.-

  
  
  

  Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 kids)

  Per Family

  CHF 50.-

  
  
  

  Guided visits (on request)

  Per guide (+ entrance)

  CHF 80.-

  
  
  

  Groups (from 12 pers.

  Adults/pen./inv.

  CHF 14.-

  AVS/AI/Stu

  CHF 12.-

  Children

  CHF 7.-