Chateau Salavaux - Vully-les-Lacs

Historic 16th-century château in Switzerland's three-lake region

History & Architecture

Château Salavaux dates back to 1594 and retains its preserved architecture within a vineyard-covered hillside overlooking Lake Murten. The château offers guest rooms with private bathrooms, free toiletries, and hairdryers, set within a building that combines old-world charm with carefully updated interiors. A shared lounge, terrace, and outdoor fireplace provide communal spaces that highlight the building's historic character.

Dining & Wine

The on-site restaurant serves delicacies made from fresh regional products, with Chef Philippe Bouteille crafting dishes that change frequently and are presented on the outdoor terrace beside the stone tower. The hotel's wine cellar offers exclusive tastings of local wines at a surcharge, and the bar features a Berkel slicer for cold cuts as an amuse bouche. Breakfast is a buffet or continental option served daily from 08:00 to 10:00, with egg dishes, breads, cheeses, charcuterie, pastries, and fruit.

Outdoor Activities

Guests at Chateau Salavaux can rent bicycles from the hotel, join bike tours, or explore hiking trails through the surrounding vineyards and apple orchards. Water sports facilities are available on site at Lake Murten, and guests can also go horse riding or fishing in the area. The hotel provides a picnic area and can pack picnic lunches with cheese, ham, bread, and wine for day trips.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The château is set in Salavaux, 5 km from the historic town of Avenches and directly adjacent to Lake Murten, with easy access to both Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel. Natural parks for outdoor recreation surround the property, and Bern-Belp Airport is 37 km away. Guests can use public transport with a bus stop right around the corner, and free private parking is available onsite, including an electric vehicle charging station.

Services & Pet Policies

Château Salavaux provides a concierge service, luggage storage, and currency exchange for guests, along with a shared lounge and TV area. The hotel is pet-friendly, offering a pet basket and designated smoking area, and facilities for disabled guests are available. For business needs, there is a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, and fax/photocopying services.

• History: 16th-century château built in 1594
• Dining: Restaurant using fresh regional products with Chef Philippe Bouteille
• Wine: On-site wine cellar with exclusive local tastings
• Activities: Bicycle rental, water sports, horse riding, hiking, fishing
• Location: 5 km from Avenches, on Lake Murten, between three lakes
• Parking: Free private parking with EV charging station
• Pet policy: Pets allowed with pet basket