A place where summer takes on a whole new dimension? The Nouvelle Plage combines adrenaline and relaxation, appealing both to thrill-seekers and to those looking for peaceful moments by the water.
Its Cable ski, the only one of its kind in Switzerland, attracts watersport enthusiasts eager to try water skiing, wakeboarding or kneeboarding, and to experience new sensations on the lake. Just a few steps away, the Alphasurf water sports centre offers a wide range of activities: stand up paddling, pedal boats, or even towable tubes for those who love speed and fun.
The beach itself is designed for everyone: sunbathing areas, safe swimming zones and children’s facilities make the Nouvelle Plage a welcoming, family-friendly spot. And when it’s time to relax with food or drinks, two must-visit places await: La Dérive, a laid-back beach bar with your feet in the sand, and the Restaurant de la Plage, perfect for enjoying a meal with a view over the lake.
With its adjacent campsite, bars, events and a wide range of water sports, the Nouvelle Plage is one of the most popular destinations on Lake Neuchâtel – an unmissable spot for a summer full of fun and discoveries.
Equipment rental: water skiing, wakeboard, air banana, pedal boats, stand-up-paddle, windsurfing, canoeing, motorboat, sailboat
Amenities: beach volleyball pitch, playground for children, ping pong tables, water slide
Accommodation: family tents rental, pods and dormitories
Parking: yes, chargeable
Accessible by car: yes
Accessible by public transportation: yes, tourist mini-train from the regular train station
Animals: dogs are not allowed on the beach or on the lawn all year round
Facilities: beach volleyball court, children's playground, table tennis tables, water slide.
Access
Access by car: Follow Route de la Plage, turn left into Chemin de la Grande Gouille.
Access by public transport: Trains from Payerne or Yverdon-les-Bains, then walk down or take the P'tit Train d'Estavayer-le-Lac (stop "Nouvelle Plage").
Travelling by boat: boats from Yverdon-les-Bains or Neuchâtel.
Car parks: along the Route de la Plage or on the square at Chemin de la Grande Gouille (2 minutes on foot)
Nouvelle Plage
Chemin de la Grande Gouille 2
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
