Swiss Vapeur Parc

Name: Swiss Vapeur Parc
Address: Route Du Port 10 Opposite of Route de la Plage, Le Bouveret, 1897, Le Bouveret, 1897, CH
Telephone: +41 24 481 44 10

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Visit: 2–3 hours
Good on a rainy day

Enfant moins de 3 ans CHF 6

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About

Swiss Vapeur Parc is a miniature railway park beside the harbour in Le Bouveret, on Lac Léman.

Menu & prices

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Swiss Vapeur Parc — Stone miniature castle with towers and a surrounding courtyard

Swiss Vapeur Parc — Miniature stone church with a steep roof and outdoor tables

Swiss Vapeur Parc — Replica Swiss house with storefronts and a terrace

Swiss Vapeur Parc — Small stone building with a red tiled roof beside the railway

Swiss Vapeur Parc — White miniature hotel building nestled among trees and rocks

Swiss Vapeur Parc — Modern circular building replica beside a mountain landscape

Swiss Vapeur Parc — Miniature village and railway displayed inside the park

Why go

See ten coal-fired steam locomotive replicas working like their full-size originals.
See about 20 historically significant buildings from the surrounding region recreated in miniature.
Start the Saint-Luc–Tignousa funicular replica with a push button.
Explore a landscape with two lakes, a dam and more than 120 plant species.

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Prices

Enfant moins de 3 ansCHF 6

From the venue's website · checked 27 Sep 2026

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 18:00Show all

Monday10:00 – 18:00

Tuesday10:00 – 18:00

Wednesday10:00 – 18:00

Thursday10:00 – 18:00

Friday10:00 – 18:00

Saturday10:00 – 18:00

Sunday10:00 – 18:00

What's in season

JunThe International Steam Festival takes place every June.

With kids

Children aged 3 to 15 can get an annual pass with one accompanied driving turn on an RhB train.
Admission for children under 3 costs CHF 6.

Shorts

History

At opening, the park had two locomotives: one steam-powered and one petrol-powered. Most locomotives were built by Balson AG in Stein am Rhein; the Mallet and Stuart were imported.

late 1970sThe first railway circuit was built in Aigle.
1987The railway moved to Le Bouveret, onto a former football field.
1989The park opened on June 6 during an International Festival of Steam.
1996The 50-metre Freddy Grimm bridge was built and named after a park founder.
2007The grounds had grown from 9,000 to 17,000 square metres; the steam locomotive fleet had reached nine.

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2015Port-Valais granted the park an additional 4,000 square metres.
2018A new loop through the 57-metre Gothard tunnel entered service.
2023Bellevue station entered service.

How to get there

5 minOn footThe railway station is a five-minute walk from the park.
10 minOn footThe boat landing is a ten-minute walk from the park.
ParkingA 40-space car park is in front of the park.
5 minParkingA 120-space car park is a five-minute walk away.

Sources: Swiss Vapeur Parc - Wikipedia · Accueil - Swiss Vapeur Parc · Votre visite - Swiss Vapeur Parc · Tarifs - Swiss Vapeur Parc · Swiss Vapeur Parc - Wikipedia · Swiss Vapeur Parc - Wikipedia · Swiss Vapeur Parc - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026

Where

Route Du Port 10 Opposite of Route de la Plage, Le Bouveret, 1897

Website: swissvapeur.ch/
Phone: +41 24 481 44 10

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

How much does admission cost for children under 3?

Admission for children under 3 costs CHF 6.

Where can I see the drinks and crêpe menus?

View the drinks menu and crêpe menu.

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