natural wonder
Creux du Van
A vast natural rock amphitheatre with vertical 160m cliffs, a wild ridge-walk in the Jura.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Vaud, Switzerland · Europe
Orbe is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Chavornay, 28km from Creux du Van.
Orbe is a town located in Vaud, Switzerland. With a population of 5,132, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Orbe sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Orbe to your route.
Orbe (French: [ɔʁb]; Latin: Urba; older German: Orbach, [ɔʁbax]; Arpitan: Orba) is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud. It was the seat of the former district of Orbe and is now part of the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois.
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Orbe is located in Vaud, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.7250 latitude, 6.5307 longitude.
Orbe has a population of approximately 5,132 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.
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scenic viewpoint
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famous road
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castle
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waterfall
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