Maison de la rivière 2020 © Raphaël Dupertuis (7) ©RaphaëlDupertuis
Maison de la rivière 2020 © Raphaël Dupertuis (2) ©RaphaëlDupertuis
 Michaël Berthoud
Maison de la Rivière © Maison de la Rivière
Maison de la Rivière © Maison de la Rivière
Maison de la Rivière © Maison de la Rivière

House of the River

Situated in Tolochenaz, near Morges and Lake Geneva, the House of the River is a modern, educational centre dedicated to nature. Perfectly integrated into the Boiron, this unique place offers interactive exhibits inside and entertaining educational activities outside.

Dedicated to this common but little known ecosystem, the House of the River offers a variety of unique facilities: outside activities, lake aquarium, giant tactile wall, educational pond, birdhouses, etc., all perfectly integrated into the countryside. Situated on the Trout Trail, this place combines fun, tourist and educational activities. Perfect for families!

The permanent exhibition tells visitors about the local natural and cultural heritage, highlighted by two key attractions:
- Jacques Piccard’s "F.A.-Forel" submarine, which plunged into the depths of Lake Geneva for 20 years
- the observation channel, unique in Switzerland, where visitors can watch the fish that swim in our rivers.

The House of the River has two main missions:
- fundamental and applied research
- education about the environment, in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.

  • La Maison de la Rivière
  • Chemin du Boiron 2
  • 1131 Tolochenaz - CH


  • Opening hours

  • Practical information

  • Documents

---

---

min.---°C / max.---°C

---

---

min.---°C / max.---°C

Weather forecasts for
Lausanne
------°C---°C
------°C---°C
------°C---°C
------°C---°C
------°C---°C

Terms and conditions

What if our personalised recommendations don’t suit you?

you can choose to base the recommendations displayed on your own requirements and interests. Whether you’re looking for a solo adventure, family activities or a gourmet trip with your spouse, the suggestions made will be based on your own preferences.

You want to find out what the local tourist attractions are based on your current location?

You can use the map on each page to establish your location and find local points of interest. So you’ll be able to explore the canton, region by region, select the places you’re going to visit along a planned route and get a quick idea of what a town has to offer you.

You want to make your own selection? Just store your top picks in favourites!

If you want to store your selection, print it, export it to your free smartphone app "Vaud:Guide” or share it with your friends, you'll can do all this with “Favourites”.

You want to share your wish list And your choices with your friends? That’s simple!