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Plage de Boudry has BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Plage de Boudry is a BeachFinder spot in CH, CH. Today, compare wind 8 km/h · NE, uv 6.6, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
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8 km/h · NE
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Last updated: Aug 12, 09:15 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 74/100
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Updated: Aug 12, 09:15 AM
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23°C
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8 km/h · NE
Gust 14 km/h
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Plage de Boudry
La Plage de Boudry extends along the southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel, in French-speaking Switzerland, a few kilometers east of the city of Neuchâtel. This portion of the lake shore is characterized by gentle banks that gradually descend into the waters of the largest lake entirely within Switzerland. The surrounding landscape blends green meadows and deciduous forests, with the first foothills of the Jura Mountains visible in the background. The lake itself, fed by the Areuse and Aare rivers, offers generally clear and temperate waters depending on the season, suitable for summer swimming. The shore consists of rounded pebbles typical of Alpine lake beaches, which crunch underfoot and offer a characteristic texture at the water's edge. Compared to Plage de Colombier, 2.2 km to the west, Boudry remains more discreet and less frequented, while Plage de Portalban, 6.9 km to the southeast, represents a more structured attraction. The site retains a quiet character, preserved from massive developments, with direct access to the water from the natural shore. Access to the site is free and unrestricted. No supervision facilities are present, and accessibility for people with reduced mobility is not provided. Visitors must anticipate the absence of facilities such as toilets, showers, or catering services on site, which implies a certain self-sufficiency for extended stays.
About this spot
Boudry derives its name from medieval Latin "Bouderie," likely related to the humid lands and marshes that once characterized this lake area. Lake Neuchâtel, formed by the melting of Quaternary glaciers, has shaped the regional landscape and remains central to the identity of French-speaking Switzerland. In the 19th century, the lake shores experienced moderate tourist development, with the emergence of small family seaside resorts. Boudry has retained this local vocation, remaining a bathing spot appreciated by locals rather than a mass tourism site, thus preserving its authentic atmosphere.
Updated 5/9/2026
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8 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
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