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Ecublens

Ecublens is a town in District de Lausanne district, Vaud, Switzerland of about 10,262 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage and 26 museums. The must-see places are Parc de Mon Repos, Musée Bolo and Roman Ruins of Lousonna.

46.5290° N, 6.5626° EPop. 10,262

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Within 30 km47 places
Within 50 km125
Must-see290
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Parc de Mon Repos, park near Ecublens
Must-see

Parc de Mon Repos

Park · 1 km · District de l'Ouest lausannois

Musée Bolo, museum near Ecublens
Must-see

Musée Bolo

Museum · 1 km · District de l'Ouest lausannois

Roman Ruins of Lousonna, heritage site near Ecublens
Must-see

Roman Ruins of Lousonna

Heritage site · 4 km

Places near Ecublens by type

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One day from Ecublens

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:18 pm

42 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ecublens
  2. Roman Ruins of Lousonnaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Fondation de l'Hermitagemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Château d'En-Basheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Château de Vullierensheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Château de Morgesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ecublens
Today’s loopEcublensStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ecublens?

Parc de Mon Repos (park, about 1 km), Musée Bolo (museum, about 1 km), Roman Ruins of Lousonna (heritage site, about 4 km), Collection de l’Art Brut (museum, about 6 km), Mudac (museum, about 6 km), Musée de l'Elysée (museum, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ecublens?

125 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage, 26 museums, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ecublens?

Mont Pèlerin, about 25 km by road; Montagne des Mémises (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ecublens?

Roman Ruins of Lousonna, about 4 km by road; Tour de l'Ale (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ecublens?

Start in Ecublens, visit Roman Ruins of Lousonna, then Fondation de l'Hermitage, then Château d'En-Bas, then Château de Vullierens, then Château de Morges, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.