Places to visit near

Epalinges

Epalinges is a town in District de Lausanne district, Vaud, Switzerland of about 7,706 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage and 26 museums. The must-see places are Fondation de l'Hermitage, Château Saint-Maire and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Lausanne.

46.5490° N, 6.6683° EPop. 7,706

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km131
Must-see291
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Epalinges

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:36 pm

44 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 Epalinges
  2. Château de Lutryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Fondation de l'Hermitagemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Roman Ruins of Lousonnaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Parc de Mon Repospark · 45 min
  6. Tumulus d'Assensheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Epalinges
Today’s loopEpalingesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Epalinges?

Fondation de l'Hermitage (museum, about 4 km), Château Saint-Maire (heritage site, about 5 km), Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Lausanne (church, about 5 km), Palais de Rumine (museum, about 5 km), Musée Historique de Lausanne (museum, about 5 km), Shoe Museum (museum, about 5 km).

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

131 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 26 museums, 7 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Epalinges?

Mont Pèlerin, about 16 km by road; Montagne des Mémises (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Epalinges?

Château Saint-Maire, about 5 km by road; Tour de l'Ale (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Epalinges?

Start in Epalinges, visit Château de Lutry, then Fondation de l'Hermitage, then Roman Ruins of Lousonna, then Parc de Mon Repos, then Tumulus d'Assens, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.