Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland

Places to visit near Leysin

Leysin is a town in Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland, home to about 3,066 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 96 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 22 museums and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Château d'Aigle (5 km), Château de la Roche (6 km) and Chapelle Saint Blaise (7 km).

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Leysin, Vaud
Leysin, Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leysin at a glance

Location
Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland
Population
about 3,066
Coordinates
46.3418° N, 7.0115° E
Places within 50 km
190 (190 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Leysin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Leysin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leysin

163 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leysin. The closest is Pierre du Moëllé (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Leysin

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leysin. The closest is Château d'Aigle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Leysin

24 museums within 100 km of Leysin. The closest is Queen: The Studio Experience (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leysin

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leysin. The closest is Lac de la Mouille (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lac de la Mouille · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Lac d'Arvouin · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Vonnes · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Bise · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Darbon · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Fontaine · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~26 km · Must-see

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Churches near Leysin

15 churches within 100 km of Leysin. The closest is Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Leysin

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Leysin. The closest is Réserve Naturelle de Sixt-Passy (45 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Leysin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leysin
  2. 8 km Pierre du Moëllé · viewpoint, Gruyère
  3. 13 km Château d'Aigle · heritage site, Aigle
  4. 3 km Tour de Saint-Triphon · heritage site, Aigle
  5. 1 km Chapelle Saint Blaise · heritage site, Aigle
  6. 2 km Château de la Roche · heritage site, Aigle
  7. 6 km Back to Leysin

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How to reach Leysin

    All places near Leysin by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leysin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints96163Pierre du Moëllé (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3444Château d'Aigle (5 km)
    Museums2224Queen: The Studio Experience (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1420Lac de la Mouille (19 km)
    Churches915Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Réserve Naturelle de Sixt-Passy (45 km)
    Waterfalls35Grotte Aux Fées (17 km)
    Other attractions22La Fourchette (23 km)
    Treks22Via Alpina Red R103 (29 km)
    Caves22Swiss Fort Knox I (31 km)
    Parks22Happyland (44 km)

    Leysin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leysin?

    Château d'Aigle (heritage site, about 5 km), Château de la Roche (heritage site, about 6 km), Chapelle Saint Blaise (heritage site, about 7 km), Tour de Saint-Triphon (heritage site, about 7 km), Pierre du Moëllé (viewpoint, about 8 km), Pic Chaussy (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    190 places on Spotwander: 96 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 22 museums, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leysin?

    Pierre du Moëllé, about 8 km by road; Pic Chaussy (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leysin?

    Château d'Aigle, about 5 km by road; Château de la Roche (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Leysin?

    Queen: The Studio Experience, about 16 km by road; Blonay–Chamby Museum Railway (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leysin?

    Start in Leysin, visit Pierre du Moëllé, then Château d'Aigle, then Tour de Saint-Triphon, then Chapelle Saint Blaise, then Château de la Roche, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leysin?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Leysin

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Leysin’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Leysin on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.