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Lucens

Lucens is a town in District de la Broye district, Vaud, Switzerland of about 2,192 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 forts & heritage and 29 museums. The must-see places are Lucens Castle, Château de Surpierre and Moudon Castle.

46.7085° N, 6.8393° EPop. 2,192

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km137
Must-see292
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lucens Castle, heritage site near Lucens
Must-see

Lucens Castle

Heritage site · 1 km · Région Littoral

Château de Surpierre, heritage site near Lucens
Must-see

Château de Surpierre

Heritage site · 6 km

Moudon Castle, heritage site near Lucens
Must-see

Moudon Castle

Heritage site · 7 km · District de la Glâne

Places near Lucens by type

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One day from Lucens

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:02 pm

61 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 Lucens
  2. Château de Surpierreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Château de Romontheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Château de Rueheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Moudon Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Château de Donneloyeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Lucens
Today’s loopLucensStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lucens?

Lucens Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Château de Surpierre (heritage site, about 6 km), Moudon Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Château de Moudon (heritage site, about 7 km), Château de Romont (heritage site, about 8 km), Vitromusée Romont (museum, about 8 km).

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

137 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 forts & heritage, 29 museums, 9 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lucens?

Niremont, about 25 km by road; Le Moléson (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lucens?

Lucens Castle, about 1 km by road; Château de Surpierre (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lucens?

Start in Lucens, visit Château de Surpierre, then Château de Romont, then Château de Rue, then Moudon Castle, then Château de Donneloye, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.