District du Gros-de-Vaud district, Vaud, Switzerland

Places to visit near Penthéréaz

Penthéréaz is a town in District du Gros-de-Vaud district, Vaud, Switzerland. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 forts & heritage, 24 museums and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ancien Canal d'Entreroches (5 km), Château d'Echallens (6 km) and Musée du Blé Et du Pain (6 km).

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Penthéréaz, Vaud
Penthéréaz, District du Gros-de-Vaud district, Vaud, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Penthéréaz at a glance

Location
District du Gros-de-Vaud district, Vaud, Switzerland
Coordinates
46.6817° N, 6.6039° E
Places within 50 km
123 (123 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 Penthéréaz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Penthéréaz: 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 Penthéréaz

98 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Penthéréaz. The closest is Col de l'Aiguillon-Grange Neuve (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Penthéréaz

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Penthéréaz. The closest is Ancien Canal d'Entreroches (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Penthéréaz

43 museums within 100 km of Penthéréaz. The closest is Musée du Blé Et du Pain (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Penthéréaz

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Penthéréaz. The closest is Musée de la Machine à Écrire (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Penthéréaz

26 churches within 100 km of Penthéréaz. The closest is Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Lausanne (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Penthéréaz

7 parks within 100 km of Penthéréaz. The closest is Parc de Mon Repos (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Penthéréaz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Penthéréaz
  2. 9 km Château de La Sarraz · museum, District de Morges
  3. 1 km Musée du Cheval · museum, District de Morges
  4. 4 km Ancien Canal d'Entreroches · heritage site, District de Morges
  5. 8 km Château d'Echallens · heritage site, District du Gros-de-Vaud
  6. 1 km Musée du Blé Et du Pain · museum, District du Gros-de-Vaud
  7. 6 km Back to Penthéréaz

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Penthéréaz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2898Col de l'Aiguillon-Grange Neuve (19 km)
    Forts & heritage4065Ancien Canal d'Entreroches (5 km)
    Museums2443Musée du Blé Et du Pain (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs927Musée de la Machine à Écrire (22 km)
    Churches1226Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Lausanne (22 km)
    Parks27Parc de Mon Repos (22 km)
    Caves27Grotte de Cottencher (44 km)
    Other attractions36Abbatiale de Romainmôtier (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Lac de Remoray (35 km)
    Waterfalls05Cascade du Bief de la Ruine (55 km)
    Treks03Le Chaux-de-Fonds Grenier - Le Chaux-de-Fonds (62 km)

    Penthéréaz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Penthéréaz?

    Ancien Canal d'Entreroches (heritage site, about 5 km), Château d'Echallens (heritage site, about 6 km), Musée du Blé Et du Pain (museum, about 6 km), Musée du Cheval (museum, about 9 km), Château de La Sarraz (museum, about 9 km), Tumulus d'Assens (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 forts & heritage, 24 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Penthéréaz?

    Col de l'Aiguillon-Grange Neuve, about 19 km by road; Aiguilles de Baulmes (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Penthéréaz?

    Ancien Canal d'Entreroches, about 5 km by road; Château d'Echallens (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Penthéréaz?

    Musée du Blé Et du Pain, about 6 km by road; Musée du Cheval (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Penthéréaz?

    Start in Penthéréaz, visit Château de La Sarraz, then Musée du Cheval, then Ancien Canal d'Entreroches, then Château d'Echallens, then Musée du Blé Et du Pain, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Penthéréaz?

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

    Towns near Penthéréaz

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