Canton of Vaud · Nyon District · Schweiz

Gland (Gland (BFS 5721)) — Schweiz Reiseführer: Sehenswürdigkeiten, Anreise & Spezialitäten

Gland (Gland (BFS 5721)) in Nyon District, Canton of Vaud, Schweiz (Pop. 13,181, 46.4197°N, 6.273°E): travel guide, train access, local food & highlights.

Offizieller NameGland (BFS 5721)
Region / KantonCanton of Vaud (Nyon District)
Einwohnerzahl13,181
Koordinaten46.4197°N, 6.273°E

Überblick

Gland (Gland (BFS 5721)) is an official municipality in Nyon District within the Canton of Vaud region of Schweiz. Travellers visiting Gland enjoy authentic local architecture, traditional town squares, and easy access to the wider cultural and natural attractions of Canton of Vaud (regional capital: Lausanne).

Anreise & Nahverkehr

40 minutes from Geneva Airport along the Lake Geneva SBB mainline via Lausanne, Vevey and Montreux. From the regional hub of Lausanne, regional trains and local bus connections link directly to Gland and neighbouring municipalities across Nyon District.

Sehenswürdigkeiten & Aktivitäten

  • Historic Center of Gland: Walk the main square, civic landmarks, and historic streets of Gland.
  • Château de Chillon & Montreux Riviera (Canton of Vaud regional highlight)
  • Lavaux UNESCO Vineyard Terraces (Canton of Vaud regional highlight)
  • Lausanne Olympic Museum & Cathedral (Canton of Vaud regional highlight)
  • Glacier 3000 & Villars-sur-Ollon (Canton of Vaud regional highlight)

Lokale Küche & Spezialitäten

  • Papet Vaudois — signature culinary specialty of Canton of Vaud.
  • Filets de perche du Léman — signature culinary specialty of Canton of Vaud.
  • Malakoff fried cheese — signature culinary specialty of Canton of Vaud.
  • Lavaux Chasselas wines — signature culinary specialty of Canton of Vaud.
  • Gruyère & Etivaz alpine cheeses — signature culinary specialty of Canton of Vaud.

Beste Reisezeit

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