Nombre OficialEpalinges (BFS 5584)
Región / ComunidadCanton of Vaud (Lausanne District)
Población9,695
Coordenadas46.5507°N, 6.6685°E
Descripción General
Epalinges (Epalinges (BFS 5584)) is an official municipality in Lausanne District within the Canton of Vaud region of Suiza. Travellers visiting Epalinges enjoy authentic local architecture, traditional town squares, and easy access to the wider cultural and natural attractions of Canton of Vaud (regional capital: Lausanne).
Cómo Llegar y Transporte
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 Epalinges and neighbouring municipalities across Lausanne District.
Qué Ver y Hacer
- Historic Center of Epalinges: Walk the main square, civic landmarks, and historic streets of Epalinges.
- 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)
Gastronomía y Platos Típicos
- 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.
Mejor Época
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