Canton of Vaud · Lausanne District · Suisse

Epalinges (Epalinges (BFS 5584)) — Guide de Voyage Suisse : Que Voir, Accès & Gastronomie

Epalinges (Epalinges (BFS 5584)) in Lausanne District, Canton of Vaud, Suisse (Pop. 9,695, 46.5507°N, 6.6685°E): travel guide, train access, local food & highlights.

Nom OfficielEpalinges (BFS 5584)
RégionCanton of Vaud (Lausanne District)
Population9,695
Coordonnées46.5507°N, 6.6685°E

Aperçu Général

Epalinges (Epalinges (BFS 5584)) is an official municipality in Lausanne District within the Canton of Vaud region of Suisse. 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).

Accès & Transports

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.

Que Voir & Que Faire

  • 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)

Gastronomie & Spécialités Locales

  • 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.

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