Nome UfficialeEchallens (BFS 5518)
RegioneCanton of Vaud (Gros-de-Vaud District)
Popolazione5,726
Coordinate46.6384°N, 6.6353°E
Panoramica
Echallens (Echallens (BFS 5518)) is an official municipality in Gros-de-Vaud District within the Canton of Vaud region of Svizzera. Travellers visiting Echallens enjoy authentic local architecture, traditional town squares, and easy access to the wider cultural and natural attractions of Canton of Vaud (regional capital: Lausanne).
Come Arrivare e Muoversi
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 Echallens and neighbouring municipalities across Gros-de-Vaud District.
Cosa Vedere e Fare
- Historic Center of Echallens: Walk the main square, civic landmarks, and historic streets of Echallens.
- 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)
Cucina Locale e Specialità
- 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.
Periodo Migliore
May–Oct. Explore more municipalities in Canton of Vaud or search all 2,113 municipalities in Svizzera.