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ℹ️Practical info — Ecublens
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💡 Tips
- The EPFL campus is highly walkable; check out the futuristic Rolex Learning Center, open to the public.
- Use the m1 metro line (TSOL) which perfectly connects Ecublens with central Lausanne and Renens.
- Visit on a weekday to experience the animated student life, but note that cafes get very crowded around noon.
- Explore the contrast between the modern university campuses and the traditional, quiet village center of Ecublens.
- Download the local transport app (tl) to easily navigate the bus and metro network in the Lausanne agglomeration.
🍽 Food
Head to the EPFL campus during lunchtime for a diverse array of affordable international food trucks.
Try this traditional Vaudois cabbage sausage at a rustic village inn (auberge).
Grab a quick bite or a sweet treat at the bakeries in the traditional center of Ecublens.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The campus shops offer unique university merchandise and interesting scientific books.
Look for local farm stalls (vente à la ferme) on the outskirts of the town for fresh regional goods.
Take a tranquil stroll along the Venoge river, which forms the natural border of the municipality.
Find a quiet spot among the landscaped green areas of the university campus on a weekend.
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Ecublens in the Canton of Vaud is much more than just a suburb of Lausanne. The community has developed into one of the most important centers for education and innovation in Switzerland. A large part of the campus of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and the University of Lausanne (UNIL) is located within the municipal territory of Ecublens. This significantly shapes the town and gives it a youthful, international, and highly academic flair. Every day, thousands of students and researchers from all over the world flock to the modern campus facilities. Geographically, Ecublens extends from the banks of the Venoge to gentle hills offering views of Lake Geneva. Despite the heavy development by university buildings and industrial zones, there are green oases like the Park of Dorigny. The history of Ecublens stretches far back, as evidenced by the Romanesque church of Motty, which was once part of a Cluniac priory. Economically, the municipality benefits from numerous high-tech companies and service providers that have settled around the universities. Thanks to the m1 metro, Ecublens is excellently connected to the center of Lausanne. The community features a high quality of life with modern sports facilities, cultural events, and an outstanding infrastructure for families and students.
- Location: Switzerland
- Top sights: Musée Bolo · Plage du Pélican · Esplanade Bonaparte
- Nearby: Morges (5 km)
- Population: ~13.518
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 96 | 75 | 92 | 82 | 117 | 107 | 101 | 107 | 80 | 103 | 100 | 109 |
Geography
Facts
- EPFL campus since the 1970s
- University of Lausanne (UNIL) location
- Metro m1 connection to Lausanne
- Romanesque church of Motty
- Area of 5.38 square kilometers
- Adjacent to the river Venoge
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Sights in the town Ecublens (10)
Plage du Pélican🎡 recreation
On the shores of Lake Geneva in Ecublens, Plage du Pélican gives a relaxing stretch of beach. Locals like to come here to savor the cozy atmosphere of the lake. In addition to swimming, the shore invites you for extensive sunbathing. For a pleasant stay, it is worth packing a beach blanket and a good book.
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