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Gland
ℹ️Practical info — Gland
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Visit the WWF Headquarters to see their eco-friendly building and public exhibition spaces.
- Stroll down to Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) via the Route Suisse for beautiful waterfront views.
- Parking near the train station is convenient for day trips to Geneva or Lausanne.
- Check out the local farmers' market on Wednesday mornings for fresh Vaudois produce.
- Bring a reusable water bottle; the public fountains offer excellent Swiss tap water.
🍽 Food
Try this fried cheese dome, a local Vaud specialty, at traditional brasseries near the town center.
Fresh lake perch is best enjoyed at a lakeside restaurant overlooking Lac Léman.
Pair your meal with a crisp Chasselas wine from the nearby La Côte vineyards.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look for local chocolatiers on the main street for handmade pralines and truffles.
Visit a local wine shop to pick up bottles of regional Chasselas or Pinot Noir.
Hike this peaceful trail named after the anti-tank defenses that look like the famous chocolate bar, running from the Jura down to the lake.
A quiet beach area first-rate for a relaxing afternoon by the calm waters of Lake Geneva.
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Gland is a dynamically growing city in the La Côte region of the Canton of Vaud. Originally a quiet farming village, the place has developed rapidly since the 1960s and is today an important residential and economic location in the Geneva-Lausanne metropolitan area. Geographically, Gland lies in a gentle hilly landscape not far from Lake Geneva. The city gained particular fame as the headquarters of global organizations such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). This presence gives Gland an international atmosphere. The city's architecture is predominantly modern, yet traces of its agricultural past can still be found in the old village core. An interesting historical relic is the 'Villa Rose', a former defense fortress from the Second World War, which today serves as a museum. For nature lovers, the surroundings of Gland offer beautiful hiking trails through the vineyards and along the lakeshore. The city is also known for its active cultural life and modern infrastructure, making it particularly attractive for young families. The connection to the A1 motorway and the SBB railway network guarantees quick accessibility to the surrounding economic centers.
- Location: Switzerland
- Top sights: Château de Luins · Dully Castle · Villa de Prangins
- Nearby: Nyon (5 km)
- Population: ~13.800
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
- IUCN headquarters since 1988
- WWF International seat since 1979
- Villa Rose Museum on the Toblerone trail
- Station on the Geneva-Lausanne line
- Area of 8.32 square kilometers
- Formerly an important wine-growing town
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Sights in the town Gland (12)
Plage de La Dullive🎡 recreation
Plage de La Dullive is a wonderfully quiet stretch of beach on the scenic Lake Geneva in Gland. This oasis of relaxation has visitors the chance to sit in silence on the shore and listen to the gentle water. A refreshing swim in the lake brings a welcome cool-down. If you are looking for absolute tranquility, you should visit the beach on a sunny weekday.
Plage de la Falaise🎡 recreation
Plage de la Falaise is located near Gland and enables soothing relaxation right by the water. The beach is characterized by its pleasant simplicity, which is good for getting away from everyday life. The gently sloping shore of Lake Geneva tempts you into long swims. Especially on warm afternoons, this spot is a fine destination for a bathing trip.
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