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Prilly
ℹ️Practical info — Prilly
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
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💡 Tips
- Use the LEB narrow-gauge railway to quickly and comfortably reach the nearby center of Lausanne.
- Check the Vaudoise Aréna schedule for ice hockey games; the atmosphere is unique.
- Since parking around the sports facilities can be expensive, arriving by public transport is recommended.
- Take a walk to Lausanne; the paths often offer surprisingly beautiful views of Lake Geneva.
🍽 Food
Try this traditional leek and potato stew with sausage in local brasseries.
Enjoy a warming fondue in cozy bistros, especially during the winter months.
Buy fresh croissants and artisanal bread at the bakeries near the LEB stations.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Visit this shopping center for everyday errands and a selection of local brands.
Discover Chasselas wines from nearby Lavaux in the local wine shops.
A spacious park on the border with Lausanne, great for a picnic under old trees.
Walk along the quieter sections of the railway line, away from the main traffic.
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Prilly is a dynamic municipality in the canton of Vaud and forms an integral part of the Lausanne metropolitan area near Lake Geneva. The town's development is closely linked to the industrial history of the region, specifically through companies like Bobst, which is headquartered here and world-renowned for packaging machinery. A prominent landmark is the Malley complex, which houses the Vaudoise Aréna, one of Western Switzerland's most modern sports and event centers. It regularly hosts ice hockey games for Lausanne HC as well as international sporting events. Over the past few decades, Prilly has transformed from a rural village into an urban hub, while always prioritizing the protection of green spaces like the park of the Villa de Prilly. The architecture features an interesting mix of historic buildings in the old village core and modern residential estates. Thanks to its excellent public transport connections, including the Lausanne metro and suburban trains, the municipality is an attractive place to live and work. The population is highly international, reflected in a diverse cultural and gastronomic offering. The city administration continuously invests in sustainable urban development and the enhancement of public spaces.
- Location: Switzerland
- Top sights: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Lausanne · Château de Valency · Château de Prilly
- Nearby: Bussigny (4 km)
- Population: ~12.366
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
- Malley hosted the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics
- The Vaudoise Aréna has a capacity of nearly 10,000 spectators
- Bobst is one of the largest employers in the region
- Prilly directly borders the Lausanne district of Malley
- Excellent connections via the M1 metro line
- The municipality is situated at an average altitude of 481 meters
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