Château d'Eclépens: A Taste of Swiss Elegance

Getting There

• Train

  From Vevey train station, take the train in the direction of Lausanne. Get off at the next stop, which is Montreux. From Montreux, transfer to a train heading towards Yverdon-les-Bains and get off at Eclépens. Once you arrive at Eclépens station, exit the station and head west on Route de la Gare. Continue straight for about 600 meters until you reach the intersection with Rue du Château. Turn left on Rue du Château, and after about 300 meters, you will find Château d'Eclépens on your right at Château d'En-Haut 3.

• Bus

  From Vevey, head to the Vevey bus station located near the train station. Take bus number 211 towards Eclépens. Stay on the bus for approximately 20 minutes, and get off at the Eclépens, Château stop. After getting off, walk back towards the main road, then turn left on Route de la Gare. Continue along this road for about 400 meters until you reach Rue du Château. Turn right onto Rue du Château, and Château d'Eclépens will be on your left at number 3.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bicycle in Vevey. Start by riding along the lakeside promenade towards Montreux. Once you reach the Montreux area, follow the signs for Route de la Gare towards Eclépens. The total cycling distance is approximately 12 km, which should take about 45 minutes. Upon reaching Eclépens, turn onto Rue du Château and continue until you find Château d'Eclépens on your left at Château d'En-Haut 3.

• Walking

  For those who enjoy walking, it is a long trek from Vevey to Eclépens, approximately 12 kilometers. Start from the center of Vevey and head towards the lakeside promenade. Follow the path along Lake Geneva until you reach Montreux. From Montreux, navigate through local streets heading towards Eclépens. Take Route de la Gare, and then turn onto Rue du Château. After walking for about 2.5 hours, you will arrive at Château d'Eclépens located at Château d'En-Haut 3.