Lavaux, Epesses

BLN landscape

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Lavaux (BLN landscape)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: BLN landscape Lavaux.

Location and surroundings

Lavaux is a bln landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Epesses in the canton of VD. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Lavaux?

Lavaux lies near Epesses in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.4903, 6.7467.

BLN landscape: what is it?

BLN objects are landscapes of national importance, chosen for their character and beauty.

Is Lavaux protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Lavaux in?

Lavaux lies near Chexbres (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Chexbres.

Which protected sites are near Lavaux?

The closest are Lavaux, Weinberg-Terrassen (1 km), Le Flonzaley (1 km) and Le Lanciau (1 km).