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Prilly

Vaud, Switzerland · Europe

About Prilly

Prilly works well as a base: 10km from Lake Geneva (Lac Léman).

Prilly is a town located in Vaud, Switzerland. With a population of 10,524, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Prilly sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Prilly to your route.

About Prilly

Prilly (French pronunciation: [pʁiji]) is a municipality in Switzerland in the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Ouest Lausannois. It is one of the western suburbs of the city of Lausanne.

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Where is Prilly located?

Prilly is located in Vaud, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.5370 latitude, 6.6046 longitude.

What is the population of Prilly?

Prilly has a population of approximately 10,524 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
10,524
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Vaud
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.5370, 6.6046

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Prilly

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)

Western Europe's largest lake, shared with France, framed by the Alps and lined with vineyards, castles, and the famous Jet d'Eau fountain.

10 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.

11 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Route des Grandes Alpes

France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Montreux

The 'Pearl of the Swiss Riviera' on Lake Geneva, home to the famous jazz festival, Freddie Mercury's statue, and nearby Château de Chillon.

26 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Château de Chillon

A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Gruyères

Car-free hilltop town of a single cobbled street rising to a 13th-century castle amid cheese country, with the surreal twist of the H.R. Giger Museum and its Alien-themed bar inside Château St. Germain.

37 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Creux du Van

A vast natural rock amphitheatre with vertical 160m cliffs, a wild ridge-walk in the Jura.

45 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Pillon

A 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.

50 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Prilly

  • Right hereLavaux Vineyard TerracesUNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
  • 21 kmRoute des Grandes AlpesFrance's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
  • 50 kmCol du PillonA 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.
  • 57 kmSanetsch PassA spectacular dead-end climb from the Rhône vineyards above Sion past the Tsanfleuron glacier to 2,242 m; because no through road exists it stays near-empty, and only a cable car continues to Gsteig.
  • 75 kmCol des AravisA 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.
  • 76 kmAiguille du MidiA vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

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