Ecublens
in Ouest Lausannois District of Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.529 and 6.563 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 31' 44" and E 6° 33' 45"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:51 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:18 am and 6:58 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Switzerland in Western Europe

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Switzerland. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Ecublens

Ecublens in Ouest Lausannois District (Canton of Vaud) with it's 10,262 inhabitants is a city in Switzerland about 51 mi (or 82 km) south-west of Bern, the country's capital.

Local time in Ecublens is now 11:51 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Ecublens, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Annemasse Airport in France in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 km). The closest airport in Switzerland is Geneva Cointrin International Airport in a distance of 30 mi (or 44 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Switzerland is Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), East. We found 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Renens, Lausanne, Grancy, La Chaux and Apples. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1000 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 18 km/h (11 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

12°C (54 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

12°C (54 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Lausanne Palace and Spa

Address
3,3 mi
7-9 Rue Du Grand-Chene
1002 Lausanne
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Agora Swiss Night By Fassbind

Address
3,2 mi
9 Avenue Rond Point
1006 Lausanne
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Starling Hotel Lausanne

Address
0,9 mi
Route Cantonale 31
1025 St-Sulpice VD
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Château d` Ouchy

Address
3,4 mi
Place du Port 2
1006 Lausanne
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel Lausanne Bussigny

Address
1,9 mi
35 Route de Condemine BUSSIGNY
1030 Bussigny-près-Lausanne
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Continental

Address
3,3 mi
2 Place De La Gare
1001 Lausanne
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Alpha-Palmiers By Fassbind

Address
3,3 mi
Rue Du Petit-Chene 34
1003 Lausanne
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


La Fleur du Lac

Address
2,7 mi
Rue de Lausanne 70
1110 Morges
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Carlton Lausanne Boutique Hotel

Address
3,3 mi
Avenue de Cour 4
1007 Lausanne
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Moevenpick

Address
3,3 mi
avenue de Rhodanie 4
1007 Lausanne
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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PhD Program in Architecture and Sciences of the City, PostCarWorld project

Published: February 10, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: EPFLstudents

Read more: http://phd.epfl.ch.


Trains CFF - SBB Züge - Treni FFS - Gare/Bahnhof/Stazione Morges & Renens - 1991

Published: June 21, 2010
Length: 05:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dav801802

Trains CFF à Morges et à Renens le 13 août 1991. - Re 4/4 II - Re 4/4 I - Ae 4/7 - VU I / EW I - VU II / EW II - VU IV / EW IV.


Lausanne M1 Unil-mouline dir Renens Gare cff

Published: July 17, 2013
Length: 37:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: madgician19

Metro M1 Bem 4/6 des transport lausannois 2 eme partie.


Riot in the City, Multi-Agent Simulation Framework - 2005

Published: October 21, 2011
Length: 56:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: EPFLVRLab

We introduce a new approach to virtual reality simulations with virtual characters. Using a high-level simulation framework, the user is able to collaborate with the agents on solving high-level...


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Published: August 31, 2012
Length: 44:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 10kev22

chavannes-près-renens 1022 blancherie.


Marta Brandão, from the PhD program in Architecture and Sciences of the City

Published: February 16, 2015
Length: 52:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EPFLstudents

Learn more: http://phd.epfl.ch.


Capoeira au Tour de Romandie 2013

Published: May 11, 2013
Length: 29:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Biribas Capoeira

L'Association Biriba's Capoeira à Renens, ville étape du Tour de Romandie 2013, le 24 avril ! L'Association Biriba's Capoeira, basée au centre ville de Renens-VD Suisse, à la rue du Simpon...


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Published: May 09, 2014
Length: 12:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: October 21, 2013
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Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: November 15, 2013
Length: 21:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: QoQa Suisse

Respect de la nature, ingrédients biologiques, qualité sans faille, artisanat local: Cocooning crée des produits de soins ultra-doux et hydratants.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

The École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL, English: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne) is one of the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology and is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Located at 46.5203, 6.56556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
ETH Institutes, Universities in Switzerland, Technical universities and colleges, Educational institutions established in 1853, Nuclear research reactors, Architecture schools in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Lausanne, Engineering universities and colleges in Switzerland

University of Lausanne

The University of Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland was founded in 1537 as a school of theology, before being made a university in 1890. Today about 12,000 students and 2200 researchers study and work at the university. Approximately 1500 international students attend the university, which has a wide curriculum including exchange programs with world renowned universities. Since 2005, the University follows the requirements of the Bologna process.

Located at 46.5225, 6.57944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Partners Harvard Medical International, Universities in Switzerland, University of Lausanne, Educational institutions established in the 1530s, 1537 establishments, Buildings and structures in Lausanne

CROCUS

Crocus is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family comprising 90 species of perennials growing from corms. Many are cultivated for their flowers appearing in autumn, winter, or spring. Crocuses are native to woodland, scrub and meadows from sea level to alpine tundra in central and southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, on the islands of the Aegean, and across Central Asia to western China.

Located at 46.5212, 6.57036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Crocus, Flowers, Iridaceae genera, Garden plants, Nuclear research reactors

Cantonal and University Library of Lausanne

The Cantonal and University Library of Lausanne (Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire de Lausanne) was founded in the 16th century and has become one of the most important public libraries in Switzerland.

Located at 46.5228, 6.5795 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Academic libraries in Switzerland

Swiss Institute of Comparative Law

The Swiss Institute of Comparative Law (French: Institut suisse de droit comparé, German: Schweizerisches Institut für Rechtsvergleichung) is an agency of the federal administration of Switzerland charged with research and consultancy in comparative law. Its principal mission is to furnish opinions about foreign law to the administration, the courts and the public. It also operates a publicly accessible research library, which holds 360,000 volumes and served 6,000 visitors in 2008.

Located at 46.5217, 6.5828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Federal Department of Justice and Police, Libraries in Switzerland, Comparative law, 1978 establishments

Rolex Learning Center

The Rolex Learning Center is the campus hub and library for the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), in Lausanne, Switzerland. Designed by the architects SANAA, it opened on February 22nd, 2010.

Located at 46.5183, 6.56806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Lausanne, Swiss architecture

Musée Bolo

The Musée Bolo is an exhibition at the School of Computer And Communication Sciences at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Lausanne. Each exhibit has a different theme such as original microcomputers, video game consoles, and computers organized by country. Posters next to each display case explain the exhibits. Currently it houses around fifty computers. It contains the private collection of the hardware engineer Yves Bolognini.

Located at 46.5203, 6.56806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
ETH Institutes, Museums in Lausanne, Computer museums, Science museums in Switzerland

Renens CFF station

Renens is a railway and metro station in Renens, Vaud, Switzerland, west of the city of Lausanne. It is served by trains of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and the M1 metro line in Lausanne (also called TSOL). It is one of the termini of the Lausanne Metro system. Lausanne Métro line 1 DirectionRenens DirectionLausanne-Flon Terminus Epenex

Located at 46.5369, 6.57889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Lausanne

capture of the webcam Lausanne: Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale

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Chavannes › North-East: Chantier Vortex | Losinger Marazzi SA, Chavannes (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ecublens VD, إيكوبلينس, Écublens, Ekublensas, 埃居布朗