Tour de Gourze, Lavaux

Name: Tour de Gourze
Address: Lavaux, Switzerland

#1 among attractions in Lavaux

Top attraction, Tower

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The tower of Gourze is the remnants of a medieval lookout tower on the Mont de Gourze in the Swiss canton of Vaud. A square tower, it is approximately 9 metres tall and has views over Lake Geneva. The tower is open to the public and stairs provide access to the top. A restaurant whose specialty is fondue is located nearby and is named after the tower. ()

Alternative names: Height: 30 ftCoordinates: 46°30'40"N, 6°44'27"E

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Tour de Gourze – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Glérolles Castle, Port de Pully, Reformed Church of Saint-Symphorien, Lutry Castle.

3.4 miSE
Forts and castles
Glérolles Castle, Chexbres
86 min walk • Glérolles Castle is situated in the municipality of Saint-Saphorin, canton of Vaud, Switzerland, on the northern shore of Lake Geneva. Its earliest elements date from a fortress built around 1150. The modern building serves as the headquarters for a vineyard of the same name, and as a venue which can be hired to host social events.
3.7 miW
46°30'19"N • 6°39'49"E
Port de Pully, Lausanne
94 min walk • Sailing, Marina
3.7 miSE
Church, Ancient Roman architecture
Reformed Church of Saint-Symphorien, Saint-Saphorin
95 min walk • The Reformed Church of Saint-Symphorien is a Protestant church in Saint-Saphorin, canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It is listed as a heritage site of national significance.
2.6 miW
Town, Forts and castles
Lutry Castle, Lutry
67 min walk • Lutry Castle or Rôdeurs Castle is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Lutry in the canton of Vaud. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Pèlerin
98 min walk • Mont Pèlerin is a mountain of the Swiss Plateau, overlooking Lake Geneva in the canton of Vaud. It lies north of Chardonne, over Vevey, the border with the canton of Fribourg running at the eastern foot of the mountain.
3.8 miE
View point, Tower
Mont Pèlerin TV Tower
99 min walk • The Mont Pèlerin TV Tower is a transmission tower situated on Mont Pèlerin in the area of Chardonne, north of Vevey and is the only TV tower of Switzerland equipped with an observation deck, which is accessible by an elevator. Including this mast, the height of the tower is 122.6 metres.
4 miN
Outdoor activities, Park, Aquarium
Zoo de Servion
103 min walk • Zoo de Servion is a zoological garden in Servion, canton of Vaud, Switzerland, and the largest zoo in western Switzerland.
3.8 miW
Area
Pully, Lausanne
97 min walk • Nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, Pully is a serene and picturesque area within the bustling city of Lausanne, Switzerland. Known for its tranquil atmosphere and stunning lakeside views, Pully offers a charming escape from the urban rush while still maintaining...
3.3 miW
Area
Paudex, Lausanne
85 min walk • Paudex is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Lavaux-Oron. It is a suburb of the city of Lausanne.
3 miW
Area
Belmont-sur-Lausanne, Lausanne
76 min walk • Belmont-sur-Lausanne is a municipality in the district of Lavaux-Oron in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a suburb of the city of Lausanne.
4.2 miNW
Area
Épalinges, Lausanne
108 min walk • Épalinges is a municipality in the district of Lausanne in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a suburb of the city of Lausanne.