Toblerone line

#1620 among destinations in Switzerland

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The Toblerone line is a 10 km long defensive line made of "dragon's teeth" built during the Second World War between Bassins and Prangins, in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. These lines of defensive blocks can be found all over Switzerland, though more commonly in border areas. Their purpose was to stop tank invasions. The 2,700 9-ton concrete blocks that make up the defences are similar to the shape of the Toblerone chocolate bar, which gave its name to the line. Since the line has been left to nature since its construction, it was decided to keep these concrete blocks and to make a hiking trail along their route. ()

Local name: Tobleroneweg Coordinates: 46°24'8"N, 6°16'49"E

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Toblerone line – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nyon Castle, Rolle Castle, Musée du Léman, Château de Prangins.

2.3 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Forts and castles
Nyon Castle, Nyon
60 min walk • Nyon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Nyon of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.9 miNE
History museum, Forts and castles
Rolle Castle, Rolle
125 min walk • Rolle Castle is a castle in the municipality of Rolle of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Musée du Léman, Nyon
63 min walk • The Lake Geneva Museum is located in Nyon, Switzerland. It was founded in 1954, and was created for the many artifacts found in the lake, such as shipwrecks, models, and engines. It also contains aquariums with images of wildlife.
1.5 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place, Museum
Château de Prangins, Prangins
38 min walk • Prangins Castle is a castle in the municipality of Prangins of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. It is home to one part of the Swiss National Museum. There are other parts are in Zurich and Schwyz. At Prangins, the displays focus mainly on daily life in the castle and the region.
4.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Crans Castle
117 min walk • Crans Castle is a castle in the municipality of Crans in the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2.4 miSW
46°22'55"N • 6°14'24"E
Focale, Nyon
61 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
2.2 miW
Forts and castles
Duillier Castle
57 min walk • Duillier Castle is a castle in the municipality of Duillier of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2 miN
Forts and castles
Dully Castle
52 min walk • Dully Castle is a castle in the municipality of Dully of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2.4 miSW
Museum, Archaeological museum
Noviodunum, Nyon
61 min walk • Noviodunum or Colonia Iulia Equestris was a Roman era settlement in what is now Nyon in the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
3.2 miN
Area
Vinzel, Bursins
82 min walk • Vinzel is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
2.9 miN
Forts and castles
Luins Castle, Bursins
75 min walk • Luins Castle is a castle in the municipality of Luins of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. It was purchased by James-Alexandre de Pourtalès in 1809.