Lutry: Hotels and accommodations
Accommodation in Lutry
Lutry marks the beginning of the Lavaux region, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. The town lies on the shores of Lake Geneva.
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Nature
Lutry offers numerous paths for walks and bike rides, running along the lake or through the vineyards. A lakeside path connects Lutry’s old and new harbours.
From the quays in Lutry and the paths in Lavaux, views extend across the vine-covered slopes, Lake Geneva and the French shores. Just a few minutes from the centre of Lutry, walkers and cyclists can choose between paths through the vineyards and walks in the forest. There is a pirate-themed playground for children on the quays of Lutry.
In the wider Lavaux area, the terraced vineyards can be explored on foot or by bicycle. From Lutry, you can walk to Rivaz or Saint-Saphorin and return by boat. In the wider Lavaux area, a 32 km-long path also leads from Lausanne-Ouchy to Chillon Castle.
Culture and history
The menhir alignment of Lutry can be visited as an archaeological site. Lutry’s preserved architectural heritage includes the menhirs, Château de Lutry, Temple de Lutry, Tour du Bourg-Neuf and Maison des De Prez.
A copy of an engraved stele is displayed in a showcase at Passage du Simplon in Lutry; information panels describe the megalithic ensemble. Guided tours of Lutry are organised twice a year and on request.
In the wider Lavaux area, an architectural guide presents at least 160 historic buildings and four walking routes.
Food and wine
The Caveau des vignerons de Lutry is a wine-tasting venue in the centre of the Bourg, where 25 producers come together. There, Chasselas, Pinot noir and Gamaret are considered suitable accompaniments to tomme vaudoise and local Saucisson.
Terres de Lavaux offers 18 wines for tasting and sale. The owner-winemakers grow the grape varieties used for these wines in Lutry and Villette.
Lutry’s Saturday morning market includes market gardeners from the surrounding countryside, a cheesemonger and a second-hand goods dealer.
For the overarching travel overview: Lavaux.
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