Travel guide to Lavaux vineyards in Switzerland

Scenic spot introduction:

Lavaux Vineyard Terraces (English: Lavaux Vineyard Terraces) is a famous wine producing area in Switzerland. The vineyards are located on the southern slopes of the Alps between Lausanne and Canton Vaud, extending along the south-facing north shore of Lake Geneva. 30 kilometers away, the area has abundant sunshine and a humid climate. Grapes have been planted for 800 years. It is famous for its long-standing tradition of terraced grape planting and brewing, the beautiful scenery of Lake Geneva and the majestic Alpine landscape on the lakeside, thus winning the world The reputation of heritage.

Attractions distribution:

The Lavaux vineyard terraces start from the Château Chillon in the south of Montreux, and stretch southward for about 30 kilometers along the north shore of Lake Geneva to the eastern suburbs of Lausanne in the central canton of Vaud, including the mountainside slopes between the cottages and the lake, covering a total area of ​​​​More than 890 hectares. The history of Lavaux Vineyards can be traced back to the Roman rule in the 11th century. Because the local area was mostly mountainous and the soil was poor, it was not suitable for the growth of crops such as sorghum, corn, wheat, and rice. The Benedictine and Cistercian monks who controlled the area at that time decided to Terraces were built to grow grapes, and after thousands of years of transformation, they finally reached the scale they are today. Lavaux still retains a large number of medieval-style houses, mills, fortresses, walls, local ancient villages and roads, typical old-fashioned taverns and warm and comfortable wine cellars, reflecting the changes in local wine production methods over the past millennium. Lavaux holds a wine festival every twenty years. Locals dress up in costumes and many of the celebrations still maintain the traditions of many years ago.

Scenic spot features:

wine, leisure, vacation, terraced fields, pastoral scenery, lake