Leysin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leysin
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 Leysin
Location in Switzerland
Leysin
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Aigle | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 18.57 km2 (7.17 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,260 m (4,130 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,623 | |
| • Density | 195.10/km2 (505.31/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Leysenouds | |
| Postal code |
1854
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| Localities | Crettaz, Veyges | |
| Surrounded by | Ormont-Dessous, Aigle, Yvorne, Corbeyrier | |
Leysin is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Aigle district. It is part of the Vaud canton in Switzerland.
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Exploring Leysin's Location
Leysin is a beautiful alpine village found in the Vaud Alps. It is a popular resort area. You can find it at the eastern end of Lake Geneva. It is also close to bigger cities like Montreux, Lausanne, and Geneva.
Mountains and Rivers
The village sits on the right side of the Grande Eau river. It is nestled at the base of two impressive mountains: the Tour d'Aï and the Tour de Mayen. The main part of Leysin is about 1,260 meters (4,134 feet) above sea level.
Parts of Leysin
Leysin includes the main village itself. It also has smaller areas called hamlets. These hamlets are Veyges, Feydey, Aï, and Mayen.
Getting to Leysin
You can reach Leysin by driving on a road. There is also a train that runs every hour. This train connects Leysin to Aigle and makes four stops in the area.
Images for kids
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Tour d'Aï from Berneuse
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Old photochrom showing some of the resorts in Leysin
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The oldest chalet in Leysin, built in 1600.
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View of Leysin and surrounding mountains
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Leysin-Feydey train station
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Restaurant Tournant Kuklos atop the 2045 m la Berneuse
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Ski lift, restaurant and skiing in Leysin
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Church tower in Leysin village
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Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland
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Slopestyle track of the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics in Leysin
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See also
In Spanish: Leysin para niños
