The vineyards of Lavaux

10 February 2019

The vineyards of Lavaux, also known as the Lavaux region, are often referred to as the “Land of the Three Suns”: the sun from the sky, the sun reflected from Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), and the sun absorbed by the walls, which acts as a heat source.

Lavaux’s landscape is one of the most extensive vineyard areas in Switzerland, encompassing 14 villages. It is located in the Canton of Vaud, on the shores of Lake Geneva, between Vevey and Lutry, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

(Source and further information: www.lavaux-unesco.ch)