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Gland is one of towns in Switzerland situated some 10 km north-east of Nyon and 140 km from the capital, 30 km north-west of Switzerland - France border. The population is about 10,700 people in accordance with the 2013 census. People mostly visit Gland to see its world war ii defensive lines.

The nearest airport Geneve Cointrin (IATA: GVA) is about 40 km away.

Must see attractions in it

1. Toblerone line
The Toblerone line is a 10-km long defensive line made of dragon's teeth that was built during the second World War between Bassins and Prangins, in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Its purpose was to stop a tank invasion from the west. The 2700 9-ton concrete blocks that make up the defences are similar to the shape of the chocolate bar " Toblerone" 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…

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Gland tourist attractions and interesting places

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Nyon Castle

Nyon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Nyon of the Canton of

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Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva or Lake Léman (Lac Léman, Léman, Lac de Genève) is the sec

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Rolle Castle

Rolle Castle is a castle in the municipality of Rolle of the Canton of

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Coppet Castle

Coppet Castle is a castle in the municipality of Coppet of the Canton

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Vufflens Castle

Vufflens Castle (français. Château de Vufflens) is a medieval castle i

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Noviodunum (Switzerland)

Noviodunum or Colonia Iulia Equestris was a Roman era settlement in

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Allaman Castle

Allaman Castle (French: Château Allaman) was built by the Count of

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Toblerone line

The Toblerone line is a 10-km long defensive line made of dragon's

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Hotel La Barcarolle

starting $265

Hotel Le Rive

starting $298

Appart?City Confort Geneve ? Divonne les bains

starting $152

Hôtel Glanis

starting $183

Good guest rooms are located in the center village

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Zenitude Hotel & Residences La Versoix

starting $86

Hôtel Résidence & Spa Vacances Bleues La Villa du Lac

starting $157

Château de Bossey

starting $79

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