Points of interest in and around Morges

Museums, theaters, concert halls, tourist info, transports, and some more

 
Château de Morges
Built in 1286 AD, the Castle of Morges hosts 4 different museums: Vaud Military Museum, Swiss Museum of Historic Miniatures, Artillery Museum, and Museum of Vaud Gendarmerie. Open March-November.
Chigny Train Stop
Bière-Apples-Morges (BAM) railway line, a part of the MBC (Morges-Bière-Cossonay transport company), which includes also the TPM (Morges and around transport company) and the Cossonay funicular.
Embarcadère de Morges
CGN Boat Dock (Lake Geneva Navigation General Company boats).
Exit 15 Morges-Ouest (a)
A1 (E25/E62), exit 15 (when coming from Lausanne).
Exit 15 Morges-Ouest (b)
A1 (E25/E62), exit 15 (when coming from Geneva and Nyon).
Exit 16 Morges-Est
A1 (E25/E62), exit 16 when coming from Lausanne (this exit doesn't exist when coming from Geneva).
Expo Fondation Bolle
In Morges, this museum displays a selection of photos, postcards and engravings from different collections. Permanent exhibition about Audrey Hepburn. Open Wednesday-Sunday 2-5pm, free entrance.
Gare de Morges (CFF)
Morges Train Station, on the Geneva-Lausanne-Brig-Milano line. Caution: the trains to Yverdon-Neuchâtel-Biel take here a diagonal track that don't go through Lausanne!
Gare de Morges (MBC)
Bière-Apples-Morges (BAM) railway line, a part of the MBC (Morges-Bière-Cossonay transport company), which includes also the TPM (Morges and around transport company) and the Cossonay funicular.
La Gottaz Train Stop
Bière-Apples-Morges (BAM) railway line, a part of the MBC (Morges-Bière-Cossonay transport company), which includes also the TPM (Morges and around transport company) and the Cossonay funicular.
Lonay-Préverenges Train Stop
CFF line Geneva-Lausanne-Vevey-Montreux-Sion-Brig, local trains.
Maison du Dessin de Presse
The House of Press Caricatures, in Morges, is the first place of exhibition, look-up and development of press caricatures in French-speaking Switzerland.
Morges Tourist Info (Lakeshore)
Info Desk of Morges Tourist Office, in front of the castle, near the port.
Morges Tourist Info (Old Town)
Info Desk of Morges Tourist Office, in the old town.
Morges-Saint-Jean Train Stop
CFF line Geneva-Lausanne-Vevey-Montreux-Sion-Brig, local trains.
Musée Alexis Forel
In a historical house in the old town of Morges, this museum exhibits collections of dolls, Russian icons, toys, prints, engravings, paintings, furniture, glassware, porcelain, tapestries, and more. Wednesday-Sunday 2-6pm.
Musée Paderewski
In Morges, a museum about the famous Polish pianist, composer, politician, and spokesman for Polish independence, who lived some 40 years in the town. Currently closed (reopening spring 2016).
Prélionne Train Stop
Bière-Apples-Morges (BAM) railway line, a part of the MBC (Morges-Bière-Cossonay transport company), which includes also the TPM (Morges and around transport company) and the Cossonay funicular.
Saint-Prex
The old town of St-Prex forms a peninsula extending on the north shore of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) and was awarded in 1973 the Wakker Prize for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage.
Saint-Prex Train Stop
CFF line Geneva-Lausanne-Vevey-Montreux-Sion-Brig, local trains.
Théâtre de Beausobre
One of the most famous theaters in Western Switzerland. Music, plays, comedy, choreography, circus, and more. Located in Morges (near Lausanne).
Théâtre des Trois P´tits Tours
Little theater in Morges near Lausanne, with French-speaking repertoire, near a big flowered park on the lakeshore.
Vufflens-le-Château
The Castle of Vufflens, a few km from Morges, looks like a fairy tale castle. Unfortunately it is a private property that can't be visited but it is a good reason to explore the countryside above Morges, from the shores of Lake Geneva to the summits of the Jura!
Vufflens-le-Château Train Stop
Bière-Apples-Morges (BAM) railway line, a part of the MBC (Morges-Bière-Cossonay transport company), which includes also the TPM (Morges and around transport company) and the Cossonay funicular.
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