The Cossonay funicular: a little panoramic ride for families
Fancy an original, easy outing as a family? In Cossonay, a little funicular links the station to the hilltop village in a few minutes, with a lovely view of the countryside. A mini railway adventure that delights children, all year round.
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Address
Cossonay-Gare ↔ Cossonay-Ville, 1304 Cossonay
Cossonay · Vaud
Cossonay-Gare ↔ Cossonay-Ville, 1304 Cossonay
Cossonay · Vaud
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Weather in Cossonay
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A panoramic climb of a few minutes
In Cossonay, the funicular links the CFF station of Cossonay-Penthalaz, down below, to the village of Cossonay-Ville, perched on its hill. In a few minutes, you climb up the slope with a lovely view of the Vaud countryside and the Jura. Operated by the MBC, this little historic funicular runs many trips a day. Short but charming, it's a wonderfully simple mini railway adventure, perfect with young children.
What your children will discover
Children love trains and things that climb: here, they experience the funicular's ascent, watch the scenery go by and arrive in the heart of the old village. It's a playful and reassuring discovery, ideal for toddlers, that turns a simple journey into a little moment of adventure.
What you do and the atmosphere on site
You board at the station, enjoy the short climb, then discover the village of Cossonay-Ville, its lanes and viewpoints. The atmosphere is calm and friendly. You can go back down by the same funicular or extend the outing with a stroll around the village and its surroundings.
Before you go
- Recommended age: for all ages (ideal with toddlers)
- Duration: a few minutes' climb
- Route: Cossonay-Gare (Penthalaz) ↔ Cossonay-Ville
- Price: regional transport ticket (MBC / Mobilis); to be checked on site
- Accessibility: accessible (pushchairs)
- Getting there: CFF station of Cossonay-Penthalaz (Lausanne-Yverdon line)
- Best season: all year round
Parents' tips
- Ideal with toddlers: the funicular is an attraction in itself.
- Combine it with a stroll around the old village of Cossonay-Ville.
- Direct arrival from the CFF station: easy by public transport.
- Check the fare (regional MBC/Mobilis ticket) on site.
- A short, cheap outing, whatever the weather.
Useful information
- Route: Cossonay-Gare (Penthalaz) ↔ Cossonay-Ville, 1304 Cossonay
- Official website: mbc.ch/funi
- Duration: a few minutes
- Price: regional transport ticket (MBC / Mobilis)
- Getting there: CFF station of Cossonay-Penthalaz
Why we recommend it
Because it's a wonderfully simple mini adventure that enchants children: climbing by funicular up to the hilltop village of Cossonay, with a lovely view, in a few minutes. Easy, cheap and doable whatever the weather.
In a nutshell
A little historic funicular linking the station to the hilltop village of Cossonay in a few minutes — a panoramic mini railway adventure, as a family, all year round.
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