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Guide 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Lausanne
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Olympic Museum

World-renowned museum tracing Olympic history through interactive exhibits, rare memorabilia, and a beautiful lakeside setting tied to the International Olympic Committee.


Lausanne Cathedral

Switzerland’s largest Gothic cathedral, admired for its Painted Portal, stained glass, bell tower, and sweeping views over Lausanne and Lake Geneva.


Place de la Palud

Historic civic square with the 17th-century Town Hall, Fountain of Justice, lively markets, and a charming animated clock show.


Plateforme 10

Major arts complex in a former rail yard, bringing together fine art, design, and photography museums in striking contemporary architecture.


Collection de l’Art Brut

Exceptional outsider-art museum in Château de Beaulieu, displaying powerful works by self-taught creators beyond traditional artistic conventions.


Fondation de l’Hermitage

Elegant hilltop villa hosting acclaimed temporary art exhibitions, with period interiors, landscaped grounds, and superb lake-and-Alps panoramas.


Sauvabelin Tower

Distinctive wooden observation tower offering 360-degree views over forests, the city, Lake Geneva, and the distant Alps.


Ouchy Lakeside Promenade

Beautiful waterfront promenade with gardens, lake views, historic buildings, cafés, and easy access to cruises and relaxing walks.


Escaliers du Marché

Atmospheric covered medieval stairway linking the old town to the cathedral, lined with historic character and photogenic urban charm.


Montbenon Esplanade

Scenic urban esplanade prized for sunset views across Lake Geneva and the Alps, plus open lawns and cultural events.


Château d’Ouchy

Iconic lakeside castle-hotel adding Belle Époque elegance to Lausanne’s waterfront and making a memorable stop on the promenade.


Olympic Park

Landscaped lakeside park beside the museum, featuring sports-themed sculptures, gardens, and open views across Lake Geneva.


Photo Elysée

Leading photography museum within Plateforme 10, showcasing compelling image-based exhibitions in a sleek contemporary setting.


mudac

Innovative design and applied arts museum presenting imaginative exhibitions that blend contemporary creativity, craftsmanship, and visual experimentation.


Bellerive-Plage

Popular lakeside bathing complex for summer relaxation, combining swimming, sunbathing, and easy access to Lausanne’s waterfront atmosphere.


Ouchy

Serene lakefront area with promenades, parks, scenic views, and easy metro access to central Lausanne.


Old Town

Historic central district with cathedral, cobblestone streets, cafés, museums, and walkable sightseeing.


La Cité

Charming historic neighborhood highlighted for exploring Lausanne’s old-town character and major sights.


Lavaux

Peaceful vineyard region near Lausanne with lake views, charming villages, and frequent train connections.


Vidy

Tranquil lakeside neighborhood with scenic promenades, Roman ruins, and recreational spaces.


Flon

Modern central district with restaurants, shopping, galleries, and lively nightlife near public transport.


Place de la Palud

Notable central square area highlighted as one of Lausanne’s characteristic neighborhoods to discover.


Sous-Gare - Grancy

Shopping-oriented area noted by tourism sources as a neighborhood suited to exploring local amenities.


Saint-François square - Bourg street

Central shopping area suited to browsing local products, gifts, and city-center streets.


Rôtillon Quarter

Characteristic central quarter recognized among Lausanne’s notable shopping and strolling areas.


Saint-Laurent - Ale Street

Shopping-focused neighborhood mentioned for local browsing and convenient urban exploration.


Good Friday

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Näfels procession

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Easter Monday

06 April in 5 days


Labour Day

01 May in 30 days


Ascension Day

14 May in 43 days


Whit Monday

25 May in 54 days


Corpus Christi

04 June in 64 days


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