Lausanne is the capital city and biggest town of the canton of Vaud in Romandy, Switzerland. A municipality, it is situated on the shores of Lake Léman. It faces the French town of Évian-les-Bains, with the Jura Mountains to its north-west. Lausanne is located 62 kilometres northeast of Geneva.
Château Saint-Maire is a castle in Lausanne, Switzerland, that serves as the seat of the cantonal government, the Council of State of Vaud. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceThe Cathedral of Notre Dame of Lausanne is a church located in the city of Lausanne, in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It belongs to the Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Vaud.
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Come and try rafting in white water with the pros of AN Rafting who will help you discover the magnificent Dranse river! The Dranse is one of the nearest whitewater rivers from Geneva and Lausanne. It's ideal to learn the basics of paddling with your...
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Morges is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud and the seat of the district of Morges. It is located on Lake Geneva.
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The Lausanne University Hospital, in Lausanne, is one of the five university hospitals in Switzerland. The Lausanne University Hospital is linked to the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne.
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Book this experienceOuchy is a port and a popular lakeside resort south of the centre of Lausanne in Switzerland, at the edge of Lake Geneva.
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Bussigny is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Ouest Lausannois.
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Looking for a new activity to share with your family and friends? Evolution 2 Thonon - Lac Léman offers you to hydrospeed down the fantastic river Dranse in Thonon-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie. Discover the river Dranse, one of the most beautiful r...
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Kayaking on Lake Geneva is a must if you're visiting Lausanne. What's more, it offers an exceptional view of the Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With this kayak rental near Lausanne, you'll have 4 hours to discover the ...
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Lake Geneva is a lake on the north side of the Alps, shared between Switzerland and France. It is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe and the largest on the course of the Rhône.
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Don't miss the chance to paddle on the beautiful Lake Geneva: hop on this incredible self-guided kayaking tour to Lutry, near Lausanne! Lake Geneva is renowned for its stunning transparent waters and breathtaking landscapes. The hills surroundi...
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Saint-Saphorin is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located on the shore of Lake Geneva, in the district of Lavaux-Oron.
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Puidoux is a municipality in Switzerland in the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Lavaux-Oron.
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Montricher is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Morges.
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Montreux is a Swiss municipality and town on the shoreline of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps. It belongs to the district of Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, and has a population of approximately 26,433, with about 85,000 in the agglomeration Vevey-Montreux as 2019.
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Noville is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle.
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Chillon Castle is an island castle located on Lake Geneva, south of Veytaux in the canton of Vaud. It is situated at the eastern end of the lake, on the narrow shore between Montreux and Villeneuve, which gives access to the Alpine valley of the Rhône.
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Col du Mollendruz is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It connects L'Isle and Les Charbonnières.
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Veytaux is a municipality in the district of Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The Chateau of Chillon provides a view of the entire Lake of Geneva located in Avenue de Chillon.
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The Rochers de Naye is a mountain of the Swiss Alps, overlooking Lake Geneva near Montreux and Villeneuve, in the canton of Vaud.
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🏖️ Ocean 🌲 Old-growth forest 🏘️ TownLocated on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, in the west of Switzerland, discover the city of Lausanne.
With over 140,000 inhabitants, it is the 4th largest city in Switzerland.
The city is renowned for a number of reasons, including the fact that it is home to a number of prestigious higher education institutions such as the École hôtelière de Lausanne and the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne. It is also popular for being home to a number of international sports institutions, such as the International Olympic Committee, since 1915.
The origins of the city go back to antiquity and before. Indeed, it was populated as early as 6000 BC, although at that time the city was not a commune named Lausanne.
Between nature and the city, Lausanne is full of picturesque landscapes but above all of activities to discover.
Starting with the famous Olympic Museum. A true Olympic capital, the city has had a museum classified as a cultural asset of national importance since 1995. The museum's exhibitions allow you to retrace the history of sport and the great sporting moments. Outside the museum there is an Olympic park with a panoramic view of Lake Geneva and the Alps.
A little further on, you will also find the majestic Cathedral of Lausanne, dating from the 13th century. With its gothic architecture, the Cathedral has become a real symbol of the city.
Don't pass through Lausanne without visiting the old town. Here you can stroll through the picturesque streets and discover the details that make up the charm of the old town, such as the clock on the Place Palud or the mouldings on the Rue de Bourg.
After having been immersed in the urban side of the city, isolate yourself and get closer to Lake Geneva. Stroll along the lake on the quays of Ouchy, where you can admire the city from another angle.
Discover the famous Lavaux terraces, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These are located in the Lavaux wine region, not far from Lausanne. The site offers breathtaking green landscapes, with hills, vineyards and the lake. It is a perfect place for a bike ride.
Finally, don't hesitate to take a boat trip on Lake Geneva. In an enchanting setting, it will be an opportunity for you to enjoy a beautiful landscape while relaxing.
Nevertheless, there are many other activities and places to discover in Lausanne.
It is possible to get to Lausanne in various ways: by train, boat, car, plane.
Geneva airport is the closest airport to get to Lausanne by train.
Lausanne is a large, densely populated, busy and urbanised city. As such, there is a lot of accommodation available to you: hotels as well as other styles of accommodation for rent.
In Lausanne, the majority of people speak French.
But because of its geographical position, people can also speak German and Italian.
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