Lausanne
Lausanne, the second-largest city on Lake Geneva, combines a dynamic commercial town with the locality of a holiday resort. The capital of the canton of Vaud is also a lively university and convention town. Sports and culture are given a high profile in the Olympic capital. The attractive old town is largely carfree. Small alleyways with cafes and boutiques shape the streetscape in the medieval city centre.
Must See
Lausanne Old Town With cathedral
The impressive cathedral is surrounded by beautiful, car-free roads and is regarded as Switzerland’s most impressive piece of early Gothic architecture.
Olympic Museum
Provides an overview of the history of the Olympic games, from the first 1896 summer games in Athens through to the present day.
Lake Geneva Cruise
Paddlewheel steamers and motor vessels highlight the attractions of the Lake Geneva region as seen from the water.
Musee de l’Art Brut
A unique, worldwide collection of works of art created by outsiders in psychiatric clinics and prisons.
Fondation de l'Hermitage
The foundation presents changing art exhibitions of the highest calibre in a magnificent setting dating from the 19th century.
Train des vignes
Leisurely train journey onboard the «Train of Vines» from Vevey to Chexbres through the winegrowing region of the Lavaux, high above Lake Geneva.
Indian Restaurants
Anar Kali
021 624 8300
Delices Indiens
021 311 24 45
Maharaja
021 624 3033
Begum
021 624 2279
Laxmi
021 323 03 13
Shopping
Those lucky enough to be shopping in Lausanne can expect to find an abundance of jewellery stores and boutiques. The best shopping in Lausanne is without doubt along the Rue de Bourg and nearby, around the Place de la Plaud and the Place de la Riponne. Many of these streets are particularly friendly to shoppers, being traffic-free and filled with specialist Swiss shops and glamorous department stores.
