Things to Do in Lausanne

 1. Take a cruise ride in Lake Geneva: Lake Geneva holds the best cruise party of the town on “Afterwork Cruise Lausanne” where you can look off and enjoy your end of the day. You can also hop on to excursion cruises or ferries and take a ride to the old towns of France. These rides between Geneva and Montreux are known for the beautiful views they offer of the french alps and obviously the lunches and dinners they serve. If you have more time, you can take a leisurely ride in a CGN heritage boat and traverse this beautiful Lake.

Location: Avenue de la Gare, Lausanne
Price:$4 - $40( INR 290 - INR 2900)
Timings:9AM - 4:30PM

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2. Visit Olympic Museum: Overlooking Lake Geneva, this impressively slick museum worships the altar of the Olympic movement along with the artefacts and history of the competitions. Divided into three themes, this museum displays the entire history of games from their origin to the most recent. On the ground floor, there is a group of activities where you can test your physical skills in Olympic disciplines. On the first floor, you will find all Olympic artefacts from the torches to the clothing worn by the Olympians. Second floor is filled with exhibition halls and shops where you and your kids can find the jerseys of your favourite athlete.

Location: Quai d'Ouchy 1, Lausanne
Price: $7 - $15 ( INR600 - INR1200)
Timings: 9AM - 6PM

3. Try world class wine in homes of Lavaux: If you are thinking of revelling in high-quality stuff, then these home-brewed wines are for you. Mid 20 and Le wine are the most popular places to have wine in the city. Enjoying the picturesque surroundings while sipping the best quality wine which you can taste before you take makes it one of the top things to do in Lausanne.

Location: Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
Price: depends on the wine
Timings: 10AM - 5PM

4. See a different collection of art at de l’Art Brut: The Quirky collection at de l'Art Brut is famous among visitors due to its artefacts dating back to the fourteenth century. To our surprise, the place showcases some of the items which are made by untrained artists and still are of great value. This collection from various backgrounds includes the drawings made by orphans, folk art pieces and even the paintings made by the patients of psychiatric hospitals. The collection has around 70,000 pieces by 1,000 artists, and each piece carries the biography of the artists.

Location:11 av des Bergières, Lausanne
Price: $5 - $10( INR360 - INR730)
Timings: 11AM - 5PM

5. Roam Around Sauvabelin Tower: A great place to enjoy the sunset, this winding timber tower is located in the heart of Sauvabelin forests. Its unusual helix staircase has 151 steps which guide you towards the beautiful view of Lake Geneva. It’s a perfect place for a picnic and taking a walk surrounded by birds, peacocks, and deers. Away from the city lights, climbing the Sauvabelin Tower is considered to be one of the top things to do in Lausanne.

Location: Sauvabelin Forest, Lausanne
Timings: 5:45AM - 9:00PM

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6. Shopping in Place de la Palud: The main square of Lausanne’s old town, this place is filled with small stalls and different markets. Having multiple pathways including the wooden staircase, this place has some local sellers sitting on both sides of the stairs. Overall, you can enjoy a 9th-century market vibes and experience the Top things to do in Lausanne. You can buy farm products from these small stalls and enjoy barbeque on sight.

Location: Place de la Palud, Lausanne
Timings: 9AM - 7PM

7. Attend the Paléo Festival: Attending the Paléo Festival is considered to be one of the best things to do in Lausanne. Just a half hour drive from Lausanne city centre can lead you towards the best rock music festival in Switzerland. You can enjoy the displays of great fireworks, the best open- mics and can also listen to the music of the Artists and bands from all over the world. With an electrifying lineup, this place also offers the best food and drinks and continues for 6 days.

Location: Plaine de l'Asse; Nyon, Switzerland
Price: $500( INR 36,000)
Timings: 20 - 26 July

8. Visit Rolex learning center: A must-see site, Rolex learning centre is a campus hub and library of Lausanne university. It provides free entry to the students from all over the world. Looking like a slice of emmental cheese, you can’t miss appreciating the otherworldly allure and magnetizing beauty of this structural marvel. This Quirky building is a unique construction and houses around 500,000 printed works in its library and a study centre for researchers.

Location: Lausanne University
Timings: 7AM - 11:30PM

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9. Visit Musée de l'Élysée (Museum): Once home to a bishop, this lovely manor has housed many different art collections. From paintings, drawings, silverware and stamps to antiques dating back to the eleventh century, this museum holds many priceless things. You can also see a large collection of photographs since the time they were first developed in 1800’s and many unique and antique cameras.

Location: Avenue de l'Elysée 18, 1006 Lausanne
Timings: 11AM - 6PM

10. Cheese and chocolate tasting: The first thing which comes to mind after hearing Switzerland is chocolate and cheese. You can find a number of local products of amazing quality, making them the best in the world. In addition to free tasting, some shops also let you make your own chocolates.

Location: Multiple

11. Take a ride from Rochers-de-naye railways: Lausanne is bestowed with some of the best picturesque landscapes. By taking a train from Rochers-de-naye railway station, you can experience the best panoramic view over the mountains of the Alps and Lake Geneva. In the winters you can enjoy the beautiful and breathtaking views of ski parlours and Alpine gardens filled with wildflowers from above the ground.

Location: Rochers de Naye and Montreux, Lausanne
Price: $36-$68( INR2500-INR5000)
Timing: 7AM - 7PM

12. See innovative architecture of Flon Quarter: In the heart of the city of Lausanne, stands an ultra-contemporary mall known for its futuristic architecture. Made with whole glass, this entire modern and innovative setting has a plaza where locals gather for good food and parties. Before, this used to be just a place you could see from outside as no one was allowed to enter but now it is filled with shops and restaurants, pulsing with life day and night.

Location: Rue de Genève 7, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Timing: Open 24 hours

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Having around ten lakes, Lausanne has plenty of water bodies including one of the largest freshwater lakes. Here are some of the most popular lakes in Lausanne:

1. Lake Geneva: This freshwater lake is famous among most of the visitors and provides a panoramic view of French Alps. Taking boat rides and heading to the french side of the lake is one of the best things to do in Lausanne.

2. Lac de Montriond: Providing the beautiful scenery of the mountains, this lake hosts kayaking competitions. This lake is surrounded by various parks having open gyms and swings for kids.

3. Lac de Montsalvens: Having incredibly scenic excursions, this is a beautiful lake in the Swiss Alps. There is a bridge that crosses a section of this lake and provides an alluring view of the whole lake. This lake is closed and has developed various aquatic plants, making it look like a green Sapphire.

4. Lac des Taillères: Located in the high valley of La brèwine, this small lake has some of the best underground springs. In winters, Lac des Taillères freezes and becomes a perfect place for ice skating.

5. Lac des Plagnes: This artificial lake can only be enjoyed in winters because, in summers, it just vanishes due to high heat and precipitation. You can do various activities around the lake in winters like skiing and riding a sledge dog.

6. Lac Leman: Placed at the opposite side of the city, this place gets charmed when the night displays its many colours away from the city lights. Just the right spot for a picnic, this lake has more visitors than some markets this city holds.

7. Lac de Lamoura: A small lake located in the middle of the mountains, Lac de Lamoura is a lovely place of comfortable silence. Lac de Lamoura is an ideal spot to chill for a while and watch the lights illuminating the bay.

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1. Visit Night food street: Lausanne has a whole street of Rue de la Mouline dedicated to food and drinks which opens around 1 AM and closes at 6 AM. You can actually see an authentic pizza being made at 3 AM and even try Indian food made by French Chefs.

2. Turn On your Party mode in its many Night clubs: The streets of Lausanne are filled with so many clubs and bars that you can find one in every lane. Many famous and ancient buildings have been turned into clubs making them blasting yet cosy places to spend your night. Some of the famous clubs in the city of Lausanne are La Movida, Le Punk, Taco’s Bar, The 13th century and King Size Pub.

3. Party on a cruise: “Afterwork cruise Lausanne”, a club turned cruise, offers its visitors with the best party in the town. Enjoying the beautiful view of the mountains in the night while partying in a lake has a different level of fun. This place always comes first in the list of Top things to do in Lausanne.

4. Visit Casino de Montbenon: This place was a casino till the 1900s but was later turned into a mall by the management. This place still carries the essence of the times when only the rich were allowed to enter. Now open to all, this place accommodates some famous movie theatres, shopping places and food joints, and stays open till the crack of dawn.

5. Shopping in Place de la Palud: Having a collection of high-end brands in vintage stores, this place runs 24x7 and is a perfect spot for a late-night shopping spree. This market space has been running since the ninth century and sells almost every product like clothing, footwear, groceries, antiques and even automotive accessories.

6. Grab a kebab at 3 in the morning: Ephesus Donner located in Rue du Valentin is the only kebab place that stays open at night and serves the best kebabs in town. Providing around 40 varieties of kebabs, this place is food heaven.

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A mix of high street brands and farm products, Lausanne is the shopping capital of Switzerland. Having so many mini markets, shopping is one of the top things to do in Lausanne. Some of the best places to enjoy shopping in Lausanne are:

1. Place de la Palud: Known for its farm products, this market is situated in the middle of Lausanne. This centre has a variety of shops within easy walking distance in the city centre. Every day at 6 AM, small stalls set here and sell a range of products like local produce, handmade clothes, footwear, authentic dishes, and on-the-site brewed beers

2. Flon market: This place is filled with small stalls on a wooden staircase and is the main shopping spot for the locals. Flon has a bunch of stalls selling best quality ornaments and jewels.

3. The Flea market: Every Wednesday and Saturday, the city of Lausanne itself becomes a shopping center. From Louis Vuitton bags to Hermès scarves, all the branded stuff is sold at affordable prices making people rush out of their homes.

4. Jewellery Market: Located in Rue Robert-Céard, ?this market is a showcase of prestigious swiss watch brands and offers a large variety of handcrafted jewellery that too at a lower cost. Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Hublot, all these famous jewellery stores have their stores in this market.

5. Crafts market: The crafts market in the city sets on the first Friday of every month and sells handicraft items. The pieces this place offers are all one of a kind and can be bought at a much reasonable price.

6. Ouchy Sunday market: Being less of a market and more of a hangout spot, Ouchy’s Sunday market is famous for the variety it offers. From fresh fruits and vegetables to open barbeque places, this market is filled with everything. If you are looking to spend your Sundays hanging out with friends and family, then this market is the perfect place.

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Below is the list of places where you can experience the best views in Lausanne:

1. Lake Geneva: The most Instagrammed place in Lausanne, Lake Geneva provides beautiful views of the french alps. The lakefront offers the striking views of beautiful Lausanne rising from the shore.

2. Sauvabelin Tower: Google Maps will tell you that this tower is permanently closed, but in reality, this place is open for all. This tower is located in the middle of the Sauvabelin forest and provides the striking views of the neighborhood. Sightings of deers, peacocks, and other wild animals are frequent here.

3. The top of the cathedral tower: One of the most dramatic buildings, this Cathedral tower is situated in the heart of Lausanne. Pretty stunning on its own, the roof of this tower offers a magnificent view of the whole city.

4. Rochers-de-naye railways: Over the mountains of the alps and Lake Geneva, a couple of trains run through the beautiful valleys of Chateau Chillon. You can step back into the 19th-century and experience the elegance of rail travels. These trains stop at various beautiful destinations from where you can appreciate the breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and Bern’s Alpine gardens.

5. Afterwork Cruise Lausanne: This cruise, with pumping music and unlimited drinks, is the favorite party place of people of the whole Lausanne. Enjoying the pastoral beauty of the city while partying on a Cruise makes it one of the top things to do in Lausanne.

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The best way to Reach Lausanne is to take a train, but you can consider flights or boats too.

1. Trains: You can take a train from Geneva, Bern, Zurich or Brig and reach the Lausanne railway station. By choosing the railways, you can easily reach towards the top things to do in Lausanne as the main market is just 10 minutes away from the station.

2. Flight: If taking a flight, the nearest airport will be the Geneva Airport after which you can take a train from Geneva Railway Station and reach the city center in around 45 minutes.

3. Sea: If you are looking for a fun trip, you can hire a boat or cruise from both Geneva and French shores. You can complete your journey while traversing Lac Léman and even enjoying parties on some cruises.

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June to September i.e, summer is the best time to visit Lausanne. Having a maximum temperature of around 23-degree Celsius, this city can be enjoyed better in summers. If you are willing to experience Lausanne in colder climates then you can consider going there in December or January, when the temperature stays around -2 degree celsius.

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Chocolate tasting might be one of the top things to do in Lausanne, but this town has many other things to offer too. This city of Lausanne has some internationally renowned institutions like the Federal Institute of technology and many multinational universities for higher education. Lausanne is also famous for its lakes which offer some majestic and eye-catching views.

The mini markets of Lausanne also attract a lot of tourists by providing a variety of local and international products. The country’s homegrown wine is also famous among the visitors and can be tasted by visiting family-owned vineyards that date back to the 11th century.

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Yes, Lausanne at daytime is one of the safest cities in Switzerland if you take all the basic precautions. There is no bad neighborhood in this city thus dropping its crime rate to the lowest than other places. Things to do in Lausanne mostly include clubbing, so you will find the roads crowded at any time of the day making it safe at night too.

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