Lausanne

City · canton of Vaud · 495 m

Olympic capital, terraced above Lake Geneva.

To discover around Lausanne

Lake Geneva Cruises

Boat cruising on Central Europe’s largest inland lake every which way. Passengers can embark and disembark on the Swiss as well as the French side of the lake.

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Arbre au Flon

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Old town: Place de la Palud and Rue de Bourg

Lausanne has the attractions of a metropolis, but without the size.

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Vineyard walks in the canton of Vaud

The traditional art of viticulture meets modern technology: using your smartphone and the free Vaude:Guide app, you can experience the region’s winegrowing areas in an interactive way.

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Lausanne Cathedral

Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral in Lausanne's Old Town. The Gothic building from the 13th century impresses with its ornate stained glass windows, the painted portal and the view of Lake Geneva from the tower.

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Shopping: Quartier du Flon

Set in the heart of Lausanne, the Flon area has evolved in recent years into a modern and innovative district which pulsates both day and night.

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Palais de Rumine & Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts

The palace on the edge of Lausanne's Old Town, just around the corner from the cathedral, is an architectural masterpiece, a showcase of the Florentine Renaissance – and a place full of charm.

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Saint-François Church

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