Things to do in Lausanne

Lausanne Cathedral

Discover Lausanne Cathedral in Lausanne, Switzerland. Explore Gothic architecture, the 'Lausanne Rose' window, unique night watchman tradition, and panoramic views.

Tower Viewpoint

Climb the Tower Viewpoint at Lausanne Cathedral in Lausanne, Switzerland, for stunning panoramic views and a taste of ancient traditions.

Rose Window

Discover the stunning Rose Window of Lausanne Cathedral in Lausanne, Switzerland. A medieval masterpiece depicting the cosmos, seasons, and zodiac.

Nave

Explore the majestic Nave of Lausanne Cathedral in Lausanne, Switzerland, a masterpiece of early Gothic architecture rich in history and cultural significance.

Choir Stalls

Discover the intricate Choir Stalls of Lausanne Cathedral in Lausanne, Switzerland, showcasing medieval artistry and fascinating history.

Crypt

Explore the Crypt of Lausanne Cathedral, an archaeological site revealing 11th-century foundations and ancient tombs in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Esplanade

Discover the Esplanade of Lausanne Cathedral in Switzerland, offering panoramic views of the city, Lake Geneva, and the Alps. Explore its history and unique charm.

Olympic Museum

Explore the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, the world's largest archive of Olympic memorabilia. Discover history, iconic artifacts, and interactive exhibits.

Olympic Park

Explore the Olympic Park in Lausanne, Switzerland, a beautiful outdoor space within The Olympic Museum featuring sculptures, interactive exhibits, and stunning Lake Geneva views.

Permanent Exhibition

Explore the Permanent Exhibition at The Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, a captivating journey through Olympic history and spirit.

Temporary Gallery

Discover The Olympic Museum's Temporary Gallery in Lausanne, Switzerland, featuring dynamic exhibitions on sports, culture, and Olympic heritage.

Torch Display

Explore the iconic Torch Display at The Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. Discover the history and unique designs of Olympic torches.

Multimedia Rooms

Explore the interactive multimedia experiences at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, bringing Olympic history to life through engaging technology.

Lakeside Gardens

Explore Lakeside Gardens at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. Discover sports sculptures, stunning lake views, and Olympic history in this free outdoor gallery.

Collection De L’Art Brut

Explore the Collection De L’Art Brut in Lausanne, Switzerland, a unique museum dedicated to raw, outsider art by self-taught creators. Discover unconventional masterpieces.

Permanent Collection

Explore the Permanent Collection at Lausanne's Collection de l'Art Brut in Switzerland, showcasing raw, authentic art by self-taught creators outside traditional circuits. Discover powerful, unconventional expressions.

Themed Rooms

Discover the unique 'themed rooms' of outsider art at Collection de l'Art Brut in Lausanne, Switzerland, showcasing raw, authentic creativity.

Temporary Exhibits

Explore the unique Temporary Exhibits at Collection de L'Art Brut in Lausanne, Switzerland, showcasing raw, outsider art by self-taught creators.

Archive Section

Explore the Archive Section at Collection de l'Art Brut in Lausanne, Switzerland. Discover historical resources and deep insights into raw, outsider art.

Artist Installations

Explore unique Artist Installations at Collection de l'Art Brut in Lausanne, Switzerland, showcasing raw, immersive art from self-taught creators. Discover their profound worlds.

Ouchy Promenade

Explore Ouchy Promenade in Lausanne, Switzerland, a beautiful lakeside path with stunning Lake Geneva views, historic sites, and the Olympic Museum.

Port Of Ouchy

Discover Port Of Ouchy and Ouchy Promenade in Lausanne, Switzerland. Explore its history, Belle Époque charm, Olympic heritage, and stunning Lake Geneva views.

Château D’Ouchy

Discover Château D’Ouchy, a neo-Gothic castle-hotel on Lausanne's Ouchy Promenade, Switzerland, rich in history and stunning lakeside views.

Lakeside Walk

Explore Lausanne's Lakeside Walk on Ouchy Promenade, Switzerland. Discover stunning Lake Geneva views, historic Château d'Ouchy, and the Olympic Museum.

Parks

Explore the beautiful parks of Ouchy Promenade in Lausanne, Switzerland. Discover Olympic Park, Parc du Denantou, and Elysée Park with lake views.

Sculpture Installations

Explore Ouchy Promenade's sculpture installations in Lausanne, Switzerland, featuring Olympic-themed art, Éole, and other public masterpieces.

Boat Docks

Discover the vibrant Boat Docks at Ouchy Promenade in Lausanne, Switzerland. Explore historic ferries, stunning Lake Geneva views, and serene lakeside charm.

Rolex Learning Center

Discover the architectural wonder of the Rolex Learning Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, a fluid, innovative hub designed by SANAA for learning and cultural exchange.

Open Study Spaces

Explore the unique open study spaces at the Rolex Learning Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, a SANAA architectural marvel designed for fluid learning and collaboration.

Library

Explore the Library inside Lausanne's Rolex Learning Center, a SANAA-designed architectural marvel and hub for learning in Switzerland.

Cafés

Discover the unique cafés within the Rolex Learning Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, blending innovative SANAA architecture with vibrant social spaces.

Interior Hills

Explore the 'Interior Hills' of Lausanne's Rolex Learning Center, an architectural marvel by SANAA. Discover its undulating landscape, fluid spaces, and innovative design for learning and interaction in Switzerland.

Courtyards

Explore the unique courtyards of the Rolex Learning Center in Lausanne, Switzerland. Discover SANAA's innovative architecture, blending nature and learning.

Terraces

Explore the unique Terraces at the Rolex Learning Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, an architectural marvel by SANAA offering a fluid, undulating interior landscape.

Palais De Rumine

Explore Palais de Rumine in Lausanne, Switzerland, a stunning Florentine Renaissance building housing diverse museums and a library.

Cantonal Museum Of Fine Arts

Explore the historical presence of the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts within Lausanne's majestic Palais de Rumine, Switzerland. Discover its rich past and grand architecture.

Archaeology Museum

Explore the Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History inside Palais de Rumine, Lausanne, Switzerland. Discover Vaud's past from Neolithic to present.

Geology Museum

Explore the Geology Museum at Palais de Rumine in Lausanne, Switzerland. Discover ancient fossils, unique minerals, and Earth's history in this fascinating natural science institution.

Grand Staircase

Discover the Grand Staircase inside Palais de Rumine, Lausanne, Switzerland. A Florentine Renaissance architectural marvel with optical illusions and rich history.

Library

Discover the Cantonal and University Library (BCU Lausanne) inside the stunning Palais de Rumine in Lausanne, Switzerland. Explore its history, unique collections, and Florentine Renaissance architecture.

Exhibitions

Discover the diverse exhibitions at Palais de Rumine in Lausanne, Switzerland, a stunning Florentine Renaissance palace housing museums of natural sciences, archaeology, and history.

Sauvabelin Tower

Discover Sauvabelin Tower in Lausanne, Switzerland. Ascend this unique wooden observation tower for breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.

Observation Deck

Discover the Sauvabelin Tower Observation Deck in Lausanne, Switzerland. Ascend this unique wooden tower for breathtaking 360-degree views of Lake Geneva, the Alps, and the city.

Spiral Staircase

Discover the Sauvabelin Tower's unique double-helix spiral staircase in Lausanne, Switzerland, offering panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.

Sauvabelin Forest

Discover Sauvabelin Forest in Lausanne, Switzerland, a natural oasis featuring a unique wooden tower, a tranquil lake, and diverse wildlife.

Lake Sauvabelin

Discover Lake Sauvabelin and Sauvabelin Tower in Lausanne, Switzerland. Enjoy serene nature, panoramic views, and local history at this beloved park.

Picnic Areas

Discover the serene picnic areas near Sauvabelin Tower in Lausanne, Switzerland. Enjoy panoramic views, local timber architecture, and peaceful nature.

Wildlife Park

Discover the Sauvabelin Wildlife Park in Lausanne, Switzerland, home to rare Swiss farm animals and part of the scenic Sauvabelin Park. Enjoy nature, local history, and panoramic tower views.

Esplanade De Montbenon

Discover Esplanade de Montbenon in Lausanne, Switzerland. Explore its history, cultural landmarks, panoramic Lake Geneva views, and vibrant local life.

Palais De Justice

Explore Lausanne's Palais de Justice, a stunning Neo-Renaissance landmark in Switzerland. Discover its history, architecture, and panoramic Lake Geneva views.

Casino De Montbenon

Explore Casino de Montbenon in Lausanne, Switzerland. Discover its rich history as a cultural landmark, stunning architecture, and panoramic views of Lake Geneva.

Lawns

Discover the 'Lawns' of Esplanade de Montbenon in Lausanne, Switzerland. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps, historical buildings, and cultural events in this serene urban park.

Statue Areas

Discover the 'Statue Areas' at Esplanade de Montbenon in Lausanne, Switzerland, featuring the iconic William Tell statue and modern art. Explore its history and cultural significance.

Viewpoints

Discover the breathtaking viewpoints at Esplanade de Montbenon in Lausanne, Switzerland. Enjoy panoramic vistas of Lake Geneva and the Alps, delve into rich history, and experience a vibrant cultural hub.

Walking Paths

Explore the serene 'Walking Paths' at Esplanade de Montbenon in Lausanne, Switzerland, offering breathtaking views and rich history.

Hermitage Foundation

Discover the Fondation de l'Hermitage in Lausanne, Switzerland. Explore 19th-century art and stunning views (closed for renovation until late 2027).

Exhibition Halls

Discover the Hermitage Foundation's exhibition halls in Lausanne, Switzerland. Explore 19th and 20th-century art in a stunning mansion with panoramic lake views.

Sculpture Garden

Explore the artistic Parc de l'Hermitage, a beautiful 'Sculpture Garden' surrounding the Fondation de l'Hermitage in Lausanne, Switzerland, offering panoramic views and cultural richness.

Historic Villa

Discover the Historic Villa of the Fondation de l'Hermitage in Lausanne, Switzerland. Explore 19th-century art, architecture, and panoramic views.

Café

Discover L'Esquisse, the charming café-restaurant at Hermitage Foundation in Lausanne, Switzerland, offering art, gastronomy, and stunning views.

Terrace Views

Discover the enchanting Terrace Views at the Fondation de l'Hermitage in Lausanne, Switzerland, offering panoramic vistas of Lake Geneva and the Alps.

Art Installations

Discover the art exhibitions at Fondation de l'Hermitage in Lausanne, Switzerland. Explore 19th and 20th-century paintings in a historic mansion.

Aquatis Aquarium-Vivarium

Aquatic Ecosystems

Explore Aquatic Ecosystems at Aquatis Aquarium-Vivarium in Lausanne, Switzerland, Europe's largest freshwater aquarium, showcasing global biodiversity.

Vivarium Zones

Explore the Vivarium Zones at Aquatis Aquarium-Vivarium in Lausanne, Switzerland, featuring reptiles, amphibians, and diverse freshwater ecosystems.

Interactive Displays

Explore interactive displays at Aquatis Aquarium-Vivarium in Lausanne, Switzerland, Europe's largest freshwater aquarium. Discover global ecosystems and diverse aquatic life through immersive technology.

Educational Rooms

Discover the Educational Rooms at Aquatis Aquarium-Vivarium in Lausanne, Switzerland, fostering environmental awareness and hands-on learning.

Themed Galleries

Explore Aquatis's Themed Galleries in Lausanne, Switzerland, journeying across continents to discover diverse freshwater ecosystems and unique aquatic life.

Restaurant

Discover the AQUATIS Restaurant inside Aquatis Aquarium-Vivarium, Lausanne, Switzerland. Enjoy fresh, local cuisine and a unique family-friendly dining experience, with views of resident piranhas.