The world’s Olympic capital, Lausanne is set in a perfect location with the city hugging the edge of Lake Geneva and climbing up the steep hillsides to its historic Old Town, offering plenty of spectacular views along the way. Here are the 5 Best Things to Do in Lausanne!
1. Lake Geneva
For most of its crescent-shaped length, Lake Geneva separates France and Switzerland, giving Lausanne, on its northern shore, beautiful views of the French Alps with the lake in the foreground. The best way to enjoy the lake – and among the most popular things to do for tourists in Lausanne – is to board one of the lake steamers that stop here and either take a cruise or use it to hop between towns.
2. Olympic Museum
Along with the artifacts and history of the competitions, the museum overlooking Lake Geneva focuses on the spirit and values of the Olympics and the qualities that have made them endure. You can relive great moments from the Olympic Games through film clips and follow the evolution of sports technology and even fashion design.
3. Château d’Ouchy and Promenade
Life feels wonderfully carefree on the Ouchy lakefront. The vastness of the lake, the generosity of the boulevards, the soothing green of attractive parks, and the majestic aura of stately buildings. A must-visit destination.
4. Escaliers du Marche
One of the most picturesque sights in Lausanne is the long covered flight of steps leading from just above Place de la Palud to the terrace in front of the main door to the cathedral. Built-in the 13th century, it connected the market in Place de la Palud to the one above. If you’re climbing up, you can break the climb by stopping at the historic Café le Barbare on one of the terraces for a coffee or hot chocolate.
5. St. François Church
The hub of Lausanne’s traffic is the Place St.-François, where you’ll find the former Franciscan church of St.-François. The church dates from the 13th and 14th centuries; its tower was built in 1523. Be sure to see the beautiful stained glass windows in the choir, which date back to 1907.
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