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What to do in Lausanne
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Ouchy Port
Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Olympic Museum
You may never stand on the winner’s podium at the Olympic Games, but exploring this beautiful museum in Lausanne is the next best thing.
AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium
Take the kids to visit the sea life you'll find at AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium during your visit to Lausanne.
Sauvabelin Tower
You can learn about the history of Lausanne with a trip to Sauvabelin Tower. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
MUDAC
You can browse the exhibits at MUDAC, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
École hôtelière de Lausanne
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of École hôtelière de Lausanne, during your trip to Lausanne. Wander the lakeside in this trendy area.
University Hospital of Lausanne
Though University Hospital of Lausanne might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Lausanne while you are here.
Palais de Beaulieu
Palais de Beaulieu is just one of the places to see in Lausanne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Lausanne Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Lausanne with a trip to Lausanne Cathedral. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Areas of Lausanne
Lausanne Center
Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Lausanne Cathedral and Cathédrale de Notre Dame while in the area.
Ouchy
Visitors often come to Ouchy for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Ouchy-Olympique Station.
Montriond-Cour
While visiting Montriond-Cour, you might make a stop by sights like Theatre de Vidy and Jardin Botanique Lausanne.
Montoie-Bourdonnette
Montoie-Bourdonnette is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like International Olympic Committee and Espace des Inventions.
Sébeillon-Malley
While Sébeillon-Malley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Place de la Palud and Palais de Beaulieu.
Montchoisi
While visiting Montchoisi, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Museum and Musée de l’Elysée.