Discover Lausanne in autumn

As pretty orange colours start to cover the parks and gardens, autumn is the perfect season to enjoy a stay in Lausanne. And there are plenty of activities – with new exhibitions to discover at Lausanne’s famous museums and fabulous walks through the city or in the vineyards of Lavaux, a UNESCO world heritage site. A walk in Ouchy along the shore of Lake Geneva is an unmissable experience in autumn, as nature treats us to its most beautiful sunsets at this time of the year!

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Don’t miss the unmissables!

The unmissable activities in Lausanne are just like the city itself: extremely diverse! You will always find an activity that is perfect for you in Lausanne. During your stay, relive the emotions of the Olympic athletes at the Olympic Museum, stroll through the city’s pretty streets, discover the cathedral and its mythical watchtower or meet the freshwater animals at Aquatis!
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Lausanne Cathedral
At the heart of the old town, the majestic Lausanne Cathedral overlook...
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The Olympic Museum
A marathon of emotions. Would you like to relive great Olympic moments...
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Ouchy
It features three sumptuous Lausanne gardens, situated one after the o...
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Palud square
In the centre of the square is the town’s oldest fountain, adorned wit...
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Flon - the heart of Lausanne
Flon is the heart of the city of Lausanne, pulsing with life, day and ...
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Plateforme 10
The new Platforme 10 “arts district” which brings together the Cantona...
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The Rolex Learning Center
Built on the campus of EPFL Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, ...
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Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva, the largest freshwater lake in western Europe - and certa...
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La Cité
This is a quarter full of typical small bistros and craft shops. To th...
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AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium Lausanne
It presents animals through a totally immersive and interactive scenog...
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Lausanne City Pass

With this unique ticket valid for one, two or three days, discover the most popular attractions & highlights in Lausanne and the area at an exceptional price.

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Wander through the vineyards on the terraces of Lavaux

Classed as a UNESCO world heritage site, Lavaux is a magical place that has a lasting effect on everyone. Just a few minutes by train from Lausanne, you can admire the landscapes of this extraordinary site as you wander through the vineyards or simply sample one of the region’s wines. The lake and mountains form a backdrop with a superb view – decorated with autumnal colours that are bound to captivate you!
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Enchanting Lavaux
A stone’s throw from Lausanne (only five minutes by train to Lutry!), ...
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Lausanne and wine
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In Lausanne enjoy a visit that’s just right for you 

You can visit Lausanne in a way that is just right for you: whether with a professional tour guide who will reveal the city’s secrets to you, with an “Art in the City” map in your hand to guide you to the unmissable sites in Lausanne and its works of art, or during a boat ride on Lake Geneva where you can enjoy a unique view of the Olympic Capital.
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Cruise on Lake Geneva (CGN)
For a romantic or a gourmet cruise or simply to cross Lake Geneva, the...
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Art in the city
Works of art to be discovered during your walk
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Panoramic stroll
Set on a hillside facing Lake Geneva and the mountains, Lausanne offer...
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Treasures of the city guided tour
Follow the thread of parks and gardens through Lausanne and discover s...

Discover Lausanne’s latest exhibitions

Culture is extremely important in Lausanne and this is reflected in its museums with their very rich and varied exhibitions which change on a regular basis. They are not to be missed during your visit to Lausanne!
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From 14 Oct 2021 to 20 Feb 2022
Beaulieu Lausanne
Van Gogh Alive - The Experience
The most visited multimedia exhibition in the world comes to Lausanne ...
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From 18 Jun 2021 to 23 Jan 2022
Palais de Rumine
FROID
Rumine blow hot and cold : Joint exhibition of the science and history...
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From 25 Jun 2021 to 31 Oct 2021
Fondation de l'Hermitage
HANS EMMENEGGER (1866-1940)
For the first time in French-speaking Switzerland, a retrospective exh...
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Savour traditional cuisine

One thing is certain in Lausanne – there is always time to eat well. Spoil yourself with the delicious fondues, the celebrated “papets vaudois” (local sausages, leeks and potatoes), “croûtes au fromage” (a richer and more substantial variation of the Welsh rarebit theme) and perch fillets which are never out of favour!
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La Brasserie de Montbenon
This is one of Lausanne’s most beautiful terraces. It offers a superb ...
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Le Chalet Suisse
Le Chalet Suisse above Lausanne is a lovely getaway out in the green. ...
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Tom Café
The restaurant of the Olympic Museum on the shores of Lake Geneva cate...
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Café du Grütli
Café du Grütli is at the beginning of the paved pedestrian street call...
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57° Grill
The restaurant of Ouchy Castle highlights local quality products in a ...
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Café Romand
Café Romand is one of the historical Vaudois brasseries. It is on Plac...
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Discover the many parks and gardens of Lausanne

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Milan Park
If you were to take a helicopter flight over these nine hectares of gr...
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Plaines de Vidy
Here, each can truly do their own thing, because it has everything: hi...
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Bois-de-Vaux cemetery
With its long central avenue lined with double rows of linden trees, i...
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Montbenon Esplanade
This site is one of the most beautiful balconies from which to view th...
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Olympic Park
Situated alongside the lake, this magnificent park covering 8000 m2, g...
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Promenade Derrière-Bourg
It may not be big, but it certainly requires plenty of work! A true sh...
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