The best things to do in Lausanne this autumn

Warning! Glorious colours on display in Lausanne! Autumn is the perfect season to discover the Olympic Capital and enjoy the magnificent walks in the city or in nature… But that’s not all! What with the long-awaited return of the iconic fondues and luscious specialities, you should already have a stay booked in your calendar. Not to forget the fab exhibitions and unmissable events of the season, absolute musts for your Lausanne visit.

Walks in the city and in nature

Are you ready for long walks in the sun? We promise you breathtaking viewpoints, panoramas with orange hues and the discovery of hidden treasures in the city. We’ll lead the way!
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The Lavaux vineyard, from Grandvaux to Cully
The walk takes you from Grandvaux to Cully and lasts about two hours a...
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Panoramic stroll
Set on a hillside facing Lake Geneva and the mountains, Lausanne offer...
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Art in the city
Works of art to be discovered during your walk
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The events of the autumn

This autumn, we want to take up sports activities again and listen to good music. Which is great, since events are planned in Lausanne that will cater to these desires.
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23.09.2023
Lausanne and Pully Museum Night
This 22nd edition will offer you its share of surprises and wonder!
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13.10.2023 - 11.02.2024
Event marker iconBeaulieu Lausanne
Tintin, the immersive adventure
Blistering barnacles, Tintin is taking up quarters in Lausanne! Initially designed for the Atelier des Lumières in Paris, this immersion in the theme of Tintin’s adventures created by author and illustrator Hergé is stopping over in French-speaking Switzerland. An original and highly colourful experience, to be discovered at Beaulieu Lausanne.
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18.10.2023 - 22.10.2023
Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival - LUFF
22nd edition - The LUFF fuses music and the seventh art in an alchemy of striking images and unfamiliar sounds.
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29.10.2023
Event marker iconPlace Bellerive
Lausanne Marathon
30th edition - Everyone can choose the length of their run and their challenge!
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31.10.2023 - 05.11.2023
Event marker iconCasino de Montbenon et autres lieux
JazzOnze+ Festival Lausanne
36th edition - In more than 30 years of existence, the JazzOnze+ Festival Lausanne has earned its place among the best jazz festivals in Switzerland and Europe. Its uncompromising and cutting-edge programming allows the festival to welcome the world's greatest jazz musicians in Lausanne.
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02.11.2023
Event marker iconEspace Amaretto
Malakoff’s world championship
Lausanne à Table organizes the third Malakoff’s world championship ! To pay tribute to this typical Vaudois dish, come taste and vote for the world’s best malakoffs (no less !).
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05.11.2023 - 01.12.2023
Lausanne Bach Festival
Dedicated to interpretation of the works of Bach, the festival invites leading artists to Lausanne. Theme of the 2023 edition and of the 25th anniversary: "Bach and Musical Theatre", with 8 exceptional concerts and a conference.
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08.11.2023 - 18.11.2023
Event marker iconThéâtre de Beaulieu
Montreux Comedy
Due to works at the Montreux Congress Centre, the largest French-speaking comedy festival will take place at the Théâtre de Beaulieu in Lausanne for its next two editions, in 2023 and 2024. As usual, the festival will welcome both stars of the genre and new talents. A good occasion to warm up at the beginning of winter!

Highlights of Lausanne

Don’t miss out the highlights during your stay.

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Current exhibitions

Culture is close to the hearts of Lausanners, and this is reflected in the city’s museums that constantly offer very rich and varied exhibitions. This autumn, we hurry to discover them.
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08.09.2023 - 03.12.2023
Émilienne Farny. Le regard absolu
Event marker iconMusée d'art de Pully
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08.09.2023 - 04.02.2024
Space is the place
Event marker iconmudac - Musée cantonal de design et d’arts appliqués contemporains
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22.09.2023 - 12.05.2024
Invisible Collections 2023. Out of use?
Event marker iconMusée cantonal d'archéologie et d'histoire
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13.10.2023 - 11.02.2024
Tintin, the immersive adventure
Event marker iconBeaulieu Lausanne
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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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Le Chalet Suisse
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Café du Grütli
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Café Romand
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Historical cafés
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