Lausanne’s neighbourhoods

Diversified and with many activities to offer, Lausanne’s neighbourhoods well and truly reflect the city. Whether you’re more into walking by the lake, exploring the charming streets of the old town, discovering trendy places or shopping, you’re bound to find a neighbourhood that suits you.

The shopping quarters

When it comes to tracking down unique items, treating yourself to local products or finding the perfect gift, these areas are perfect to accomplish your mission.

The unmissable neighbourhoods

Lausanne is above all a city with undeniable charm! To enjoy the town’s exceptional setting and discover its many different facets, head to the neighbourhoods of La Cité, Ouchy, the Flon and the Place de la Palud.
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Palud square
Palud square
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The Flon
The Flon
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Ouchy
Ouchy
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La Cité
La Cité

On the blog

Set off on a discovery of the city’s most characteristic neighbourhoods by making the most of many tips to make sure you don’t miss out on anything.
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The Rôtillon neighbourhood
The Rôtillon neighbourhood
The Rôtillon neighbourhood: small colourful buildings and alleys from ...
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The Cité Quarter
The Cité Quarter
The Cité is Lausanne’s historical quarter, and the location of small t...
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The Heights of Lausanne
The Heights of Lausanne
After visiting the Cité, Flon, Rôtillon, train station and Ouchy neigh...
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The Flon district
The Flon district
Animated by day and by night, the Flon is the meeting place for Lausan...
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The train station area and Ouchy district
The train station area and Ouchy district
After visiting the Flon, Rôtillon and Cité districts, let’s set off to...
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Georgette quarter
Georgette quarter
Discover the Georgette neighbourhood and its various shops.