Lausanne, Switzerland - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-18

Lausanne, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva with the Alps as a backdrop, is a picturesque Swiss city blending rich history with a vibrant atmosphere. Visit to enjoy breathtaking views, impressive architecture, and first-class cultural institutions.

Top things to do in Lausanne

Things to do in Lausanne include Lausanne Cathedral, Olympic Museum, Ouchy Promenade. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Lausanne

Here is what 3 days in Lausanne look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
6
Walking
50 min
  1. 1
    Tour de SauvabelinTower
    1.8 km (🚶 28 min)
  2. 2
    Place Saint-François
    400 m (🚶 7 min)
  3. 3
    Lausanne CathedralChurch · Cité
    200 m (🚶 3 min)
  4. 4
    Palais de RuminePalace · Cité
    200 m (🚶 4 min)
  5. 5
    Château Saint-MaireCastle · Cité
    400 m (🚶 8 min)
  6. 6
    Fondation de l'Hermitage
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Day 2

Stops
4
Walking
59 min
  1. 1
    Ouchy PromenadeNeighbourhood · Ouchy
    350 m (🚶 8 min)
  2. 2
    Olympic MuseumMuseum · Ouchy
    1.2 km (🚶 21 min)
  3. 3
    Plateforme 10Museum · Gare
    2.1 km (🚶 30 min)
  4. 4
    Musée Romain Lausanne-VidyNeighbourhood
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
Walking
16 min
  1. 1
    Place de la PaludSquare · Centre
    1.1 km (🚶 16 min)
  2. 2
    Collection de l'Art BrutArt museum · Château
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Lausanne?

Lausanne Cathedral, Olympic Museum, Ouchy Promenade, Place de la Palud, Collection de l'Art Brut, Palais de Rumine and 9 more. Lausanne Cathedral: An impressive Gothic masterpiece with stunning stained glass and panoramic views from the tower - a must-see for visitors.

What can you do in 3 days in Lausanne?

Day 1: Tour de Sauvabelin, Place Saint-François, Lausanne Cathedral, Palais de Rumine. Day 2: Ouchy Promenade, Olympic Museum, Plateforme 10, Musée Romain Lausanne-Vidy. Day 3: Place de la Palud, Collection de l'Art Brut.

Which areas should you explore in Lausanne?

The itinerary for Lausanne runs through Cité, Ouchy, Gare, Centre and Château.

Which museums are worth visiting in Lausanne?

Museums worth visiting in Lausanne: Olympic Museum (Ouchy), Collection de l'Art Brut (Château) and Plateforme 10 (Gare).

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