What to do in Lausanne

Activities, attractions and tours
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Lausanne Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Lausanne has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Lausanne, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Lausanne with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Lausanne

Lausanne is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Lausanne, and make it a breeze to explore Lausanne and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Lausanne to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Lausanne, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Lausanne.

Lausanne attractions

Lausanne has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Lausanne to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Lausanne.

Looking for things to do in Lausanne can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Lausanne or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Lausanne attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Lausanne Center

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Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Lausanne Cathedral and Hôtel de Ville while in the area.

Lausanne Center
Olympic Museum showing outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Ouchy

If you're spending time in Ouchy, you might enjoy attractions like Ouchy Port and Olympic Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fantastic lake views before hopping on the metro at Lausanne Ouchy Station to see more of the city.

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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.

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Montriond-Cour

Visitors to Montriond-Cour enjoy its lake views, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre de Vidy is worth a stop.

Montriond-Cour
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Le Flon

Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Lausanne Cathedral and Palais de Beaulieu are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Le Flon

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