Lausanne
Switzerland · Canton de VaudCH
City in Switzerland
Lausanne is the capital and largest city of the Swiss French-speaking canton of Vaud, in Switzerland. The Olympic capital, it is a hilly city situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, about halfway between the Jura Mountains and the Alps, and facing the French town of Évian-les-Bains across the lake. Lausanne is located 51.7 kilometres northeast of Geneva, the nearest major city. The Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland convenes in Lausanne, although it is not the de jure capital of the nation.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 144,873
- Coordinates
- 46.516, 6.633
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Elevation
- 495 m
Overview of Lausanne
Lausanne is the kind of medium-sized town you find in Canton de Vaud, Switzerland. About 144,873 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. The local offer centres on nature, culture and water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Lausanne
Nature in Lausanne
(20)The nature shortlist for Lausanne: Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. It is a direct read of Lausanne's activity profile. There are 20 tagged experiences in this group.
Culture in Lausanne
(17)Culture in Lausanne covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Castles and Cathedrals. Counting everything, 17 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Lausanne.
Water Sports in Lausanne
(14)Looking for water sports? Lausanne has Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Paddleboarding. The category holds 14 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Lausanne.
Adventure in Lausanne
(10)Under adventure, Lausanne is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. The category holds 10 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Lausanne.
Nightlife in Lausanne
(9)Under nightlife, Lausanne is tagged with Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. The category holds 9 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Lausanne.
Sports in Lausanne
(9)Sports lovers get Golf, Horse Trails, Hunting, Skateboard and Skiing. It is a direct read of Lausanne's activity profile. There are 9 tagged experiences in this group.
Wellness in Lausanne
(7)Lausanne records Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms under wellness. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Lausanne. 7 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Family in Lausanne
(4)Family in Lausanne covers Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Lausanne.
Shopping in Lausanne
(2)Shopping in Lausanne covers Food and Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lausanne.
More to do in Lausanne
(1)Other activities lovers get Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Lausanne. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Lausanne
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Lausanne is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Europe/Zurich on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Lausanne that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lausanne known for?
- Travellers associate Lausanne with nature, culture and water sports. It sits in Canton de Vaud, Switzerland and counts about 144,873 residents.
- What can you do in Lausanne?
- Lausanne is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Lausanne?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Lausanne located?
- Lausanne belongs to Canton de Vaud, Switzerland, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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