Scenic route · UNESCO
Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
Lausanne, Switzerland
Steep terraced vineyards above Lake Geneva, a World Heritage landscape.
City · Switzerland · Vaud
Lausanne
A hilly lakeside city, home of the Olympic movement, with a gothic cathedral and steep stairs.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Lausanne matters
Lausanne tumbles down a hillside to the shore of Lake Geneva, with a gothic cathedral on top and a walkable waterfront at the bottom. It is the home base of the International Olympic Committee, so sport is part of the city's identity, and its university brings a young, lively crowd. Across the lake, the French Alps glow in the evening, and the terraced vineyards of Lavaux are next door.
Talking points
- The city is built on steep hills, so expect stairs and a metro that climbs.
- It is the Olympic capital, home to the International Olympic Committee.
- Lavaux's terraced vineyards are a short ride away.
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What to see in Lausanne
Church, mosque or temple
Lausanne Cathedral
Lausanne, Switzerland
A gothic cathedral on the hill above the city, with a night watchman who still calls the hours.
Museum
Olympic Museum
Lausanne, Switzerland
A museum on the lakefront telling the story of the Olympic Games.
Neighbourhood
Ouchy Waterfront
Lausanne, Switzerland
Lausanne's lakeside promenade, with cafés, boats and a view across to France.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.