Scenic route · UNESCO
Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
Lausanne, Switzerland
Steep terraced vineyards above Lake Geneva, a World Heritage landscape.
Church, mosque or temple · Switzerland · Vaud
Lausanne Cathedral
A gothic cathedral on the hill above the city, with a night watchman who still calls the hours.
about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Lausanne Cathedral matters
Perched on the hill of Lausanne, this is considered one of the finest gothic cathedrals in Switzerland. Inside, look for the rose window and carvings. A tradition continues that a watchman calls out the hours from the tower at night.
Talking points
- A watchman calls the hours from the tower at night.
- The rose window is a highlight.
- The cathedral is reached via steep old-town stairs.
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