Scenic route · UNESCO
Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
Lausanne, Switzerland
Steep terraced vineyards above Lake Geneva, a World Heritage landscape.
Museum · Switzerland · Vaud
Olympic Museum
A museum on the lakefront telling the story of the Olympic Games.
about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Olympic Museum matters
Lausanne is the home of the International Olympic Committee, and this museum covers the ancient and modern Games with torches, medals and equipment. Outside, the park is dotted with sculptures and has fine lake views. It's good for sport fans of all ages.
Talking points
- It sits in a lakefront park with sculptures.
- Torches and medals from many Games are on show.
- The city is the Olympic capital.
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