Sitting comfortably at the northern most point of Lake Geneva, the museum- laden Swiss city of Lausanne is a lively and interesting place, home to two universities and the International Olympic Committee. The delightful cobbled streets of the old town and the many cafés and bars nestled between them are perfect for a stroll, while the lakefront of Ouchy offers a magnificent panoramic view of the lake and the Alps.
The tranquil and studious Swiss city of Lausanne peacefully overlooks the northern side of Lake Geneva. Full of excellent museums including the Collection de l’Art Brut, the Palais de Rumine and the Olympic Museum, Lausanne is a cultural oasis. The city’s two universities ensure that a great number of students pass through the city and this means that the nightlife is thriving and varied.
The cobbled streets of the old town are a delight to walk around and finding a suitably cosy café for lunch is a pleasantly simple task. The lakefront of Ouchy is home to a number of restaurants and bars and the views from here across the lake and into the Alps are breathtaking. Picturesque views by day and cool restaurants and bars at night typify this lovely Swiss city.
Highlights
The Old Town: beautiful cobbled streets interspersed with superb buildings, quaint cafés and delicious restaurants are a stroller’s dream come true.
The lakefront of Ouchy: loads of restaurants and bars line this spectacular viewpoint overlooking the lake and the Alps.
Collection de l’Art Brut: this fascinating gallery specialises in exhibiting the work of artists who can’t get shown anywhere else – expect the unexpected.
Palais de Rumine: a magnificent structure choc-full of interesting exhibits ranging from fine arts to natural history.****
Olympic Museum: explore the history of the Olympic Games and enjoy the impressive sculpture garden that overlooks the lake.****
Musée Historique de Lausanne: the history of Lausanne is beautifully represented here.