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".. is surrounded by amazing destinations like Montreux and many more awesome things to do in Switzerland!" Thecrowdedplanet	".. is a city that effortlessly combines historical architecture with contemporary life." Holidaystoeurope
".. is a timeless city, one that may continue to grow and modernise but also knows to keep its history at its core." Travellingbookjunkie	".. is one of the best Swiss cities to visit." Karolinapatryk
".. is one of the best places to go in Switzerland in winter, as there are many indoor activities in the city as well." Karolinapatryk	".. is a old student city known for its narrow cobbled streets, pretty squares, historic buildings and its nice lakefront." Myhammocktime
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".. is a beautiful town on the shores of Lake Geneva, in Switzerland." Emmaeatsandexplores	".. is about an hour's train journey from Geneva airport which is the closest transport hub." Emmaeatsandexplores
".. is such a Foodie town that it even has a cultural committee purely dedicated to showcasing the food and wine of the region." Emmaeatsandexplores	".. is the smallest city in the world to have an underground train system, called 'La Ficelle'." Thecrowdedplanet

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Lake Geneva (12 km away)

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Historic Culture Nightlife Nature Lake Food Wine Size: Town By a lake Lake Geneva The Olympic Museum Lausanne Cathedral

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2 Days in Lausanne: The Perfect Lausanne Itinerary

Even with just a couple of days there, you can confidently cover the best things to do in Lausanne and the surrounding parts along Lake Geneva. That’s where this Lausanne itinerary comes into play, as it’s the key to feeling confident regarding what to do in Lausanne in 2 days to get the most of your visit.

- The Perfect 2-Day Lausanne Itinerary

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Lausanne Things to Do Plus Lake Geneva Day Trips

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Lake Geneva is the Swiss Riviera and part of French Switzerland. It feels very different from other parts of Switzerland, what with everyone speaking French, and Lausanne feels very metropolitan and fashionable. Lausanne is also known as the Olympic Capital as it has been the home of the International Olympic ...

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Things to do

Things to do in Lausanne, Switzerland

On the northern shore of Lac Léman (aka Lake Geneva) in French-speaking Switzerland, Lausanne is a city of two halves. Lausanne has kept that traditional Swiss feel – with cheese, chocolate and beautiful mountain scenery in plentiful supply – but with students making up a third of the population, it has more bars and ..

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Things to do in Lausanne, Switzerland

On the northern shore of Lac Léman (aka Lake Geneva) in French-speaking Switzerland, Lausanne is a city of two halves. Lausanne Cathedral is also the site of one of the city’s oldest traditions – the night watchman. The first watchmen were fire lookouts back when most houses in Lausanne were made of wood, and ..

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Lausanne Things to Do Plus Lake Geneva Day Trips

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Why all Aspiring Writers Should Visit Lake Leman in Lausanne

> Why Lake Léman?

.. has always been called Lake Geneva but that is not exactly true. ...

- So why have so many writers visited Lausanne?

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Accommodation

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> Where to Stay in Lausanne

Choosing the right accommodation can have a big impact on the quality of your trip, making the decision of where to stay in Lausanne is a pretty important one. The city of Lausanne isn’t very large and visitors will spend most of their time either in the Old Town area or down near Ouchy.

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Eat & drink

Lausanne for Foodies - From Fondue to Fine Dining in Switzerland

Lausanne is about an hour’s train journey from Geneva airport which is the closest transport hub. The train station is within the airport and the ticket costs around £20. Once you arrive in Lausanne, every tourist receives a free transport card with their hotel stay! This entitles you to free travel on the metro, ...

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> Where to Eat

With a selection of both traditional and new cuisines available in Lausanne, knowing where to eat can be a challenge. However, if you are looking for personal recommendations we have listed our favourite below. ...

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Things to do in Lausanne, Switzerland

> Feast on local food

It wouldn’t be right to visit Switzerland without stuffing yourself on cheese and chocolate. We visited local favourite Café du Grütlí, which has been serving fondue since 1849. Their speciality gooey, cheesy concoction comes with a bag of hot potatoes for dipping and thinly sliced rare beef.

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Transport

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> Lake Geneva Cruise

During your first day, there were many moments to appreciate the beauty of Lake Geneva from the city. So why not enjoy the lake from a new angle by taking a boat ride? There are many ways to enjoy a boat ride around Lake Geneva, including group and private tours, but the easiest is to simply take a CGN ferry around to ...

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> Test your Olympic skills

Lausanne has been the home of the International Olympic Committee since it was moved there by Pierre Coubertin, the French founder of the modern Games, to keep it safe during WWI. You can find out more about the history and spirit of the games at the Olympic Museum , set along Lausanne’s lakefront.

- Set sail on the lake

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> Chillon Castle

Follow the waterfront out of Montreux and you’ll soon reach one of Switzerland’s most photogenic castles, Chillon Castle. This island castle sits just off the shore of Lake Geneva and dates back to the 10th century, although there was once a Roman outpost there as well. While the best views of Chillon Castle are from ...

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Tours

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> A Guided City Tour

The people of Lausanne are proud of their city and are more than happy to discuss their heritage with visitors. If you have a short amount of time to explore, head to one of the Lausanne Tourism offices (or look on their website before travelling) and arrange a guided tour with one of their knowledgeable team.

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How to arrive

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Lausanne for Foodies - From Fondue to Fine Dining in Switzerland

> Getting to Lausanne

Lausanne is about an hour’s train journey from Geneva airport which is the closest transport hub. The train station is within the airport and the ticket costs around £20. ...

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> Where you should visit whilst in Lausanne

Whilst small, this perfectly formed city has hundreds of fantastic places to visit. If however, you only have a weekend and want to know the best places in town to go we have created a guide which we hope will entice you further. ...

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Wine

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> Wine, Wine & more Wine

Lausanne has recently been initiated into the Great Wine Capitals Network ‘ (the Open Cellars). It’s a weekend long wine festival in the summer and you can read my blog post all about it here ...

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> For Wine Lovers

No trip to this region of Switzerland would be complete without a trip to the UNESCO vineyards of Lavaux. Consisting of 830 hectares of terraced vines this region can be traced back to the 11th century and the Benedictine monasteries that once controlled the ...

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Lake Geneva

12 km

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Geneva Cointrin International Airport

51 km

Sion Airport

64 km

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Moderate

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2-3 days

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Nearly none

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Normal

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July, August

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January, February

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Lausanne is a town in the country Switzerland with a population of 116,751. In Lausanne you find many historic places. Lausanne is in east Switzerland. It gives you the possibility to relax next toby a lake. Lausanne is perfect for a cultural trip. The nearest big city is Burgundy.

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