In Switzerland, there are many cities to visit and Lausanne is one of them. Normally obscured by the more popular Zurich, Geneva, and the Jungfrau area, this lakeside city of Lausanne is small, picturesque and well-known as the World’s Olympic Capital, skiing and winter sports are taken quite seriously here and you won’t run out of sporty adventures to challenge you.
Lausanne is divided into two parts uphill and downhill. Uphill where you can find shuttered house and churches. Downhill where you can find lakefront resort and castle style hotel. This city is very important as there are the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the sports arbitration court. So a visit to the Olympic Museum is something you absolutely must do if you like sports.
Below you will find a list of the most visited and known places in Lausanne, Switzerland.
#1 Cathedral of Notre Dame
The Cathedral de Notre Dame , built between the 12th and 13th centuries, is a Latin cross Gothic church with 3 naves. Impressive architecture and at the side there is a small lounge to rest. The Gothic cathedral Notre Dame is the largest church in Switzerland.
#2 Olympic Museum
Lausanne is closely linked to the Olympics. You cannot visit Lausanne without visiting the Olympic Museum; whether you are a person who practices sport, who loves it without practicing it or who perhaps doesn't even follow it assiduously ... this museum is still worth it!
#3 Palais de Rumine
There is no shortage of museums on what to see in Lausanne. Palais de Rumine houses the cantonal museums of natural sciences, history and a library in the same building.
#4 Place de la Palud
Traveling along the road towards the old town, you will arrive at " Place de la Palud ", where the oldest fountain of Lausanne is located , with Justice represented on the central pillar.
#5 Ouchy
Whether you want to walk in total relaxation or you want to practice sports enjoying the lake, the answer is only one; Ouchy The lakeside promenade, east to Lutry or west to St. Sulpice, are green, flowery, tree-lined. You can practice many sports here, including sailing, windsurfing and swimming.
Not to be missed
- Musee de L'Elysees
- Jardin Botanique
- Tour de Sauvabelin
- Parc de Mon-Repos
Night view of Lausanne, Switzerland
Downtown Lausanne city skyline in Switzerland
