Lausanne

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Claim the Lausanne Transport Card: Hotel guests usually receive a free Lausanne Transport Card for buses and the metro during their stay.
Ride the m2 metro: Lausanne's steep metro links the lakeside at Ouchy to the train station and upper town, saving a tough uphill walk.
Cruise with CGN: CGN lake boats sail from Ouchy to lakeside towns and across Lake Geneva to Evian in France, some on historic paddle steamers.

Enjoy a safe city: Lausanne is very safe, but watch for pickpockets around the station and busy nightlife areas like the Flon.
Check passport for France: Day trips to Evian cross into the EU, so carry your passport or ID when taking the boat across the lake.
Swim at official spots: Lake Geneva can be cold and deep; swim at supervised beaches like Bellerive and check conditions on windy days.

Shop at supermarkets: Coop and Migros have good takeaway meals and picnic food, much cheaper than eating out in Switzerland.
Drink from fountains: Public fountains provide clean, cold drinking water, so carry a reusable bottle instead of buying drinks.
Hike through Lavaux: Walking the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces between villages like Lutry and Cully is free and spectacular.

Pack for cold winters: Winters are chilly and grey, and the cold bise wind can bite; bring a warm coat, scarf and gloves.
Enjoy warm summers: Summers are pleasant and sunny, warm enough for a lake swim; bring swimwear and sun protection.
Wear sturdy shoes: Lausanne is built on steep hills with many stairs, so comfortable shoes with good grip are essential.

Share a fondue: Fondue and raclette are Swiss classics, and around Lausanne look for papet vaudois with saucisson and local malakoffs.
Plan for quiet Sundays: Most shops close on Sundays, so stock up on Saturday; station shops are often the exception.
Be punctual and greet shopkeepers: Swiss culture values punctuality, and saying bonjour when entering a shop is expected politeness.

Hear the night watchman: A watchman calls out the hours from Lausanne Cathedral's tower each night, a tradition dating back centuries.
Visit the Olympic Museum: Lausanne is home to the International Olympic Committee, and the lakeside Olympic Museum park is worth a stroll.
Taste wine in Lavaux: Small wine cellars and caveaux in the Lavaux villages open for tastings, especially on summer weekends.

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

Day 1 of 2

🕘 9:30–16:45📍 5 stops

Day 2 of 2

🕘 9:30–16:15📍 4 stops