Dams in Lausanne

Every couple of minutes, a train from Lausanne-Ouchy by Lake Geneva runs almost silently uphill to the SBB railway station and onwards via the city centre (Flon) to Epalinges-Croisettes. The fully automated Métro trains are remotely controlled and spend half their time underground.

Without Globus, Lausanne would simply be that bit less colourful: fashionistas and connoisseurs meet at the Globus Fashion Mini Flagship Store on Rue du Pont to experience the latest trends up close.

This magnificent country park boasts one of the best vantage points in Lausanne. But the panoramic views are by no means the only attribute that attracts visitors. There is a tree here that is worth a visit all on its own. This is a unique weeping willow, situated some 50 metres from the manor house, that was planted in the middle of the 19th century.

On the hills above Lausanne, Sauvabelin Park is a popular destination with families and nature lovers. Anyone who scales the 302 steps up to the platform of the Tower of Sauvabelin will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views.

At AQUATIS Lausanne you will immerse yourself in the freshwater worlds of all 5 continents. See around 10,000 fish, reptiles and amphibians up close and learn why freshwater is so precious.

The Vaudoise aréna is THE place to go for sports-related events and activities in Lausanne, whether at amateur or professional level.

Next to Lausanne train station is Plateforme 10, the art district of the canton of Vaud. On a spacious promenade there are 3 museums for design, art and photography. A single ticket will take you from collection to collection.

In Lausanne you will discover the world's largest collection of Art Brut. Over 60,000 works by self-taught artists who created works beyond all the rules of art. A visit that has the power to question your usual understanding of art.

Discover the history of the Olympic Games from antiquity to the present day at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne. Over 1,500 objects, interactive stations and an 8,000 square metre sculpture park await you on Lake Geneva.

The open-air terraces in Lausanne are as diverse and welcoming as the town itself. Be it hip or luxurious, modern or classic – these four terraces are sure to have something to suit every visitor’s tastes.

The park is located in the heart of the city and offers a breathtaking view of Lausanne and of the lake.