Day Discoveries from Lausanne

Cogwheel railway, Rochers-de-Naye, Lake Geneva region

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From lakeside castles to ice palaces, there’s so much to discover on a day trip from Lausanne. All while your luggage stays in your accommodation. Explore all Day Discoveries from Lausanne and book your tickets now for more great days out.

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Bern

Switzerland’s capital combines history and modernity with its UNESCO-listed old town, bear park, and the Federal Palace. Getting there: Halfhourly IC/IR trains from Lausanne (approx. 1h 15 min).
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Chateau Chillon

Switzerland’s most visited historic building set right on the shores of Lake Geneva. Getting there: IR/RE train to Montreux, then bus or train to VeytauxChillon (approx. 45 min).
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Genève

Switzerland’s international city and home to the United Nations – a fascinating mix of museums, an old town and the famous Jet d’Eau fountain. Direct IC/IR trains every 15 minutes (approx. 45 min).
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Gruyères

A medieval castle-village home to HR Giger, Gruyère cheese, and Cailler chocolate. Getting there: RE train or SBahn to Palézieux, then change to an RE train to Gruyères (1h 30 min).
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Maison Cailler

The irresistible world of Swiss chocolate. Train to Palézieux, then via Bulle to Broc-Chocolaterie. Alternatively, take a train to Romont and continue to Broc-Chocolaterie (1h 15 min – 1h 30 min)
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Rochers-de-Naye

A mountain for pleasure-seekers – with marmots, a cogwheel railway and views over Lake Geneva. Hourly IR/RE trains to Montreux, then change to the cogwheel railway up to RochersdeNaye (1h 20 min).
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Day Discoveries from Lausanne

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90 min from Lausanne

Bern

Chateau Chillon

Genève

Gruyères

Maison Cailler

Rochers-de-Naye

150 min from Lausanne

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Zürich

250 min from Lausanne

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