Find some tips on navigating around the famous Swiss public transportation system (i.e. buying tickets in time so you are not fined) at the bottom of this page!
In Lausanne
Here is a list of fun things to do in Lausanne!
The Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland houses permanent and temporary exhibits relating to sport and the Olympic movement.
Right on the shore of lake Mendota the Memorial Union Terrace is a great place to grab At the heart of the old town, the majestic Lausanne Cathedral overlooks the city.
Cantonal museum of fine arts Lausanne
Fine arts museum with a collection of 10,000 works, some by major 19th- & 20th-century artists.
Built on the campus of Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), The Rolex Learning Center functions as a laboratory for learning, a library and an international cultural hub for EPFL, open to both students and the public.
Unique in Switzerland and Europe, AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium Lausanne will be the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe.
Boat cruise is very accessible from Ouchy with impressive view.
PHOTO ELYSEE – Museum for photography
A museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, entirely devoted to photography.
Museum in an elegant 19th-century house & gardens with temporary art exhibitions, plus a restaurant.
Around Lausanne
Here is a list of some interesting places around the area.
Chillon Castle is an island medieval castle located on Lake Geneva, south of Veytaux in the canton of Vaud.
The Matterhorn is the Mountain of Mountains. Shaped like a jagged tooth, it’s a magnet for adventurers looking for a mythical climb in Switzerland.
A must-see in summer/fall.
One simply cannot visit Switzerland without sampling Switzerland’s most famous speciality – Swiss chocolate.
At the heart of “Vevey, the City of Images”, the Swiss Camera Museum presents the history of photographers and photography, its inventors and its techniques through an exceptional collection of images and objects.
Prominent Gruyère cheese factory offering tours with audio guides, a museum, restaurant & gift shop.
Explore the wondrous landscape of Switzerland while you are around.
Public Transportation
Buying tickets (trains, bus, metros, boat) and checking time tables with the SBB Mobile App.
Getting day passes on the SBB website.
Boat tickets: CGN website (also possible with the SBB mobile app).
The dedicated public transport at Lausanne: tl.