Château d'Ouchy Monument

Address: Place du Port 2, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland

Website: https://www.chateaudouchy.ch

The Château d’Ouchy is a lakeside château on the shores of Lake Geneva in the Ouchy district of Lausanne, Switzerland, known today as a hotel and lakeside landmark. Its medieval origin and later 19th-century rebuilding make it a notable example of a historic building adapted for hospitality use.

A medieval tower or small fortress stood on the site originally; the present structure reflects nineteenth-century rebuilding in a Neo-Gothic/romantic style and later conversion to hospitality use. Its lakeside setting made it a fashionable site for redevelopment in the 19th century.

Located in Ouchy, the Lausanne lakeside district, the château is within the city limits of Lausanne and a short tram or walk from Lausanne railway station. It faces Lake Geneva and sits near the port and lakeside promenades.

• Location advantage: Sits directly on the lakeshore promenade in Ouchy, making it easy to combine a visit with a boat trip on Lake Geneva or a walk to the Olympic Museum nearby.

Château d’Ouchy sits on Lausanne’s Ouchy waterfront. Take Lausanne’s metro line M2 to the Ouchy-Olympique station and walk 2-5 minutes along the lakeside promenade to reach the château. If driving, follow the A1 to Lausanne and signs for Ouchy - there is limited lakeside parking near the site.

• Use the Ouchy-Olympique metro stop (M2) for the most direct access to the château and lakeside promenade; from there the castle and quayside are an easy walk.
• Visit outside the peak summer months or early in the morning to enjoy the lakeside views with fewer tourists; the château's terrace and nearby waterfront promenade are the best spots for photography.
• Combine your stop with the nearby Olympic Museum and a short boat trip from Ouchy-many visitors focus on the castle hotel and miss the broader lakeside attractions.