Things to Do in Lausanne

There are 35 attractions in Lausanne. Chillon Castle, waterfront medieval fortress on lake geneva, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Chillon Castle
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Chillon Castle
Waterfront medieval fortress on Lake Geneva
Castle
Lake Geneva Museum
2
Lake Geneva Museum
Museum dedicated to Lake Geneva's natural and cultural history
Museum
Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces
3
Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces
Steep terraced vineyards overlooking Lake Geneva, wine region
Historical Site
Olympic Museum
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Olympic Museum
Museum chronicling Olympic history and sports artifacts
Museum
Lake Leman
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Lake Leman
Alpine lake (Lac Léman) between Switzerland and France
Lake
Lac de Joux
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Lac de Joux
High Jura lake popular for skating in winter
Lake
Lausanne Cathedral
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Lausanne Cathedral
Gothic cathedral dominating Lausanne's old town skyline
Church
Mont Tendre
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Mont Tendre
Highest Jura massif peak offering panoramic views
Mountain
Creux du Van
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Creux du Van
Natural limestone cirque offering dramatic cliffs and views
Cliff
Moléson
10
Moléson
Swiss mountain with cable car and panoramic views
Mountain
Rochers de Naye
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Rochers de Naye
Alpine summit above Montreux with panoramic views
Mountain
Chablais Alps
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Chablais Alps
Mountain range in the Alps straddling France and Switzerland
Mountains
Le Chasseron
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Le Chasseron
Jura mountain in Vaud offering panoramic views
Mountain
Tour d'Aï
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Tour d'Aï
Prominent Alpine peak popular with hikers, Vaud
Mountain
Aigle Castle
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Aigle Castle
Medieval castle in Aigle housing regional museum
Castle
Lac Brenet
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Lac Brenet
Small Swiss lake set in Jura mountain landscape
Lake
Le Suchet
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Le Suchet
Prominent Jura mountain peak in Vaud canton
Mountain
Dent d'Oche
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Dent d'Oche
Alpine summit in Chablais range, scenic views
Mountain
Le Gibloux
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Le Gibloux
Fribourg hill with panoramic tower and forest
Mountains
Mont d'Or (Jura Mountains)
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Mont d'Or (Jura Mountains)
Prominent Jura massif with scenic forestry and cliffs
Mountain
Palais de Rumine
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Palais de Rumine
Neo-Renaissance palace in Lausanne housing several museums
Monument
Vufflens Castle
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Vufflens Castle
Medieval castle near Lake Geneva in Vaud
Monument
Château d'Ouchy
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Château d'Ouchy
Lakeside castle hotel in Lausanne's Ouchy district
Monument
Fort de Joux
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Fort de Joux
Medieval mountain fortress later used as prison
Castle
Lac de Saint-Point
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Lac de Saint-Point
Large natural lake in Jura foothills, popular recreation
Lake
Le Môle
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Le Môle
Massif peak in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes near Geneva
Mountain
Mont de Grange
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Mont de Grange
Border peak between France and Switzerland in Alps
Mountain
Roc d'Enfer
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Roc d'Enfer
Craggy Alpine ridge popular with hikers and skiers
Mountain
Saint-Maire Castle
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Saint-Maire Castle
Historic Swiss castle in Vaud canton
Castle
Lac de Remoray
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Lac de Remoray
Scenic freshwater lake in eastern France
Lake
Parc de Mon Repos
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Parc de Mon Repos
Riverside park with Victorian villa and gardens
Park
Maison d'Ailleurs
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Maison d'Ailleurs
Science fiction museum in Switzerland housing speculative works
Museum
Théâtre Benno Besson
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Théâtre Benno Besson
Regional theater hosting performing arts productions
Theater
34
Castrum
Archaeological Roman fort site in Vaud
Ruins
35
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
Representative Le Corbusier buildings demonstrating modernist architecture
Historical Site