Travel Guide to Lausanne, Switzerland
Scenic spot introduction:
Lausanne is a beautiful mountain town on the north shore of Lake Geneva. The city first prospered as a Roman naval port. The numerous classical buildings in the old town have a strong medieval style. As the seat of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court and many cultural and educational institutions, Lausanne is the economic and cultural center of Switzerland like Geneva, with a strong cultural and artistic atmosphere. Lausanne is also the home of the International Olympic Committee and Olympic Museum The location is also known as the Olympic Capital.Attractions distribution:
Lausanne is located in the center of the northern shore of Lake Geneva. The Flon River and the Louvre River flow through the city, connecting it to Geneva, Bern and Zurich. It is across the water from famous French cities such as Evian on the south shore of the lake. The lake and the Alps in the distance form a beautiful landscape painting.Lausanne first prospered as a Roman naval port. In the Middle Ages, it was occupied by Savoy and Perth. The city has a long history. Lausanne is a mountain city. The Flon River and the Louve River flow through the city. The Ouchy area by the lake and the old town on the hill have completely different styles: the lakeside parks and green spaces are scattered everywhere, revealing a leisurely, modern, and tasteful temperament; the old town is full of ancient buildings, exuding a nostalgic, ancient, and historical charm.
Scenic spot features:
Gastronomy, Olympics, churches, city sightseeingTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Europe > Switzerland > Geneva
How to get there:
Lausanne does not have an airport, but has well-developed railways and roads, providing quick access to Switzerland and neighboring cities such as France, Germany, and Italy. It only takes half an hour to get to Geneva International Airport by train or car.
Train: Lausanne Central Railway Station (Pl. de la Gare Central) is located in the city center, at the junction of Ouchy and the old town. You can take bus No. 2 or subway to various parts of the city. There are 2 express trains from Geneva to Lausanne every hour, and the one-way journey takes 40 minutes. If you take the IC (Express Train), it only takes 30 minutes; it takes 1 hour and 15 minutes from Bern; it takes 3 hours and 40 minutes to take the TGV to Paris.
Water transport: You can also take a boat across Lake Geneva from Geneva to Lausanne, which takes 2 hours and 45 minutes one way. From May to September every year, there are many ferries from Lausanne to Vevey, Montreux, and Evian and Thonon-les-Bains in France.
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Tickets
Lausanne ticket prices:
Lausanne Historical Museum : CHF 4/person.
Albrut Art Museum : CHF 8/person
Notre Dame Cathedral : The church hall is free, and the bell tower costs 2 Swiss francs per person.
Elysee Museum of Photography: CHF 8 per person.
Scenic area opening hours:
Lausanne Historical Museum : Monday, Tuesday to Thursday 11:00-20:00; Friday to Sunday 11:00-19:00, closed on Monday.
Albrut Art Museum : Tuesday to Sunday 11:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00, closed on Monday.
Olympic Museum :
April 1 to October 31, daily 9:00am-6:00pm
November 1 to March 31 Daily 9:00am-6:00pm Closed on Mondays
Saint Francois Church : 8:00-18:00 (closed to the public during mass).
Notre Dame Cathedral : From April to September, Monday to Friday 7:00-19:00, Saturday 8:00-18:00, and Sunday Mass is not open to visitors; from October to March, Monday to Friday 7:00-17:30, Saturday 8:00-17:30; Sunday Mass is not open to visitors.
Notre Dame Cathedral Clock Tower: Monday to Saturday 8:30-11:30 am, 13:30-16:30 pm; Sunday 14:00-16:30, open all year round.
Elysee Museum of Photography: 11:00-18:00 (10:00-21:00 on Thursdays), closed on Mondays.
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