Beach near Lausanne, Switzerland

Lausanne Travel Guide

Switzerland

Lausanne is a Swiss city of 116,751 people on the northern shore of Lake Geneva. It combines an urban setting with easy access to the lake and the wider landscapes of the region.

Travellers flying in can use La Blecherette Airport (QLS). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, although the lakeside setting remains central to Lausanne’s geography and appeal.

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Local time

116,751

Population

461 miles away

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Weather in Lausanne

Sun

25°

Mon

28°

Tue

27°

Know before you go

Pays in CHF

Plug type Type C & Type J (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +41

Tipping: In Switzerland, service charges are usually included in the bill at restaurants, bars, and for other services. However, it is still customary to round up or add a small tip for good service.

Best time to visit Lausanne

Jan

6°15

Feb

9°6

Mar

11°15

Apr

14°13

May

18°14

Jun

25°13

Jul

25°16

Aug

26°9

Sep

20°13

Oct

16°12

Nov

9°14

Dec

6°11

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Lausanne

  1. The Olympic Museum - Le Musée Olympique

    museum

    0.8 km

  2. Cathédrale de Lausanne

    christian place of worship

    0.7 km

  3. Palais de Rumine

    art museum

    0.8 km

  4. Collection de l'Art Brut

    art museum

    1.4 km

  5. Photo Elysee

    museum

    0.7 km

  6. Mudac

    art museum

    0.7 km

  7. Musée cantonal des beaux-arts

    art museum

    0.6 km

  8. Musée cantonal de zoologie

    art museum

    0.8 km

Getting there

La Blecherette · 15.3 km

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