Lausanne, one of the cultural centers of the country, stands on the northern shore of Lake Geneva. The city is famous for the majestic Gothic cathedral of St. Francis (1145-1275), towering above the old part of the city with its original houses and old bridges over the Flon and Louvre rivers.
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Phone numbers
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How to get there
Flight to Geneva, then transfer by car: 80 km in about an hour and a half. Three or four trains per hour from Geneva (Sfr20, 35-50 minutes) and to the airport (Sfr24, 45-60 minutes) run to Lausanne. One or two trains per hour go to Bern (Sfr30, 60-70 minutes). More than 4 trains per hour - to Yverdon-les-Bains (Sfr14.20, 20-45 minutes). At the station there is a luggage room (small / big luggage on the day Sfr4 / 7, 7-20.30 Mon-Sat, 9-12.30 and 13.30-19.30 Sun).
The motorways connect Lausanne with Geneva and Yverdon-l-Ben (A1) , Martigny (A9) and Bern (A9, then A12). Rolling companies Avis (021 340 72 00; Ave de la Gare 50), Hertz (021 312 53 11; Pl du Tunnel 17), Europcar (021 319 90 40; Ave Louis Ruchonnet 2) and Enzo Location (021 647 47 47; Ave de Beaulieu 8) offer rental cars from Sfr20 per day, plus 20 cents per kilometer, or from 50 francs with unlimited mileage.
Transport
Buses and trolleybuses serve most destinations. The fare Sfr1.80 is above three stops, Sfr2.80 without a stop for Lausanne stops for one hour, Sfr8 for a 24-hour pass in central Lausanne. The metro connects the Ouchy port with the Gare area (railway station) and Flon. The fare is like on buses. Not so long ago, the second subway line from Ouchy to Épalinges (the northern outskirts of Lausanne) began to be built.
Parking in the center of Lausanne is a headache. In the blue zones, you can park for free (one hour) with a "temporary disk", which can be taken from the information office. Most white zones cost Sfr2 per hour with a 2-hour limit. The lower part of Ave des Bains is one of the few places where there are free parking spaces.
To order a taxi, call 080 080 58 05 or 084 481 08 10. A short trip from the station to the hotel in the center will cost Sfr15-20.
You can take a bike free of charge at Lausanne Roule (021 312 31 09; Côtes de Montbenon 16) at Voie du Chariot in Flon. Bicycles are available from 7.30 to 21.30 from April to October. In the pledge, you must leave Sfr20 and ID data. If you return the bike later, the cost will be Sfr10 and Sfr20 for each following day
Water
CGN (084 881 18 48, Ave de Rhodanie 17) ships from the port of Lausanne Ouchy in the vicinity of Lake Geneva. From late May to the end of September, he delivers to the hotels on the shore, including the French side. There are no regular ferry flights here.
More than 14 boats per day run to Even-le-Bains (France) in July and August (Sfr16 / 27.20 one-way / both ends in class 2, 40 minutes on the way). You can take the boat to Montreux (Sfr20.60, 1½ hours) and Geneva (Sfr34.80, about 3½ hours). Passage on the lake costs Sfr55 per day (Sfr74 first class)
Climate Lausanne
Cloudy with a light rain +7 ° C in the daytime + 3 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy, rain + 7 ° C in the daytime + 6 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy cloudy + 8 ° C in the afternoon + 3 ° C at night ° C water |
| Lausanne weather forecast for 10 days | ||
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| In the afternoon | + 3 | + 5 | + 9 | + 13 | + 18 | + 22 | + 25 | + 24 | + 20 | + 14 | +8 | + 4 |
| at night | - 1 | + 0 | + 0 | + 4 | + 8 | + 11 | + 13 | + 13 | + 10 | + 6 | + 2 | + 0 |
| water | + 5 | + 5 | + 6 | + 8 | + 13 | + 16 | + 20 | + 19 | + 18 | + 15 | + 11 | + 7 |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Lausanne
Lausanne, it's cozy located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland's second largest economic and cultural center. The city is not only admired by the magnificent Alpine landscapes, but also by a number of interesting sights that are definitely worth a visit.
Historical Attractions
The main attraction of the city is the largest Gothic church in Switzerland - Notre Dame Cathedral. Construction, started as far back as the 12th century, lasted more than a hundred years. Here are beautiful paintings and statues, wooden choirs and impressive round stained-glass windows with images of saints. If you look at Lausanne from the southern tower of the cathedral, you will have an unforgettable view of the city, lakes and mountains. The cathedral retained a unique organ with 7000 pipes, which is by far the largest in Switzerland
Just a few minutes walk from the cathedral there is another worthy sight of Lausanne - the Gothic church of St. Francis. Built in the 13th century as a monastery church, the church was repeatedly burned and rebuilt, however, the building retained the main structure, the main feature of which were columns that divide the nave into five sectors, so parishioners and priests could be in different parts of the temple.
On Ripon Square there is a neo-renaissance palace built in the 19th century. Initially belonged to the family of Russian noblemen, the palace of Riumin resembles an architectural work of Italian art adorned with lions and angels. Now there are collections of such museums as the Museum of Arts, the Museum of Archeology and History, the Museum of Geology, and the Museum of Zoology. Perhaps, it's more interesting to look into the museum of art, where expositions of West-European and Swiss artists of the 15th-20th centuries are presented.
Lausanne, indeed, will pleasantly surprise fans of art and painting. There are several museums in the city, where the most interesting collections of paintings are presented. For example, the Art Gallery in the Hermitage park can not but conquer the masterpieces of Degas, Sisley, Magritte and other Swiss artists.
For a short while, look into the museum - the Art Brut collection. This unusual museum contains a collection of paintings and sculptures, collected by Jean Dubuffet. The most interesting thing about it is that the authors of the works are patients of psychiatric clinics, prisoners of prisons, mediums and people with other mental disorders.
Be sure to visit the Ville Marché quarter - a piece of the Middle Ages in Lausanne with open markets around the entrance to the Old city. Together with the historical center they create a unique atmosphere, which can be fully enjoyed in the Place de la Palud, Place St. François and Place Riponne.
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Entertainment and nightlife
In addition to the historical sights and museums, Lausanne is famous for its high-class recreation and treatment centers, night clubs. Swiss medicine has always been famous for its efficiency and high level of service - all this combined with the unique climate of Lausanne, fresh mountain air made it a center of beauty and health. Here you can find many of the best in Europe spa centers, as well as cardiological, neurological and other clinics.
Flon is a mecca for young people, because there are a lot of clubs and restaurants here. Ouchy is a former fishing village, connected to Lausanne in the middle of the 19th century, as a port of Lake Geneva. Amazing views of the lake and the Alps, the cool summer air made Ouchy a popular holiday destination in the summer. There are a lot of cafes, restaurants and hotels in the port area. Sous Gare - this area that appeared in the 19th century in Lausanne between the territory of the current railway station (Gare CFF) and the port of Ouchy. Here, mostly houses and buildings, but you can walk to the Café de Grancy and the park at Crêt de Montriond.
Active leisure and festivals
In Lausanne there are plenty of opportunities for active recreation. The city is popular for water sports and of course mountaineering. Welcome and cycling, the picturesque surroundings of the Alps, Lake Geneva - everything is pushing to hire a two-wheeled friend and go on a trip.
There are enough wonderful parks in the city - the Hermitage, Mont Repo, the Elysee and the Olympic "- are very beautiful and, along with the quays by the lake, are a favorite place for walks (the main type of recreation in Lausanne).
In addition, do not forget that Lausanne is practically a world sport center, because it is here that the Olympic Committee. Make sure of this easily, just walk to the Museum of the Olympic Games in the area of Ushi. Here you can see photos and film documents, see the collection of medals and costumes of various sports teams. On the top floor of the museum there is a cozy restaurant with a panoramic view of the city.
Every summer in Lausanne there are many festivals on different topics. So, you can come to the film festival or go to the Bach Festival, catch a spectacular show during the City Festival. Foto: Lausanne (22)