Esplanade de Montbenon
A hilltop park above the train station with sweeping views over the rooftops to the lake and the Alps beyond. Free and a favourite local sunset spot.
Church in Lausanne
Lausanne Cathedral
The finest Gothic cathedral in Switzerland, perched on the highest point of the old town with a nightly watchman tradition still active. Free entry.
Practical
Before you go
- Address
- Escaliers du Marché, 1003 Lausanne
- Good to know
Nearby
More in Lausanne
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Ouchy Lakefront
The lakeside quarter of Lausanne with a long promenade, flower gardens, and views across Lake Geneva to the French Alps. Free to walk and the most relaxing part of the city.
Working out what Lausanne costs?
The whole of Lausanne