Lausanne VD 501m

A picturesque location right on the lakeside
The geographical location of Lausanne could hardly be more picturesque. This, the Olympic capital, is built on three hills with Lake Geneva bathing its feet and a garland of vineyards around its shoulders.

www.lausanne-tourisme.ch



Hostels

Lausanne GuestHouse & Backpacker

The Lausanne GuestHouse & Backpacker is a non smoking hostel ideally located in the very heart of Lausanne. It offers single, double and 4-bedded rooms (dormitory). All rooms are facing Lake Geneva, the Alps and the beautiful garden. The Lausanne GuestHouse & Backpacker is highly dedicated to preserving all ecological aspects of the community.

You will be dazzled by the atmosphere of the town house and the quality of our services! All staff: Anne-Marie, Laura, Virginie and Sarah are looking forward to welcome you in Lausanne!


How to get to Lausanne

By train: Direct connections from all over Switzerland, France & Germany. Online timetable www.rail.ch

By air: Geneva airport is in easy reach just1 hour on the train. Find cheap flights with EasyJet, SkyEurope or SWISS.

For travelling in Switzerland we recommend rail passes by Swiss Travel System.




What to do in Lausanne

-"Olympic Capital" since 1994. Home to the Olympic Museum, the most visited site in Switzerland.
-Béjart Ballet of Lausanne is world-famous.
-The town combines the lake, the mountains, parks and little, narrow alleys to form a picturesque whole.
-Over 16 of its restaurants are listed in top-ranking restaurant guides.
-Students from all over the world leave their mark on the life and culture of the University.


Free time enjoyment with the PostBus


Seeking and finding ideas for your next exciting excursion has never been as easy! On our free time ideas platform LeisureClick, we’ve compiled a selection of unforgettable experiences that are bound to surprise you as well as introduce you to some of the most exciting aspects of Switzerland.
And concerning what we consider the most beautiful routes, you find video reports along with a stack of photos and useful tips about the most interesting stops along the way.