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Switzerland

Lausanne / Where cheese and wine unite

MeowScore 🙀101/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

June

Ideal weather for outdoor activities and boat cruises.

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january

Visit Lausanne in January for skiing in the nearby Alps. 🎿

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february

Celebrate Carnival in Lausanne with vibrant parades and delicious food. 🥳

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march

Experience the joy of spring in Lausanne with blossoming flowers and sunny days. 🌼

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april

Taste the world-renowned Lausanne chocolate at the Salon du Chocolat. 🍫

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may

Explore Lausanne's history and culture at the Lausanne Palace. 🏰

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june

Take a boat tour on Lake Geneva and enjoy the beautiful scenery. ⛵

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july

Watch the renowned Festival de La Cité for world-class music and art. 🎶

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august

Attend the Lausanne International Jazz Festival for an amazing musical experience. 🎵

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september

Experience the Lausanne Wine Festival and taste some of Switzerland's best wines. 🍷

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october

Visit Lausanne in October for autumn foliage and hiking in the nearby mountains. 🍂

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november

Celebrate Fête de l'Escalade, a historic festival with costumes and chocolate pots. 🍲

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december

Witness the magic of Christmas in Lausanne with markets and ice-skating. ❄️

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Expensive city

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Lausanne is known for its high standard of living and expensive cost of living. Prices for everyday items such as food and transportation can be quite high, making it challenging for tourists on a budget.

Look for deals at local markets and grocery stores, and consider walking or biking instead of taking public transportation to save money.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

city break and sightseeing

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

city break and sightseeing

Lausanne is a small city with many attractions, making it perfect for a short stay.

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Credit card is widely accepted, but cash is preferred. Splitting the bill is common. Service charges are already included in prices.

internet situation

great Speed

Fiber optic available but can be expensive.

excellent Availability

High availability and good infrastructure.

excellent Cellular

Good coverage provided by major providers.

Electric socket type J

Common in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Rwanda. Accepts Type C but doesn't accept other types.

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biking friendly

Well-developed cycling infrastructure

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly city

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive laws

Cat came for the cheese, stayed for the views - Lausanne has clawsome scenery and a mewseum dedicated to Charlie Chaplin!

Catventurers can climb the hills or paws around the markets. Lausanne is a furrever city, purrfect for cat lovers.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Château d'Ouchy
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Flon District
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Lake Geneva
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Lausanne Cathedral
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Olympic Museum

The mainstream

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Château d'Ouchy

This lakeside castle offers a truly regal experience for cats. From luxurious accommodations to gourmet dining, it's a purr-fect spot for a cat-cation.

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Flon District

Cat-venturous cats will love exploring this trendy district filled with shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Plenty of spots for a quick catnap too!

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🌊
Lake Geneva

Paws-itively stunning scenery awaits at this picturesque lake. Cats can enjoy a leisurely stroll or take a boat ride to soak in the beauty.

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⛪
Lausanne Cathedral

Claw-some views and Gothic architecture await at this cat-hedral. Pawsibly the most iconic building in Lausanne, and definitely worth a visit!

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🏅
Olympic Museum

Cat-letes will love paw-sing through the history of Olympic sports in this museum. Interactive exhibits and a cat-mosphere fit for champions!

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Off the beaten path

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La Nébuleuse
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Musée et jardins botaniques cantonaux
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Bains des Pâquis
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La Sonnette
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Le Plateau de Montriond

Off the beaten path

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La Nébuleuse

Get your cat-paws on craft beers and cat-ivating events in this hip brewery and cultural hotspot 🍺🎭🐾

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Musée et jardins botaniques cantonaux

Stroll like a sophisticated cat with an eye for arts and plant-tastic beauty in this hidden wonderland 🌺🌼🐆

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Bains des Pâquis

Take a dip like a fur-ocious mer-cat in the lake, enjoy Swiss sauna culture and furr-eshest fish at the café 🌊🔥🍴

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La Sonnette

Cat-a-coustics like a meow-sterpiece in this intimate jazz club with purrlenty of atmosphere 🎶🎵🐈

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🐾
Le Plateau de Montriond

Purrfect for a cat-mazing picnic with stunning views of the lake and the city 🧺🌅

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biking friendly

Well-developed cycling infrastructure

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly city

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive laws

Mindful meoweler tips

Explore the Gothic-Romanesque Lausanne Cathedral

Cats can pawsibly appreciate the stunning views of Lake Geneva and the Alps from the top of the cathedral's tower.

Take a stroll through Ouchy

This picturesque lakeside neighborhood offers a kitty paradise with plenty of green spaces and scenic walks along the water.

Visit the Olympic Museum

Immerse yourself in the history of feline athleticism with interactive exhibits and memorabilia from past Olympic Games.

Try traditional Swiss cuisine

Don't forget to indulge in some cheese fondue and raclette, which are the cat's meow in Lausanne.

Take a day trip to nearby vineyards

Sip on some Swiss wine while admiring the beautiful countryside surrounding Lausanne.

Useful external sites

www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/en

Lausanne Tourisme↗

Official website of Lausanne tourism with information on attractions, events, accommodation, and transportation.

www.lausanne.ch/en/topics/mobilite-et-transport/tpublics/carte-mobilite.html

Lausanne Transport Card↗

Information on Lausanne's free transport card for visitors staying in hotels and hostels.

www.olympic.org/museum

The Olympic Museum↗

Official website of The Olympic Museum in Lausanne with information on exhibitions, collections, and activities.

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