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Lausanne, Switzerland

Top things to do in Lausanne

18 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Collection de l'Art Brut
Museum4.5

Collection de l'Art Brut

640 reviews

Museum dedicated to outsider art, showcasing raw, unconventional works by self-taught artists in a historic Lausanne building.

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What is the most visited attraction in Lausanne?

Collection de l'Art Brut draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Lausanne, with 640 of them, rated 4.5 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Lausanne do visitors rate highest?

The Key holds the highest rating in Lausanne among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 5.0 out of 5 from 358 reviews. It is less busy than Collection de l'Art Brut, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Entertainment
Entertainment5

The Key

358 reviews

Solve puzzles and uncover secrets in an immersive escape room experience in Lausanne, with high-tech challenges and themed rooms.

Chateau Saint-Maire
Landmark4

Chateau Saint-Maire

65 reviews

Chateau Saint-Maire is a historic castle in Lausanne, Switzerland, serving as the seat of the cantonal government.

Château d'Ouchy
Landmark

Château d'Ouchy

A historic lakeside castle turned hotel, offering stunning views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.

Lac de Sauvabelin
Park & nature

Lac de Sauvabelin

A small artificial lake surrounded by a park, perfect for walks and picnics in Lausanne.

Lausanne Cathedral
Religious site

Lausanne Cathedral

Lausanne Cathedral is a stunning Gothic cathedral and one of the largest in Switzerland, offering panoramic views from its tower.

Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts
Museum

Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts

MUDAC in Lausanne showcases innovative design and contemporary applied arts in a vibrant, ever-changing exhibition space.

Musée et jardins botaniques cantonaux
Park & nature

Musée et jardins botaniques cantonaux

Explore themed gardens and greenhouses at Lausanne's cantonal botanical gardens.

Saint-Maire Castle
Landmark

Saint-Maire Castle

Medieval castle housing the cantonal government, with guided tours available.

Olympic Museum
Museum

Olympic Museum

The Olympic Museum is a world-class museum dedicated to the history of the Olympic Games, located on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Ouchy
Neighborhood

Ouchy

Lausanne's vibrant lakeside quarter with a promenade, marina, and the Olympic Museum.

Palais de Rumine
Museum

Palais de Rumine

Palais de Rumine houses several museums including fine arts, natural history, and archaeology, in a grand Renaissance-style building.

Parc de Mon Repos
Park & nature

Parc de Mon Repos

A tranquil English-style garden with a neoclassical villa and a small zoo.

Place de la Palud
Landmark

Place de la Palud

Lausanne's historic main square with a medieval fountain and Town Hall.

Montbenon
Park & nature

Montbenon

A scenic park with a casino, offering sweeping views of the city, lake, and Alps.

Cantonal Museum of Zoology
Museum

Cantonal Museum of Zoology

The Cantonal Museum of Zoology in Lausanne features extensive collections of animal specimens and interactive exhibits, perfect for nature enthusiasts.

Tour de Sauvabelin
Landmark

Tour de Sauvabelin

A wooden observation tower in Sauvabelin Park offering 360° views of Lausanne, the lake, and the Alps.

Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts
Museum

Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts

The Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts in Lausanne displays a rich collection of artworks from the Renaissance to contemporary pieces, housed in a modern new building.