Lausanne

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The five best things to do around Lausanne in autumn

There’s something particularly special about spending your autumn in Lausanne...

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Pretend it’s still summer in Lausanne

Not ready to say goodbye to the holidays? Here’s how to keep those summer vibes flowing when you’re in this beautiful city.

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The ultimate guide to 24 hours in Lausanne

With so much to see, do, eat, drink and experience in Lausanne, you’ll be forgiven for thinking that spending just 24 hours in this gorgeous city simply...

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7 great events happening in Lausanne this summer

Lausanne is a glorious place to explore in any season, but summer is a particularly great time of year to visit, thanks to the city’s packed events...

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Where to eat brunch in Lausanne

Whether you're looking for coffee and pastries in a café, a posh Sunday brunch, or a hangover curing fry-up, we've rounded up our favourite options to...

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Lausanne restaurants and cafés

The best cafés in Lausanne

Coffee culture is long ingrained in the city and you don’t have to look far for a croissant pitstop or cool cafe – Lausanne has one on practically...

Lausanne’s best restaurants

Find a place to eat with our selection of local restaurants in Lausanne.

Inglewood Lausanne

Originating in Geneva as a family-run business, Inglewood now serves up its gourmet style burgers in an Americana setting in the centre of Lausanne.

Crazy Wolf

Launched thanks to a crowdfunding initiative, Lausanne’s newest fast food joint is worth the money its supporters paid.

L’Eléphant Blanc

Tucked away in Lausanne’s medieval Cité – which you might think would be overrun with restaurants, but strangely isn’t – is this...

Restaurant de l'Hotel de Ville

Serving classic French food, Restaurant de l’Hôtel de Ville, one of the most famous restaurants in the world, has a long reputation for superb...

Lausanne bars

Lausanne’s best bars

Looking for the ideal Swiss bar? Lausanne punches above its weight when it comes to watering holes, and the scene keeps getting better.

Ta Cave

Attesting to the ardent desire of the Lausannois to drink wine, it claims to be the first ever crowd-funded wine bar in Switzerland.

N20

Situated on the edge of Lausanne’s party district, Le Flon, this bar is a good pre-clubbing spot.

Friends Café

Making the most of its position on the edge of Flon, Lausanne’s nightlife district, Friends Café is the bar of choice for many of Lausanne’s...

Les Arches

From a pre-clubbing apéro, or just a hard-earned pick-me-up after a strenuous shopping spree, Les Arches is the perfect place to sit and watch tout...