The old town is dominated by the cathedral, which is considered Switzerland’s most impressive piece of early Gothic . Lausanne was a diocesan town for over thousand years. Shopping streets are often found surrounding the cathedral also as within the pretty waterfront area of Ouchy. Switzerland’s only «metro» connects the varied parts of the town and eases travel during this incline-based town.
Also deserve a visit are the parks, containing many Mediterranean plant species, and grand palace hotels just like the Beau-Rivage Palace in Ouchy and therefore the Hotel de l’Angleterre, were Lord Byron once stayed. Gourmets are going to be ready to savour many regional specialities in Lausanne like cabbage-filled sausage with leek gratin called “”Papet Vaudois””. Mind you, master chef Fredy Girardet who was voted «Cuisinier du siècle» or chef of the century by his colleagues has within the meantime retired and handed over his sceptre within the HĂ´tel de Ville to his head chef, Philippe Rochat.
Even lovers of culture won’t feel short changed in Lausanne: the gathering of marginal art (“Art Brut”) in Beaulieu Castle, the Fondation de l’Hermitage, the «MusĂ©e de l’ElysĂ©e» photo museum, the pipe museum and lots of others merit a visit. The offering of theatre productions and musical performances too is above average. Finally, Lausanne is home to the world-famous BĂ©jart Ballet.
The «Olympic capital» is home to the Olympic Committee and also the Olympic Museum, the world’s largest information centre about the Olympic games. But sport generally is given a status here, samples of which are the «Lausanne Marathon» and «Athletissima», the international meeting for track and field athletics.” ” – Lausanne old town with cathedral – the impressive cathedral is surrounded by beautiful, car-free roads. Since 1405 a watch within the tower makes sure there’s no fire and shouts out the hours from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
– Olympic Museum – provides an summary of the history of the Olympic games, from the primary 1896 summer games in Athens through to this day.
– Lake Geneva cruise – paddlewheel steamers and motor vessels highlight the attractions of the Lake Geneva region as seen from the water.
– Musee de l’Art Brut – a singular , worldwide collection of works of art created by outsiders in psychiatric clinics and prisons.
– Fondation de l’Hermitage – the inspiration presents changing art exhibitions of the very best calibre during a magnificent setting dating from the 19th century.
– Train des vignes – leisurely train journey onboard the Train of Vines from Vevey to Chexbres through the winegrowing region of the Lavaux, high above Lake Geneva .
