Things to Do in Canton of Vaud in 2026

Canton of Vaud featuring heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Les Diablerets Ski Resort showing mountains and snow

Les Diablerets Ski Resort showing a gondola, mountains and snow

Chateau de Chillon which includes a castle, a lake or waterhole and mountains

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What to do in Canton of Vaud

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Chateau de Chillon

5/5(85 reviews)

On a rocky outcrop where Lake Geneva meets the Swiss Alps stands this fascinating medieval castle on a small island.

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Montreux Christmas Market

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Montreux Christmas Market during your visit to Montreux. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Montreux Casino

4/5(2 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Montreux Casino during your time in Montreux? Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Freddie Mercury Statue

4.5/5(61 reviews)

Find out about the history of Montreux City Centre with a stop at Freddie Mercury Statue. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Glacier 3000

5/5(4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Glacier 3000 during your travels to Ormont-Dessus. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or seek out the ski slopes.

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Ouchy Port

Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Les Diablerets Ski Resort

Glide down the meandering slopes and learn to ski in the school at this mountainous region topped by a glacier.

This museum is located in the house Charlie Chaplin lived in during the last 25 years of his life ! Lots of interactive movie sets on one side and then the mansion where you can learn a lot about the person behind the actor !

Chaplin’s World

4/5(1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Chaplin’s World in Corsier-sur-Vevey. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Palais de Beaulieu

Palais de Beaulieu is just one of the places to see in Lausanne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Lausanne Center

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Hôtel de Ville and Lausanne Historical Museum while in the area.

Montreux City Centre

4.5/5(117 area reviews)

Montreux City Centre is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Place du Marche and Freddie Mercury Statue.

The Lausanne fireworks for the Swiss National Day on August 1st ... seen from the special CGN cruise on Lake Geneva ! You can even see some of the other cities’ fireworks during the same cruise ! #TroveOnTuesday

Ouchy

Visitors often come to Ouchy for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Ouchy-Olympique Station.

Le Flon

When in Le Flon, you can plan a visit to Hôtel de Ville and Palais de Beaulieu, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

The Musee Cantonal des Beaux Arts will open its doors in Lausanne in Fall 2019. Fortunately, the museum organized an Open House during a week-end allowing the public to experience the finished interior, but without any artwork.
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Sébeillon-Malley

While Sébeillon-Malley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palais de Beaulieu and Vaudoise Aréna.