Things to do in Canton of Vaud

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Canton of Vaud featuring heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Photo provided by Christophe Racat/Diableretes Tourism
Photo provided by Christophe Racat/Diableretes Tourism
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Photo provided by Guillaume Megevand/Diableretes Tourism
Chateau de Chillon which includes a castle, a lake or waterhole and mountains
Chateau de Chillon featuring mountains, a lake or waterhole and a sunset
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Chateau de Chillon which includes a castle, a lake or waterhole and mountains

Chateau de Chillon

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

Chateau de Chillon
The Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, stretching for about 30 km along the south-facing northern shores of Lake Geneva from the Chateau de Chillon to the eastern outskirts of Lausanne in the Vaud region, cover the lower slopes of the mountainside between the villages and the lake. Although there is some evidence that vines were grown in the area in Roman times, the present vine terraces can be traced back to the 11th century, when Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries controlled the area.

Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Lavaux Vineyard Terraces during your travels to Epesses. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
Montreux Christmas market

Freddie Mercury Statue

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.

Freddie Mercury Statue
Ouchy Port

Ouchy Port

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

Ouchy Port
Les Diablerets Ski Resort showing mountains and snow

Les Diablerets Ski Resort

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

Les Diablerets Ski Resort
Leysin

Tobogganing Park

Enjoy a trip to Tobogganing Park and popular activities like skiing in Leysin. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Tobogganing Park
Olympic Museum which includes a garden

Olympic Museum

You may never stand on the winner’s podium at the Olympic Games, but exploring this beautiful museum in Lausanne is the next best thing.

Olympic Museum
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

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

Chaplin’s World
Lausanne‘s new aquarium. The building exterior itself is also interesting for photography. Easy access from the metro #urbanjungle #details #bvsblue

AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium

Take the kids to visit the sea life you'll find at AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium during your visit to Lausanne.

AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Canton of Vaud

Lausanne showing a square or plaza and a pond as well as a large group of people

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.

Lausanne Center
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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.

Montreux City Centre
Olympic Museum which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

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.

Ouchy
„L‘arbre et des ravines“

Le Flon

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

Le Flon
Olympic Museum which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Montchoisi

While visiting Montchoisi, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Museum and Musée de l’Elysée.

Montchoisi
Aula des Cèdres, Jean Tschumi, 1961-1962. The rectangular building has a huge concrete roof that raises at both ends like a veil in order to allow these high windows offering a beautiful view on the trees and the lake. Perfect both for architecture enthusiasts and sunset lovers !

Montriond-Cour

While visiting Montriond-Cour, you might make a stop by sights like Jardin Botanique Lausanne and Theatre de Vidy.

Montriond-Cour

Popular day trips from Canton of Vaud

Lausanne showing street scenes

Lausanne

Chateau de Chillon showing a beach and a lake or waterhole as well as a family

Montreux

Morges which includes street scenes

Morges

Gstaad showing night scenes, snow and a small town or village

Saanen

Vevey showing a lake or waterhole and outdoor eating

Vevey

Yverdon-les-Bains

Yverdon-les-Bains

Gryon which includes mountains, a small town or village and snow

Gryon

Photo by Dominik Gehl

Murten