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Things to do

From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour

From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour

￥19,390
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From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
Chamonix & Mont Blanc Independant Flexible Tour

Chamonix & Mont Blanc Independant Flexible Tour

￥28,888
per adult
Chamonix & Mont Blanc Independant Flexible Tour
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Fribourg: Urban Golf Experience to Discover the City

￥2,374
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Fribourg: Urban Golf Experience to Discover the City
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Taste my Fribourg Self-Guided Food Tour

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Taste my Fribourg Self-Guided Food Tour
Interlaken Day trip from Geneva

Interlaken Day trip from Geneva

￥19,640
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Interlaken Day trip from Geneva
Grenoble: First flight in paragliding.

Grenoble: First flight in paragliding.

￥14,837
per adult
Grenoble: First flight in paragliding.
Luxury Private Concierge - Chamonix Bespoke Experience

Luxury Private Concierge - Chamonix Bespoke Experience

￥9,236
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Luxury Private Concierge - Chamonix Bespoke Experience
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Montreux Christmas Market

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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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Lausanne Center

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

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Montreux City Centre

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.

A park with a large white sculpture, a body of water, and a marina with boats.
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Open Photo by Mike Eccles

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.

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Montoie-Bourdonnette

Montoie-Bourdonnette is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like International Olympic Committee and Bois de Vaux Cemetery.

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Open Photo by Bjorn Lundberg

Old Town

If you're spending some time in Old Town, Alimentarium and Musée Suisse de l’Appareil Photographique are top sights worth seeing.

Popular day trips from Canton of Vaud

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Glion

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Lausanne

A lakeside town with rocky shores, people by the water, and buildings on a hillside.

Montreux

A historic building labeled "MAISON VICTOR" on a cobblestone street with bicycles parked in front and outdoor seating in the background.

Morges

A winding mountain road with snow-capped peaks in the background.

Saanen

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Vevey

A historic town square with a prominent tower, a church, and colorful flower arrangements.

Yverdon-les-Bains

A snow-covered mountain range with a town nestled at the base.

Gryon