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| Canton | Vaud | |
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| Residents | 138.905 (2017) | |
| height | 495 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.lausanne.ch | |
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Lausanne, the capital of the Swiss Cantons Vaud is at the northernmost point of the Lake Geneva (Lac Léman). and with almost 130,000 inhabitants it is the fourth largest city in Switzerland after Zurich, Geneva and Basel, but ahead of Bern. It is the host of the International Olympic Committee, which is why it is often referred to as the capital of sport, no wonder the residents of Lausanne are fit, as their city is built up and down the hill. Since Lausanne is home to two universities, it is one of the most important educational locations in Switzerland. With its numerous, often extraordinary museums, it is an important cultural location for French-speaking Switzerland and all of Switzerland. It is also an important traffic junction and gateway to the Alpine canton Valais. Thanks to Lake Geneva, Lausanne itself has a bit of a Mediterranean feel and the Ouchy lake district invites you to stroll. In contrast, there is the old town, which is the real center of the city and where you can shop very well.
background
- There was a settlement on the hill of Lausanne as far back as the Stone Age, but the real history of the city only began during the Roman era. The settlement Lausanna was located between the hill and the lake, in the area of the present-day village of Vidy. In the Middle Ages, it was more of a fortress, and its increasing prosperity and importance was based on its location on the important north-south routes of Italy to the North Sea. To the north of the St. Bernard Pass, it was the first larger city, and at the same time it was an important episcopal center. In 1536 the Bernese conquered what had been up until then from the Counts of Savoy ruled the city to secure its southwestern border. This era ended with the invasion of Napoléon Bonaparte in 1798. In 1803 Lausanne became the capital of the canton Vaud.
- The region on the northwest coast of Lake Geneva from Lausanne to Vevey becomes Lavaux called. At the lake between Lausanne and Montreux is the Vaudois Riviera. Part of this riviera also belongs to the Lavaux. For 150 years it was the second home for numerous writers, painters and musicians. This is where the Shelleys and Lord Byron lived (it is said that Frankenstein was written here). Other personalities would be Ernest Hemingway or Charlie Chaplin, who has been in Vevey lived.
- As expected, the high student population makes for a lively night and art life, especially in the Flon district. Numerous high-class restaurants and two dozen museums await the visitor, including the Olympic Museum and the unusual Collection de l'Art Brut. Those interested in architecture should be made aware that the best preserved Gothic cathedral in Switzerland is located in the old town.
- In Lausanne will French spoken. Even if you don't have a perfect command of French or only speak sparsely, many people from French-speaking Switzerland enjoy it if you at least try. Many residents come from other parts of the country and therefore also speak Swiss German and Italian; However, these languages are not generally understood. As in Geneva has also been here English established as a second language.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is in Geneva. This is served by almost all European companies. Lausanne also has its own small airport, La Blécherette Airport. However, this is only for private aircraft and is not served by any airline.
By train
Lausanne is connected to one of the best railway systems in the world, the network of Swiss Federal Railways. Trains run to and from every half hour from 6:00 a.m. to midnight Geneva, Zurich, Bern, Neuchâtel, St. Gallen, Brig-Glis and the places in between.
The 1 Lausanne train station
is approached by the following trains:
- ICN Neuchâtel - Biel / Bienne - Solothurn - Olten - Zurich HB - Zurich Airport - St. Gallen
- ICN Neuchâtel - Biel / Bienne - Delémont - Basel SBB
These trains usually run every two hours, but you can change in Biel / Bienne so that there is an hourly service between the two trains. The train in Biel / Bienne is directly opposite on the other track.
- IC Geneva Airport - Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Bern - Zurich HB - Zurich Airport - St. Gallen (runs every hour)
- IR Geneva - Nyon - Morges - Lausanne - Vevey - Montreux - Martigny - Sion - Brig-Glis (runs every half hour)
- IR Geneva Airport - Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Bern - Lucerne (runs every hour)
- There are four direct TGV train pairs to and from every day Paristhat of the SNCF operated and three direct Cisalpino couples from and to Milan.
With international bus connections
International bus connections reach Lausanne every day Spain, France and other important cities Central Europe. Many buses stop in before arriving Basel or Geneva.
In the street
Lausanne is accessible by the motorway A1 Geneva-Bern-Zurich-St-Gallen and the motorway A9 Brig-Glis - Sion - Vallorbe connected to the Swiss motorway network. The motorway slip road is also important for the city of Lausanne A1Awhich branches off the A1 at Ecublens and ends in Lausanne Vidy.
By boat
Course ships
Ships operate from both the French and the Swiss side of the Lake Geneva to Lausanne. Departure ports are mostly Evian-les-Bains, Montreux, Geneva and many smaller places on the shore of the lake. Cruises with lunch or dinner are very popular with tourists. Most ships travel at a leisurely pace and are therefore the slowest way to get to Lausanne. In summer the ships' timetable is relatively good, but in autumn and spring the timetable is reduced and in winter there are almost no ships.
Ferries
Passenger ferries operated by the CGN operate year-round from Lausanne-Ouchy under the name NaviMobilité directly across the lake to Évian-les-Bains (line N1) and Thonon-les-Bains (line N2). They mainly serve the commuter traffic of working cross-border commuters and therefore operate very early in the morning from Monday to Friday and this until late in the evening. Compared to the scheduled ships of the CGN, they have their own, somewhat more expensive tariff system for single trips, offer a little less comfort but have slightly shorter journey times than the scheduled ships.
mobility
| Distances | |
| Geneva | 63 km |
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| Lyon | 218 km |
| Bern | 107 km |
| Zurich | 228 km |
| Turin | 258 km |
| Basel | 201 km |
| Dijon | 221 km |
Public transport
In Lausanne there are numerous bus and two metro lines with which pretty much every point in Lausanne can be reached. The REV (Réséau Express Vaudois) is Lausanne's S-Bahn, which connects the municipalities in the surrounding area. There are currently 7 such lines. Transports publics de la région Lausannoise is primarily responsible for urban transport tl (Information only in French and English). On the website one can also find Network maps of Lausanne. The trains of the REV are not part of the tl, but of the tariff association
Rail-bound means of transport
REV / S-Bahn
Lausanne has 7 suburban trains
- S1 Yverdon-les-Bains - Cossonay - Renens - Lausanne - Pully - Lutry - Vevey - Montreux - Villeneuve
- S2 Vallorbe - Croy-Romainmôtier - Cossonay - Renens - Lausanne - Puidoux-Chexbres - Palézieux
- S3 Allaman - Morges - Renens - Lausanne - Pully - Lutry - Vevey -Montreux - Villeneuve
- S4 Morges - Renens - Lausanne - Puidoux-Chexbres -Palézieux
- S11 Yverdon-les-Bains - Cossonay - Renens - Lausanne
- S21 Lausanne - Puidoux-Chexbres - Palézieux - Moudon - Payerne
- S31 Vevey - Chexbres-Village - Puidoux-Chexbres
The S31 is the only one that doesn't touch Lausanne. All of these S-Bahn trains run every hour, but certain lines are developed in such a way that they run every half hour, e.g. between Lausanne and Villeneuve, or even every 20 minutes, as between Palézieux, The express trains also help here, as does the half-hourly service between Yverdon-les-Bains and Lausanne. Even after Morges there is a dense cycle.
Métrolinien & Lausanne – Echallens – Bercher Railway
At the 2 Lausanne Flon train station (Flon metro station), the three rail-bound local transport systems of Lausanne meet. These are the Métrolinie M1, which starts here and leads via the University in Dorigny and EPFL to Renens, but also the Lausanne – Echallens – Bercher Railway (LEB), which also begins here. The M2 metro line also has a stop here. The SBB train station Lausanne (French: Lausanne CFF) and the boat station in Ouchy are connected to this central transfer station with this line. Lausanne operates the shortest fully automated metro line in the world. The M2 runs in a north-south direction from Ouchy (lake) to Epalinges, the lower part of which uses the route of the former cogwheel railways Lausanne – Ouchy (LO) and Lausanne – Gare (LG) and also affects the SBB train station.
Bus routes
Bus routes are sometimes 2-3 minutes late due to traffic. The current departure times of the lines are indicated at each stop and can be easily seen on the display board and timetable. The main stop for the city bus lines is Place St-François, more than 10 bus lines stop here. Lausanne Flon train station is only 5 minutes away from this square. From Lausanne Flon train station, lifts themselves lead to the bridge above, where the city bus routes stop. Many bus routes in Lausanne are operated by trolleybuses, hence the many overhead lines and the sometimes rather older buses, as trollybuses have a much longer lifespan than petrol-powered buses.
Car & other private transport
Driving in Lausanne is one of those things. The driving style is, let's call it "sporty". It is driven fast, braked a lot, honked even more, and you often see very "interesting" overtaking maneuvers. People like to swear from time to time. In addition, there is a lot of traffic and it is not really fast moving forward. Parking spaces are available, but they are rather rare, occupied and usually subject to a charge (2-2.50 Fr / hour)
on foot
Especially in the old town it is worth walking. This is the best way to get to know the city and find many good restaurants, cozy places and beautiful architecture. In addition, the next bus or metro stop is not far away if you are exhausted. What to keep in mind: Lausanne is a city built up and down the slope, on several hills. The streets are sometimes steep and there are stairs everywhere; bridges do not always lead from hill to hill. Especially people who are restricted in their movement should take this into account.
Tourist Attractions
Churches
The most important churches in Lausanne are the Lausanne Cathedralwhich represents the best preserved Gothic cathedral in Switzerland and St. François, which is also in the old town.
- 1 Notre Dame Cathedral
The Notre Dame Cathedral was built in the 12th and 13th centuries in the Gothic style. It has a 13th century rose window and a 16th century choir stalls. If you want to visit the cathedral, it is best to get off at the Ripponne or Bessières metro station. From there it is about a 5-10 minute walk to the cathedral- Viewing times: Mon-Fri: 7 am-7pm; Sat-Sun: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. - March: only open until 5.30 p.m.; Closed on January 1st & 2nd
- 2 The church St-François was built in the 13th century and was the sanctuary of a former Franciscan monastery. To visit the Church of St. François, you can get off at the Lausanne Flon metro station, which is served by both metro lines (M1 & M2), from there it is also about 5-10 minutes to the church. However, this church is easier to reach by bus. The bus lines 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 66 serve the bus stop of the same name at different intervals.
Castles, chateaux and palaces
- 3 The Chateau (Lock) St. Maire was built at the end of the 14th and beginning of the 15th century. Was formerly the bishop's residence, later the residence of the Bernese bailiffs. Today it houses the historical museum. It is located in the upper old town and can be easily reached by bus. We recommend the Tunnel bus stop (lines 8, 16, 22, 60, different times) and Pierre Viret (line 16) to get off the bus. From there it is about a 5-10 minute walk.
- 4 Château d'Ouchy. The Château d'Ouchy was built around 1170, then rebuilt several times, set on fire in 1609 and then fell into ruin. Jean-Jacques Mercier had the ruins demolished except for the tower in 1885-1889 and built today's neo-Gothic castle from 1889 to 1893. The nearest bus and metro station is Ouchy.
Buildings
- A beautiful building in Lausanne represents that 5 town hall. (hôtel de ville). It is located on the Place de la Palud and is connected to the cathedral via the Escalier (staircase) - du Marché. It was built in the 17th century and is the seat of the city administration and the city council. It can be reached with the Métro M2, the next stations are Riponne-Maurice Béjard and Flon. Flon can also be reached via the Métro M1. Walk, about 10 minutes.
- The Lausanne train station. was built from 1911-1916 after the opening of the Simplon Tunnel. The model was the train station in Leipzig. It can be reached with all kinds of bus lines and also with the Métro M2.
- The 6 Grand Pont. (great bridge) was completed in 1844. It leads over the Flontal, which was filled in in 1874. It can be reached via the M1 & M2 metro lines. Get off at Flon. You can also get off in St. François, which is served by bus lines 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17 & 66.
Bel Air Tower - The 7 Bel Air Tower. was the first skyscraper in Switzerland. It is 61 meters high and was built from 1929-1932. The Bel-Air bus stop can be reached with bus lines 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 13 & 17 or you can take the Métro M1 or M2, get off in Flon and walk for 5 minutes.
- The 8 Federal court. was opened in 1927 and is the highest court in Switzerland. It can be reached through the bus and metro station Pont-Bessières with the metro line M2 and the bus lines 6, 7, 16, 22 and 60 or through the bus stop Mon Repos, which is connected by bus line 13.
Palais de Rumine - The 9 Palais de Rumine. was built in the Renaissance style and was built in 1898-1906. It is very much oriented towards the Florentine Renaissance and is now home to five museums. The Palais is located on the Place de la Riponne and is therefore accessible via the Métro M2.
- The Old watchtower is the only remaining part of the city fortifications. It dates from the 14th century and was the seat of the night watchman. It can be reached by bus lines 6, 7, 9, 13 & 17 or with the suburban train that connects Lausanne Flon with Echallens and Bercher. Get off at Chauderon.
- 10 The quarter Le Flon is a former industrial area in the valleys of the River Flon, but is still in the middle of the city center. With its architecture, which was modern for this time, it contrasts with the medieval buildings in the old town. The houses are mostly cubist and laid out in a checkerboard pattern. This part of the city is particularly "in" at the moment. It can be reached via the M1 & M2 metro lines. The exit point is Flon. The St-François (5 min.) And Bel-Air (5 min.) Bus stops are also nearby.
Monuments
- In front of the Château St-Maire is the monument to the Vaudois national hero Major Davel (1670-1723). He felt called by God to free his fatherland from the rule of Bern. However, this failed and he was executed.
- The Justice statue on the Place de la Palud stands on the fountain that used to supply the entire district with water. The blindfolded eyes are supposed to represent that she is making fair judgments, regardless of who it is or who sees her.
Museums
- 11 Collection de l'Art Brut, Avenue des Bergières 11. Open: Tue-Sun: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed on Mondays (except July & August).Price: Entrance fee: Adults CHF 10.-.
- 12 Olympique Museum, Quai d'Ouchy 1. .Olympic Museum.Open: daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Mondays from Nov-March.Price: Entrance fee: Adults CHF 15.-.
- 13 Espace Arlaud
- 14 Espace des Inventions
- 15 Forum d'Architectures f'an
- 16 Claude Verdan Foundation - Musée de la Main
- 17 Hermitage Foundation
- in the Palais de Rumine (see above) several museums are united:
- 18 Musée de design et d'arts appliqués contemporains
- 19 Musée d'Elysee
- 20 Musée historique de Lausanne
- 21 Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy
- 22 Vivarium de Lausanne
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Streets and squares
- 23 Place St-François. This square is surrounded by major banking and business districts. Below is the Portes St. François shopping center. In the middle is the Gothic church of St-François, which is described in more detail under the churches.
- North of the Place St-François the rises 24 Rue de Bourg. .at. It represents the most exclusive shopping street in the old town and is lined with beautiful patrician houses from the 17th and 18th centuries.
- The 25 Place Bel-Air. is dominated by the high-rise building of the same name, which is described in more detail under the buildings.
- 26 Place de la Riponne. This wide space was created around 1838 as a result of the embankment.
Evening mood at the port in Ouchy - 27 Place de la Palud. The town hall of Lausanne is located here. On the east side is the Fontaine de la Palud, a fountain that supplied the entire Palud district with water. It has been adorned with the Justizia since 1585. On the wall behind the fountain, a mechanical clock lets the characters of the city's history appear every hour on the hour.
- 1 Escaliers du Marché. The wooden, covered market staircase has 160 steps and connects to the Place de la Palud. It leads to the Cité.
- 28 Boulevard de Grancy. .It is only the size of a normal street but has beautiful old trees on the left and right next to beautiful old houses. The boulevard is served by the M1 metro.
- 29 Rue de Madeleine. connects the Place de la Palud with the Place de la Riponne.
- The 30 Harbor promenade. you have to see it in Ouchy. There is always a lot of activity here. On the street that leads past the harbor, many cars drive by at a very fast pace and make a huge noise and for one reason: To be seen as much as possible, which they do excellently - at least with regard to tourists. But there are also nice little benches to sit on here, and there are often trade fair-like events. This is also where the CGN ships depart. Along with Geneva, the port of Ouchy is the most important port on Lake Geneva.
Parks
- 31 Parc de Mont-Repos. is close to the Swiss Federal Court, with aviaries, a playground for children, a small café, a waterfall and lots of green space.
- The 32 Parc de la Vallée de la Jeunesse. is a large green area in the west of Lausanne.
- The 2 Bois de Sauvabelin. is a forest in the north of Lausanne with a lookout tower and a small lake.
activities
Swimming
beaches
There is a beautiful pebble beach with moorings between Bellerive and Vidy. There is also a wide sandy beach at Vidy, which looks very nice, but the water quality is not always the best. Both can be easily reached with line 2 (Désert - Bel Air - St-François - Jordils - Ouchy - Bellerive - Maladière-Lac. The best stop is Bellerive. The bus runs every 10 minutes.
Swimming pools
- Bellerive outdoor swimming pool. Four pools including a paddling pool, monitored bank area (350 m), beach volleyball and basketball courts and a water park. You can get there by bus 2, get off at Bellerive.Open: May 18 - September 4, 9.30 a.m. - 8.30 p.m.Price: Entrance fees: adults CHF 5.50, children CHF 2.50.
- Montchoisi outdoor swimming pool. 50 meter pool and paddling pool with wave machine. To be reached by bus 4 and 8, get off at Montchoisi.Open: mid-May - early September Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 8.30 p.m., Sat Sun 9 a.m. - 6.45 p.m.Price: Entrance fees: Adults CHF 6.-, children CHF 3.-.
- Bellevaux swimming pool. A small neighborhood swimming pool with free entry, ideal for families. You can get there with buses 3 and 8, get off at Fôret.Open: end of May - end of August 9.30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Boisy outdoor swimming pool. A small neighborhood swimming pool with free entry, ideal for families. You can get there by bus 2, get off at Pierrefleur.Open: end of May - end of August 7.45 a.m. - 11.45 a.m. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Montétan outdoor pool. A small neighborhood swimming pool with free entry, ideal for families. You can get there by bus 9 or with the LEB (Lausanne-Echallens-Bércher-Bahn), get off at Montétan.Open: end of May - end of August 7.45 a.m. - 11.45 a.m. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Vieux-Moulin outdoor swimming pool. A small neighborhood swimming pool with free entry, ideal for families. You can get there with buses 3, 8 and 16, get off at Vieux-Moulin.Open: end of May - end of August 9.30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Mon-Repos indoor swimming pool. Four pools including a paddling pool. You can get there with buses 5, 6, 7, 45, 62, 65 and 66, get off at Place de l'Ours, bus 13, get off at Benjamin-Constant, Mon-Repos or with the Métro M2, get off at Ours.Open: Mon Wed 8.30 a.m. - 9.15 p.m., Tue Thu 7.00 a.m. - 9.15 p.m., Fri 8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m., Sat 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m., Sun 9.00 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.Price: Admission: Adults CHF 6.- Children CHF 3.-.
Boat rental
You can rent pedalos and motor boats in Ouchy on the harbor promenade (near Ouchy Castle), pedalos cost CHF 24.-, motor boats CHF 36.- per hour. March-October only.
To ski
Skiing is also possible in Lausanne, namely in Mauvernay. The ski lift is open on Wednesday from 1pm to 4.30pm and on Saturday, Sunday and school holidays from 10am to 12pm and from 1pm to 4.30pm. Tariffs: CHF 2.00 in the morning and CHF 4.00 in the evening. However, in winter it is not always guaranteed that there will be snow, so inform yourself beforehand. Lausanne Mauvernay can be reached via Epalinges Croisette, which can be reached by Métro M2. Bus 45 leaves Epalinges Croisettes for Lausanne Mauvernay every half hour.
However, the Vaudois Alps are also close by and large winter sports destinations such as Leysin can be reached by train in an hour.
Ice rinks
Lausanne has two ice rinks, and ice skates can be rented at both rinks.
- Montchoisi ice rink. You can get there with buses 4 and 8, get off at Montchoisi.Price: Admission: Adults CHF 7.-, children CHF 3.50.
- La Pontaise ice rink. You can get there by bus 1, get off at Vélodrome.Open: Mon Tue, Fri Sun 8.00 a.m. - 11.45 a.m. 12.15 p.m. - 4.30 p.m., Wed 8.00 a.m. - 11.45 a.m. 2.30 p.m. - 4.45 p.m., Thu 8.00 a.m. - 11.45 a.m. 1.45 p.m. - 4.30 p.m., Sat 2.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.Price: Admission: Adults CHF 5.50, children CHF 3.-.
shop
The streets of the city center are best for shopping. A good station to get off the bus is certainly Lausanne Flon, but also e.g. St-François. It is in the Flon district, right next to the Bel-Air tower Terreaux shopping center, which is spread over several floors. Here you will find numerous shops such as New Yorker, H&M or Migros. In the city center there are mainly numerous fashion stores, such as H&M or C&A, but also more "exclusive" boutiques. But there are also numerous bakeries, butchers and music shops. The MANOR department store chain is certainly a good address for everyday needs.
shops
- Coop, in the rue St-Lauernt. Large department store.
- Manor, in the rue St-Lauernt. Large department store.
- globe, in the Rue Centrale. Large department store.
- Olivier Ausoni, at Place St-François. For designer fashion, the Olivier Ausoni fashion store is recommended.
- Ulla Popken, Rue de l'Ale 31. Ulla Popken is ideal for plus sizes for women.
On Sunday you can go to the Coop Pronto at the train station and on Av. d'Ouchy, as well as at Migros Ouchy at the marina.
Confectionery shops
- Confectionery Tony, at 39 rue du Bourg.
- Blondel Chocolats fins, at 5 rue de Bourg. In-house chocolate specialties since 1850.
- Confectionery Maier, on Rue Centrale.
- Confectionery Moutarlier, at the Place de la Palud.
With the last two you get Bouchons Vaudois, which are sweet bottle corks.
Weekly markets
Grocery markets
Lausanne offers three food markets:
- The market in the city center offers groceries and other products on Wednesdays and Saturdays. it lasts from 8 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
- The market on Boulevard de Grancy takes place on Mondays and Thursdays. It lasts from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- The Sunday market in Ouchy is on the Allée des Bacounis. It takes place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., but only from April to September.
Flea markets
There are also two flea and junk markets:
- The market on Place Chauderon takes place on Thursday from 9.30am to 7pm.
- The market on Place de la Riponne also takes place on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monthly markets
Artist markets
An artists' market takes place on the Place de la Palud (by the town hall) every first Friday of the month and the first 3 Fridays in December. Mainly handicraft products are offered. The market lasts from 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
kitchen
Bouchons VaudoisIf you are a guest in Lausanne, it is important to have one Saucisson from Vaudois (Saucisson vaudois) to try. This is very traditional Papet vaudois enough, that's a leek and potato puree. There are also many sun-drenched slopes around Lausanne, which are more excellent Wine thrives. In the west it is that La Cote, in the east that Lavaux and the Rhone Valley. Definitely try it!
Cheap
- The Migros restaurant in the Terreaux shopping center at the Bel-Air tower. The Migros restaurant is a self-service restaurant, but really inexpensive (approx. CHF 12 to CHF 18, with a drink).
- There are two in Lausanne Manora restaurants. One is on Place St-François, the other on Rue St-Laurent 7.
- The Co-op restaurant is also on Rue St-Laurent and is almost as inexpensive as the Migros restaurant.
medium
- Café Le Barbare, Escaliers du Marché 27. Tel.: 41 (0)21 312 21 32. Located in the old town. Get off at the Riponne metro station, then walk for around 15 minutes. You have to go halfway up the Escaliers du Marché (market steps)!
- White Hourse Restaurant and Pub. Tel.: 41 (0)21 616 75 75. Located in the Ouchy district and can be reached via the metro station of the same name (with the M2). There is pasta and pizza here, but also meat. The prices are mostly around CHF 20.-.
- 1 Brasserie de la Riviera, Place de la Navigation 8. Tel.: 41 (0)21 616 53 09. Located right next to the Ouchy metro station by the lake. Good Swiss cuisine, but it also has pizza & pasta.Price: Prices CHF 20.- to 40.-.
- Café de l'hôtel de Ville, Located next to the town hall on Place de la Palud. Tel.: 41 (0)21 312 10 12. There are great salad specialties here.Price: Dish of the day for around CHF 18.-.
- Le Raisin restaurant, is also located next to the town hall on Place de la Palud. Tel.: 41 (0)21 312 27 56. The restaurant has a nice terrace. The cuisine is regional and Mediterranean.Price: main courses from CHF 18.- to 30.-.
- Creperie la Chandeleur, is located at 9 rue de Mercerie. Tel.: 41 (0)21 312 84 19. There are mainly small (sweet) dishes here.Open: Closed on Sun Mon.Price: The prices are between CHF 7.- and 16.-.
Medium-upscale
- Brasserie Lausanne-Moudon, Place du Tunnel 20. Tel.: 41 (0)21 329 04 71. This brasserie has a hearty kitchen with meat and sausage products.Price: The dish of the day costs around CHF 20, but a la carte dishes are more expensive (up to CHF 40 and more).
- Café du Grütli, is at the foot of the Escaliers du Marché, Rue du Mercerie 4. Tel.: 41 (0)21 312 94 93. The kitchen is hearty with regional specialties.Open: So is the day off.
Upscale
- 2 Restaurant l'Esquisse, Route du Signal 2. Tel.: 41 (0)21 320 50 07. The restaurant is located in an annex of the Fondation de l'Hérmitage. Good Mediterranean cuisine.Price: main courses from CHF 25.- to over CHF 40.-. Sunday brunch CHF 18.- to 30.-.
- Restaurant au Chat Noir, Rue Beau-Séjour 27. Tel.: 41 (0)21 312 95 85. This restaurant serves gourmet French cuisine.Price: A lunch plate costs CHF 30.-, a menu around CHF 100.-.
nightlife
Lausanne's nightlife takes place in the Flon district and in the Cité (above the SBB train station). It doesn't really start until after midnight. In any case, there is something for (almost) every musical taste.
Cheap
- Le Romandie, Place de la Riponne 10.
Further addresses can be found here
accommodation
Cheap
- Jeunotel. Tel.: 41 (0)21 626 02 22. Lausanne Youth Hostel. Arriving from the train station: Métro M2 to Délices, then bus 25 towards Bourdonette, get off in Bois-de-Vaux. Einziger Makel: Sie liegt nicht im Zentrum.Preis: Vierbettzimmer mit Frühstück ab CHF 45.
- Guesthouse Lausanne. Fünf Minuten zum Fuss vom SBB Bahnhof Lausanne.Preis: Vierbettzimmer CHF 39, ohne Frühstück.
- Hotel du Marché, liegt westlich des Place de la Riponne, Pré-du-Marché 42. Tel.: 41 (0)21 647 99 00. Preis: Doppelzimmer mit Dusche/WC ab CHF 135, mit Etagendusche CHF 115.-.
medium
- Hotel du Port, liegt in Ouchy, Place du Port 5. Tel.: 41 (0)21 612 04 44. Preis: Ein Doppelzimmer kostet CHF 195-215.- pro Nacht.
- Hotel au Lac, liegt in Ouchy, Place de la Navigation 4. Tel.: 41 (0)21 613 15 00. Preis: Ein Doppelzimmer kostet CHF 190-250.- pro Nacht.
- 1 Hotel Elite, liegt zwischen Bahnhof und Altstadt, Av. Sainte-Luce 1. Tel.: 41 (0)21 320 23 61. Preis: Ein Doppelzimmer kostet CHF 185-260.-.
Upscale
- Beau Rivage Palace, liegt in Ouchy, Place du Port 17-19. Tel.: 41 (0)21 613 33 33. Luxuriöser Palastkomplex der Belle Époque.Preis: Ein Doppelzimmer kostet CHF 480-1200.- pro Nacht.
- Lausanne Palace & Spa, Grand-Chêne 7-9. Tel.: 41 (0)21 331 31 31. Luxuriöses Hotel in der Nähe des Flon-Viertels. Das Hotel bietet sehr viel Luxus, ein Doppelzimmer kostet CHF 540-950.- pro Nacht.
Learn
- In Lausanne gibt es eine Universität, die Université de Lausanne, abgekürzt UNIL. Sie hat sieben Fakultäten.
- Dann gibt es noch die École politechique fédéral de Lausanne, abgekürzt EPFL
Beide Institutionen befinden sich in Dorigny, ein Ortsteil von Echublens, und somit genau genommen nicht mehr in Lausanne. An beiden Bildungseinrichtungen zusammen studieren über 18000 Studenten. Somit sind sie zusammen die grösste Bildungseinrichtung der Schweiz. Die Vorlesungen werden meist auf französisch gehalten.
Work
security
Lausanne ist mit 218 Straftaten pro 1000 Einwohner die gefährlichste Stadt der Schweiz. Die Einwohner von Lausanne klagen vermehrt über Gewaltexzesse und Unsicherheit. Da die Statistik jedoch meist auf Drogendelikte, Einbruch, etc. basiert, sollten Touristen vor allem auf Taschendiebe achten und keine Wertsachen oder hochpreisige Autoradios im PKW belassen.
Polizei
Die Notrufnummer der Polizei lautet 117.Der Hauptsitz der Polizei ist das "Hôtel de Police". Adresse: Rue St-Martin 33, Tel.: 021 315 15 15. Diese Polizeistelle ist 24 Stunden besetzt und dies jeden Tag.
Daneben gibt es noch andere Polizeistellen. Mit diesem Link hat man eine gute Übersicht.
Feuerwehr
The Notrufnummer der Feuerwehr lautet 118.
health
Es hat in Lausanne eine Menge Spitäler. Insgesamt sind es fünf.
- CHUV Kantonsspital und Universitätskliniken, Rue de Bugnon 46. Tel.: 41 (0)21 314 11 11. Geöffnet: 24 Stunden und 7 Tage die Woche.
- Kinderkrankenhaus, Rue Montétatn 16. Tel.: 41 (0)21 314 84 84. Geöffnet: 24 Stunden und 7 Tage die Woche.
- 1 Jules Gonin Augenklinik, Avenue de France 15. Tel.: 41 (0)21 626 81 11..Geöffnet: Mo – Fr 8.00 – 18.00 Uhr. Im Notfall 24 Stunden und 7 Tage die Woche.
- Orthopädisches Krankenhaus, Avenue P.- Decker 4. Tel.: 41 (0)21 314 79 79. Geöffnet: Mo – So 10.00 – 23.00 Uhr.
- Krankenhaus von Cery. Tel.: 41 (0)21 643 61 11. Dieses Krankenhaus befindet sich in Prilly, einer Agglomerationsgemeinde von Lausanne.
The offizielle Website von Lausanne führt eine Liste der Spitäler, Medizinischen Zentren, Zahnärzten, Privatkliniken und Notapotheken.
Die Notfallnummer für die Sanität/Ambulanz lautet 144, the internationale Notrufnummer 112 und für Giftinfos/Notfallberatung wählen sie die 145.
Practical advice
Die Stadtregierung hat in den letzten Jahren viel unternommen, um die Stadt behindertenfreundlicher zu gestalten. So ist zum Beispiel die ganze Métro behindertengerecht ausgebaut. Bei Trollybussen kann es noch Hindernisse geben, aber die Chauffeure sind dazu angehalten, zu helfen. Die S-Bahn von Lausanne hat fast nur noch behindertengerechte Züge, bis auf wenige Ausnahmen und auch die Stationen werden behindertengerecht ausgebaut. Da Lausanne den Hügel hinauf und hinuntergebaut ist, kann das vor allem für gehbehinderte Leute ein Problem darstellen.
Post
The Hauptpost von Lausanne steht am Place St-François. Die Postleitzahl dieser Poststelle ist 1003. Die Öffnungszeiten dieser Poststelle ist von Mo-Fr durchgehend von 7.30-18.00 und Sa 8.00-11.30. Daneben gibt es aber auch eine Poststelle am Place de Riponne (1005) in Ouchy (1006) oder am Bundesgericht (ebenfalls 1005). Einige dieser Poststellen haben jedoch über den Mittag für circa 2 Stunden geschlossen.
Vorwahl
The Vorwahl der Switzerland lautet 41. Jene von Lausanne 021. Wenn man vom Ausland anruft muss man zuerst 041 einstellen und nachher nur noch 21. Die 0 fällt weg. Hier ein Nummerbeispiel: 41 21 xxx xx xx.
Internet
Die Stadt Lausanne bietet an neun Plätzen gratis drahtloses Internet at. Die neun Orte sind:
- Riponne
- Palud
- St-François
- Flon
- Montbenon
- Navigation (Ouchy)
- Hafen (Ouchy)
- Flughafen La Blécherette
Und so funktioniert es: Man braucht einen portablen Computer mit einer Wireless Netzwerkkarte.
Hier noch eine Liste der Internetcafés in Lausanne.
Wichtige Notfallnummern
Auf dieser Website finden Sie die wichtigsten Notfallnummern der Schweiz.
trips
By boat
Vom Hafen Ouchy fahren Kursschiffe der Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le lac Léman (CGN) ab. Richtung Morges - Nyon - Genf und Richtung Vevey - Montreux - St-Gingolph.
Wenn man Richtung Genf fährt, kommt man an wunderschönen Schlössern und Städchen vorbei.
- Morges - mit dem gleichnamigen Schloss (35 min.)
- Saint-Prex - bezauberndes Dreiecksstädtchen mit einer schönen Hafenanlage. (50 min.)
- Schloss Rolle (1h 15 min)
- Nyon - Mit einer wunderschönen Altstadt und dem zugehörigen Schloss. (rund 2h)
- Genf - Mit dem wunderschönen Jet d'eau. (rund 4h)
Wenn man in Richtung Vevey - Montreux - St-Gingolph fährt, hat man einen wunderschönen Ausblick auf das Lavaux. Es hat aber auch auf dieser Route viel Sehenswertes.
- Vevey - Charmantes Städtchen an der Waadtländer Riviera (1h)
- Montreux - Wunderschöner Hafen und Montreux Jazzfestival (1h 30 Min.)
- Schloss Chillon - das wohl bekannteste Schweizer Schloss (1h 45 Min.)
- Le Bouveret - mit dem Aquapark (2h 20 Min.) Eintrittspreise für den ganzen Tag: Kinder CHF 40, Erwachsene CHF 49.
Zudem gibt es noch die Kursschiffe und die Fähre nach Evian-les-Bains, die Mineralwasserhauptstadt Frankreichs, die durch eine schöne Altstadt und einen schönen Hafen besticht (40 Min.) und Thonon-les-Bains,
Die Fahrzeiten mit dem Schiff sind in Klammer dazu geschrieben. Man kann alle diese Destinationen auch mit dem Zug manchmal in Kombination mit dem Bus erreichen. Dies dauert oft viel weniger lang (z.B. Lausanne-Genf in 30 Min.) Jedoch kann man die Aussicht auf den See und auf die Landschaft viel weniger genießen.
Mit dem Zug
- Yverdon-les-Bains - besticht durch ihre wunderschöne Altstadt, mit ihrem Schloss und die bezaubernde barocke Stadtkirche. (20-35 Min.)
- Cossonay - kleines, liebliches Landstädtchen mit schöner Altstadt, welches vom Bahnhof Cossonay Gare über eine Standseilbahn zu erreichen ist. (25 Min.)
- Orbe - Mittelalterliches Städtchen am Fusse des Juras mit der zugehörigen Burgruine (runder Bergfried und viereckiger Turm sind erhalten geblieben) (35 Min.)
- Moudon - Gut erhaltener mittelalterlicher Stadtkern mit dem Schloss Rochefort.
Tagesausflüge
- Fribourg - besitzt eine der besterhaltensten Altstädte Europas, spektakulär gelegen an der Saaneschlucht mit der Kathedrale und dem wunderschönen Rathaus. Man sollte sich für Fribourg aber Minimum einen Tag einplanen! Die Stadt ist ein Top-Tipp für Gotik-Fans! (45-50 Min.)
- Neuchâtel - Schöne, am Neuenburgersee gelegene Altstadt. Besonders sehenswert ist das Colège (Kathedrale mit Schloss). In Neuchâtel kann man problemlos einen Tag verweilen.
- Lac de Joux im Vallée de Joux - Kleiner See im Hochjura, welcher im Winter oft zufriert. Gut ausgeschilderte schöne Wanderwege (55 Minuten bis Le Pont)
- Einmal um den Genfersee - mit einerseits zum Teil atemberaubenden Anblicken der Hochalpen bis hin zum Mont Blanc, und andererseits besuchenswerten Orten wie Nyon, Yvoire, Évian-les-Bains and the Schloss Chillon.
literature
Web links
- Informationen zur Stadt stehen auf der offiziellen Website.
