Destination Lausanne

Lausanne, Olympic capital

The capital of the Canton of Vaud and headquarters of the Olympic Committee since 1994, Lausanne is a fast-growing centre with rapid changes in its economic, town planning, public transport and mobility sectors. The fourth city in Switzerland, its appeal as an Olympic city, a sustainable city and educational and cultural centre sets it apart.

A very popular tourist destination, Lausanne is also home to a number of international concerns, in particular housing the registered offices of multi-national corporations and sports federations. The quality of life and economic attractiveness prove assets many times over!

  • The restaurants

    • Gastronomy

    The diversity of its restaurants and the range of gastronomic delights in Lausanne contribute to its reputation for lifestyle and a warm welcome.

    Considered one of the gastronomic regions most densely blessed with restaurants, Lausanne and its surrounding area are able to satisfy all tastes and all purses, from the hundred year old brasserie, to the starred restaurant, by way of the cuisines of the world, trendy establishments and gastronomic cruises. In terms of prestigious restaurants, Frédy Girardet, voted “Chef of the Century” in 1989 by the greatest French gastronomic critics, has significantly contributed to the prestige of the Lausanne region, which now has five starred restaurants and more than 320 establishments devoted to good food.

  • Book accommodation

    • Accommodation

    The Lausanne region is home to an outstanding variety of 60 hotels, or more than 6,400 beds, with something to meet everyone’s needs to perfection.

    This plethora of hotel options offers a high degree of comfort, but is also perfectly adapted to the different profiles of the visitors. Because of the symbiosis of the rich offerings of the establishments and their welcoming atmosphere, combined with the vitality of the business tourism sector, Lausanne registers more than one million overnight stays every year. This constant influx has brought major investment, which is used to improve the quality of existing structures, while opening new ultra-modern establishments, so enhancing the attraction and competitivity of tourism in the region.