fernweh.today
Switzerland

In the French-speaking part of western Switzerland, Lausanne is the Olympic capital on Lake Geneva with the IOC headquarters and Olympic Museum. The hilly old town, cathedral, and Lavaux vineyards as UNESCO World Heritage offer a diverse cultural program.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

Photos

Best time to visit

June–August: up to 26°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (7°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
5°
Jan
8°
Feb
11°
Mar
13°
Apr
19°
May
24°
Jun
26°
Jul
26°
Aug
20°
Sep
17°
Oct
10°
Nov
6°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
9d
Feb
13d
Mar
13d
Apr
12d
May
13d
Jun
11d
Jul
8d
Aug
12d
Sep
11d
Oct
16d
Nov
15d
Dec

Map

Lausanne as a Vacation Destination

Lausanne is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 26°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
€€€€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan