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Lausanne

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Lausanne.

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Travel videos

Rick Steves' Europe

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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel from guidebook author and television host Rick Steves.

This short video captures a memorable Lausanne Cathedral moment centered on organ music, the church interior, and Rick Steves' guidebook research visit.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a major professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand. Their Lausanne destination guide is a strong overview of Lake Geneva, the medieval Old Town, the Olympic Museum, lakeside promenades, and nearby Lavaux vineyards.

Lausanne travel - Lonely Planet | Switzerland, Europe

Explore Lausanne holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/switzerland/lake-geneva-region/lausanne

Travel Dudes
Travel guide

Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination guides, practical tips, inspiration, and contributor travel advice. Their Lausanne sightseeing article offers a helpful city-focused introduction to notable things to see and general visitor interest.

Things to See in Lausanne, Switzerland - Travel Dudes

Voted Best Small City, Lausanne is for sure a town where it’s impossible to be bored. There are many lovely things to see in Lausanne.

traveldudes.com/things-to-see-in-lausanne-switzerland/

The Travel Hack
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The Travel Hack is Monica Stott's short-trip travel blog focused on weekend breaks, practical planning, and limited-time travel. Her Lausanne city guide is a practical fit for short-trip travelers looking for broad destination discovery from a contributor visit.

The Travel Hack's Guide to Lausanne, Switzerland

We sent Amy off to Lausanne in Switzerland to discover this surprising Swiss city. Here's her guide to Lausanne.

thetravelhack.com/switzerland/travel-hacks-guide-lausanne/

Inside The Travel Lab
Travel guide

Inside The Travel Lab is a journalism-led online travel magazine focused on thoughtful destination coverage and cultural context. Their winter in Lausanne article gives thoughtful seasonal context through festive lights, cafés, museums, and the city's colder-month atmosphere.

Here's Why Winter in Lausanne is So Special

Winter in Lausanne brings lakeside mist, festive lights and cosy cafés, plus world class museums to keep you entertained in the day. Here's how to find some of that winter magic.

insidethetravellab.com/winter-in-lausanne/

Earth Trekkers
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Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed guides, itineraries, route planning, and photography. Their Lausanne day-trips guide is excellent for expanding a visit to Gruyeres, Chateau de Chillon, Montreux, Interlaken, Gastlosen, Glacier 3000, and Lake Geneva.

10 Best Day Trips from Lausanne, Switzerland

Here are 10 great day trip ideas from Lausanne, Switzerland.

earthtrekkers.com/best-day-trips-from-lausanne/

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