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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.

Lonely Planet: Lausanne

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/switzerland/lake-geneva-region/lausanne.

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.

Travel Dudes: Things To See In Lausanne Switzerland

Read the guide at traveldudes.com/things-to-see-in-lausanne-switzerland/.

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

The Travel Hack
Travel guide

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: Travel Hacks Guide Lausanne

Read the guide at thetravelhack.com/switzerland/travel-hacks-guide-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.

Inside The Travel Lab: Winter In Lausanne

Read the guide at insidethetravellab.com/winter-in-lausanne/.

insidethetravellab.com/winter-in-lausanne/

Earth Trekkers
Travel guide

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.

Earth Trekkers: Best Day Trips From Lausanne

Read the guide at earthtrekkers.com/best-day-trips-from-lausanne/.

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

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