La Cité Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
MUDAC
You can browse the exhibits at MUDAC, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Ouchy Port
Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Olympic Museum
You may never stand on the winner’s podium at the Olympic Games, but exploring this beautiful museum in Lausanne is the next best thing.
AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium
Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium during your holiday to Lausanne.
Sauvabelin Tower
You can learn about the history of Lausanne with a visit to Sauvabelin Tower. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Lausanne Cathedral
After visiting Lausanne Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Activities
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Lausanne
Our pick of the best La Cité Hotel Deals
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
Awesome stay - wish we could have stayed longer! Room was clean and spacious!
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Mona Montreux
Perfect!!!
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
A pleasant surprise for our stay in Montreux. Could not be closer to the Bahnhof and dining options.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Continental
Well equipped and very clean room
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Royal Plaza Montreux
Acceptable price for short stay. Majestic views, especially the lake view room. Nothing is close by, but the bus is right in front.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Hotel Lavaux
Excellent staff, very welcoming from the start. Rooms were kept spotless.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Cité
Lausanne Center
Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Place of Riponne and Esplanade de Montbenon while in the area.
Le Flon
Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Olympic Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vinet-Pontaise
Vinet-Pontaise might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Place of Riponne are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vallon-Béthusy
While Vallon-Béthusy may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palais de Beaulieu and Place of Riponne.
Borde-Bellevaux
Though Borde-Bellevaux may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palais de Beaulieu and Sauvabelin Tower.
Florimont-Chissiez
When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Ouchy Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
