City centre (Cité)

Lausanne, Switzerland

The historic hilltop centre, home to the Cathedral and main shopping streets.

Places in City centre (Cité)

Le Café du Tramway One of Lausanne's most beloved bistros, delivering refined French cuisine with a stellar lunch menu.
Le Pointu A café, bar and restaurant rolled into one, with a brunch offering rated as the best in French-speaking Switzerland.
Yokocho-inspired Japanese restaurant Serves standout gyoza, katsu, tempura, and sandos in a yokocho-inspired setting.
Wednesday and Saturday market cafes Cafes near Lausanne's twice-weekly market, where residents enjoy the atmosphere and local delicacies.
Les Arches A bar under the Grand Pont buzzing with locals, built into the arches under the bridge with crowds spilling onto the street.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm weather for exploring the Lavaux vineyard terraces and Lake Geneva waterfront.
Getting around: Lausanne's city centre is hilly but walkable, with a metro connecting the lakefront (Ouchy) to the upper town.
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Language: French, German or Italian depending on the canton. English is widely spoken.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Lausanne's dining scene continues to draw energy from the École Hotelière de Lausanne's graduates, with imaginative new restaurants and refined cocktail bars opening across the city as its culinary reputation continues to climb.

Ouchy (lakefront) — The lakeside district on Lake Geneva, home to promenades and waterfront dining.
Lavaux vineyard terraces — UNESCO-listed vineyard terraces just outside the city along Lake Geneva.