Ouchy (lakefront)

Lausanne, Switzerland

The lakeside district on Lake Geneva, home to promenades and waterfront dining.

Places in Ouchy (lakefront)

Ouchy lakefront bars Bars along the Lake Geneva waterfront, popular for evening drinks with lake views.

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.

City centre (Cité) — The historic hilltop centre, home to the Cathedral and main shopping streets.
Lavaux vineyard terraces — UNESCO-listed vineyard terraces just outside the city along Lake Geneva.