Destination Lausanne

Destination Lausanne

Our first-hand experiences in Lausanne, including our stories, guides and places we genuinely tested.

Our travel guides

Our recommendations

Bars🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland
LGBTQ+ friendly

A welcoming place open to LGBTQ+ people.

The Great Escape

The Great Escape is one of Lausanne's most iconic bars! Between the cathedral and Place de la Riponne, its enormous terrace contrasts with its small interior. Locals, students and expats mingle in a lively international atmosphere. This sports bar also shows football and rugby and hosts events, including summer concerts. In winter, part of the terrace is heated.

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Rue de la Madeleine 18, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Bars🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland
LGBTQ+ friendly

A welcoming place open to LGBTQ+ people.

Les Jardins du Vieux-Lausanne

At the foot of Lausanne Cathedral's ramparts, Les Jardins du Vieux-Lausanne turns a French-style garden into a summer outdoor bar. With flower beds, city views, cocktails and sharing plates from the Vieux-Lausanne team, it's a lovely spot for after-work drinks or a romantic evening.

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Rue Pierre-Viret 6, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland

Our stories

A year around the world, and you with us — 1
A year around the world, and you with us — 2
A year around the world, and you with us — 3
🇨🇭 Lausanne · Switzerland

A year around the world, and you with us

For several years, we have had the chance to travel a lot and share some of these moments with you. Weekends, getaways, vacations… and always that same feeling: leaving is magical, but you always have to return a little too quickly. So, little by little, an idea began to grow. What if, for once, we stopped thinking in terms of vacation weeks... and simply…

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