▲ "Lausanne - The Lakeside City Built on a Hill"
▲ Swiss Gothic Architecture Ceiling – Lausanne Cathedral - Reservation: Main cathedral area is free, no reservation required; Tower access/archaeological area requires admission ticket, available on-site; Guided tours/group visits require advance reservation - Admission ticket: Tower access approximately 2-5 CHF, archaeological area about 5 CHF, combo ticket offers better value - Note: Summer hours 9:30 AM-6:30 PM, opens after 12:00 PM on Sundays; Wear comfortable shoes for tower climb with stairs; Sunday morning services may limit access to certain areas
▲ The Olympic Museum – Headquarters of the International Olympic Committee - Reservation: No prior reservation needed for individual visitors (tickets available on-site). Groups (≥10 people)/guided tours require advance booking via the official website. - Admission ticket: Approximately 20 CHF for adults, 14 CHF for concessions, free for children under 15. - Note: Open 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (last entry at 5:00 PM); free multilingual audio guide available; locker rental requires a 1 CHF coin; recommended visit duration is 2 hours.
▲ A Perfect Charging Spot for Introverts – Esplanade de Montbenon
▲ Treasure Art District – Platform 10 Art District - Reservation: Individuals can purchase admission tickets on-site, no reservation required; special exhibitions/groups require advance booking. - Admission: Combo ticket for three museums is approximately 20 CHF, discounted ticket around 15 CHF, free for visitors under 16. - Note: Open 11:00-18:00 (last entry at 17:30), closed on Mondays; conveniently located near Lausanne train station with excellent public transport access; touching exhibits is prohibited inside, and photography must follow posted guidelines.
▲ The Cheese Capital – Gruyeres - Reservation: The town is open to the public for free, no reservation required; admission tickets are needed for the castle/cheese factory/HR Giger Museum and can be purchased on-site; group tours are recommended to be booked in advance. - Admission ticket: Approximately 18 CHF for the castle, 15 CHF for the cheese factory; free entry with a Swiss Travel Pass. - Note: The castle is open from 10:00 to 17:00 (last entry at 16:15); the cheese factory offers tastings, so you may visit on an empty stomach; the town has many cobblestone streets, wear comfortable shoes; about a 1-hour train ride from Lausanne.
