SwitzerlandLausanne ( loh-ZAN, US also loh-ZAHN; French: [lozan] ) is the capital and largest city of the Swiss French-speaking canton of Vaud, in Switzerland. The Olympic capital, it is a hilly city situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, about halfway between the Jura Mountains and the Alps, and facing the French town of Évian-les-Bains across the lake. Lausanne is 51.7 kilometres (32 miles) northeast of Geneva, the nearest major city. The Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland convenes in Lausanne, although it is not the de jure capital of the nation.
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Climate in Lausanne
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Lausanne
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Lausanne; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripGeneva
Switzerland
52 km≈ 1 h
Day tripBern
Switzerland
78 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripAnnecy
France
79 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripBesancon
France
92 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Long day or overnightBasel
Switzerland
136 km≈ 2 h 10 min
Long day or overnightLucerne
Switzerland
140 km≈ 2 h 10 min
Long day or overnightMulhouse
France
146 km≈ 2 h 15 min
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Dijon
France
150 km≈ 2 h 20 min
From Lausanne you can reach Geneva (52 km), Bern (78 km), Annecy (79 km), Besancon (92 km) and Basel (136 km) in about 1 h to 2 h 10 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Lausanne
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 5°C in November.
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You can fly into Bern Airport, Geneva International Airport, Annecy Meythet airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.