10 TOP Things to Do in Canton of Vaud (2026 Activity Guide)

Canton of Vaud featuring heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Les Diablerets Ski Resort showing mountains and snow

Les Diablerets Ski Resort featuring a gondola, mountains and snow

Chateau de Chillon showing a lake or waterhole, a castle and mountains

Chateau de Chillon featuring mountains, a lake or waterhole and a sunset

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Chamonix & Mont Blanc from Geneva

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What to do in Canton of Vaud

Popular places to visit

Christmas market in Montreux, Switzerland

Montreux Christmas Market

You can do some window-shopping at Montreux Christmas Market during your visit to Montreux. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Chateau de Chillon

On a rocky outcrop where Lake Geneva meets the Swiss Alps stands this fascinating medieval castle on a small island.

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Montreux Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Montreux Casino during your time in Montreux? Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Ouchy Port

Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Olympic Museum

You may never stand on the winner’s podium at the Olympic Games, but exploring this beautiful museum in Lausanne is the next best thing.

Glacier 3000

You can take time to visit Glacier 3000 during your travels to Ormont-Dessus. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or seek out the ski slopes.

Freddie Mercury Statue

Find out about the history of Montreux City Centre with a stop at Freddie Mercury Statue. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

This museum is located in the house Charlie Chaplin lived in during the last 25 years of his life ! Lots of interactive movie sets on one side and then the mansion where you can learn a lot about the person behind the actor !

Chaplin’s World

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Chaplin’s World in Corsier-sur-Vevey. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

École hôtelière de Lausanne

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of École hôtelière de Lausanne, during your trip to Lausanne. Wander the lakeside in this trendy area.

Areas of Canton of Vaud

Lausanne Center

Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Hôtel de Ville and Esplanade de Montbenon while in the area.

Montreux City Centre

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Montreux City Centre is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Place du Marche and Freddie Mercury Statue.

The Lausanne fireworks for the Swiss National Day on August 1st ... seen from the special CGN cruise on Lake Geneva ! You can even see some of the other cities’ fireworks during the same cruise ! #TroveOnTuesday

Ouchy

Visitors often come to Ouchy for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Ouchy-Olympique Station.