Things to do in Canton of Vaud

Activities, attractions and tours

Canton of Vaud featuring heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a small group of people
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
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What to do in Canton of Vaud

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

Chateau de Chillon

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

Chateau de Chillon
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.

Montreux Christmas Market
People at Freddie Mercury statue at Geneva Lake in Montreux, Switzerland

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.

Freddie Mercury Statue
Aerial view of Ouchy waterfront in Lausanne, Switzerland, Shutterstock ID 1191094564, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:

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.

Ouchy Port
“Peak walk” is the worlds first suspension bridge that connects two mountain peaks. It’s located near the Glacier 3000 cable car station, at an altitude of nearly 3000m. Bring appropriate clothing since even during summer, it can be chilly and windy up there ! #bvsblue

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.

Glacier 3000
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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.

Montreux Casino
Les Diablerets Ski Resort showing mountains and snow

Les Diablerets Ski Resort

Glide down the meandering slopes and learn to ski in the school at this mountainous region topped by a glacier.

Les Diablerets Ski Resort
View from the top of the Lausanne cathedral tower over the city center #urbanjungle

Lausanne Cathedral

After visiting Lausanne Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Lausanne Cathedral
Olympic Museum featuring a garden

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.

Olympic Museum

Areas of Canton of Vaud

„L‘arbre et des ravines“

Lausanne Center

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

Lausanne Center
Near the Château de Chillon

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.

Montreux City Centre
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.

Ouchy
Lausanne, Genfer See, Ausblick

Montriond-Cour

While visiting Montriond-Cour, you might make a stop by sights like Jardin Botanique Lausanne and Theatre de Vidy.

Montriond-Cour
Charlie Chaplin Statue of Vevey During McCarthy's witch hunt, Charlie Chaplin was also accused of communist sympathies, and was forced to leave the United States and settle in Vevey, Switzerland in 1953 until his death in 1977.

Old Town

If you're spending some time in Old Town, Alimentarium and Musée Suisse de l’Appareil Photographique are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town
Cathedral of Notre Dame, Lausanne, Switzerland. Seen from Le Flon district

Le Flon

When in Le Flon, you can plan a visit to Hôtel de Ville and Palais de Beaulieu, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Le Flon
Lausanne featuring street scenes

Lausanne

Chateau de Chillon showing a beach and a lake or waterhole as well as a family

Montreux

Morges featuring street scenes

Morges

Adobe

Yverdon-les-Bains

Gryon featuring mountains, a small town or village and snow

Gryon

Vignes et maisons d'Etoy au printemps

Etoy

Panoramic view on city of Aigle with beautiful castle and Alps in background

Aigle

Le Sentier, le lac de Joux et le Mont-d'Or.

Le Brassus

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