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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Canton of Vaud [2025]
Golden Pass Railway
4.6
/5
80 reviews
8.3
From SEK 2887.00
Based on 917 reviews
31.8 km from downtown
Phone +41219898190
Address: Rue de la Gare 22, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3.5 hours
Highlights:
360° panoramic train ride
Driver's view & dining car
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It is one of the prettiest places I have ever seen. In summer time, you’re almost guaranteed to have great weather. There are multiple paths to hike for more and less experiences trekkers.
Riding the GoldenPass Railway in winter is like stepping into a snow-covered postcard. The train winds through stunning Alpine landscapes, with snow-dusted mountains, frozen lakes, and charming villages. Inside, the warmth and comfort provide a perfect contrast to the crisp winter air outside, and large windows offer unbeatable views of the serene, wintery scenery. Whether you're heading to ski resorts or simply enjoying the views, the GoldenPass in winter offers an unforgettable experience.
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Lake Geneva
4.7
/5
557 reviews
8.3
Based on 7,767 reviews
13.3 km from downtown
Phone +418003451020
Address: Lake Geneva
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Canton of Vaud
Highlights:
5-yard floral clock & flowers
Lake views & swans & ducks
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Lake Geneva, which shares the same name as the city, is very vast, with a sapphire-like color and sparkling in the sun. From Geneva Airport, you can take a train to Nyon, a small town on the shore of Lake Geneva. The hotel rooms there are large, and the lake view rooms also have terraces to enjoy the lake view. The breakfast is very rich and cost-effective. From the dock in Nyon, you can take a boat to the French flower town opposite and experience the fun of crossing two countries in half an hour. The price of the flower town is lower than that of Switzerland, and it is very pleasant to enjoy authentic French food there.
I have visited lake Geneva in the Summer and it is one of the nicest spots to hangout and enjoy Switzerland summer vibes. strolling along the flower-lined promenades is a must as it becomes magical during the sunset.
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Chillon Castle
4.6
/5
256 reviews
7.7
From SEK 178.00
Based on 4,395 reviews
34.1 km from downtown
Phone +41219668910
Address: Av. de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-2.5 hours
Highlights:
Château on Lake Geneva connected
Iconic 11th-century castle by Lake Geneva
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Take the train to Montreux and stroll along the shore of Lake Geneva. Beyond the water are the snow-capped mountains, stretching quietly. Chillon Castle is on a small stone island near the water. It is not big, but it takes you back to medieval Europe. It is worth a visit.
The adult ticket for Chillon Castle is 15 Swiss francs, the student ticket is 12.5 Swiss francs for Swiss Army, the child ticket (6-15 years old) is 7 Swiss francs, and the family ticket is 35 Swiss francs (2 adults + 1-5 children). It is free for those with Swiss pass, and you can also get the Chinese introduction of the scenic spot at the place where you buy the ticket. There is a Chinese audio guide, which needs to be paid for 6 Swiss francs.
The castle stands on the lake, facing the water on three sides, and you can see different sea views from the windows of the rooms in the castle. It takes about 2 hours to walk around the castle and take pictures. There is also a souvenir shop in the castle, where we also bought celebrity photos and stamps. I have to say that it is convenient to buy stamps in Switzerland, unlike some European countries that often have celebrity photos but no stamps.
If you want to take pictures of the castle, you have to go out and take pictures. The online guide says that you can take pictures on both sides. We are too lazy to walk, so we went in the direction where there are more tourists and took a few panoramic pictures of the castle. You can also take a panoramic picture of the castle on the panoramic train, but we used a mobile phone, and the pixel is too low.
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The Olympic Museum
4.4
/5
135 reviews
6.5
From SEK 237.00
Based on 2,756 reviews
9.5 km from downtown
Phone +41216216511
Address: Quai d'Ouchy 1, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Experience Olympic sports & more
Olympic history: past & present
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We came to a place called Olympia. The surrounding area was full of Olympia-related content. The Archaeological Museum of Olympia was one of them. It was the first provincial archaeological museum in Greece and a relatively professional museum. It was built between 1883 and 1886. The museum was mainly composed of sculptures, which was in line with our understanding of Greece. There were bronze, marble, and various other sculptures. Unfortunately, due to the age or other reasons, most of them were incomplete. It was really a pity.
This museum is located on the shore of Lake Geneva. You can visit it for free with a Swiss pass. There is a garden outside, with many Olympic-related sculptures. Inside the museum is Olympic history knowledge, which is quite interesting.
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Olympic Park
4.8
/5
46 reviews
6.4
Based on 123 reviews
9.5 km from downtown
Phone +41213155715
Address: Quai d'Ouchy, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Olympic statues scattered for enjoyment
Olympic history & culture show
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The Olympic Park is also a very beautiful place. The whole park is very large and the environment is quite elegant. There are many exhibits in the park, and you can enjoy many Olympic sports here. The visit to the park is also quite unique.
A small park, very close to the Uchi Pier, with many sculptures, basically extending to the pier, the environment here is very good, and there are not many people. It does not have any elements that can create the Olympics.
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Lausanne Cathedral
4.6
/5
103 reviews
5.8
Based on 1,909 reviews
8.7 km from downtown
Phone +41213167161
Address: Pl. de la Cathédrale 1, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
200 steps & Lausanne view
Gothic cathedral & 13th-century saints
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Lausanne Cathedral (Cathédrale de Lausanne) or the full name Notre-Dame Cathedral of Lausanne (French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Lausanne) is a Protestant cathedral in the city of Lausanne, Switzerland. The cathedral was begun in the 12th century in 1170 and completed in 1235. Later, the cathedral was dedicated to the Virgin Mary by a proclamation of Pope Gregory X in 1275. It is also known as Notre-Dame Cathedral. Lausanne Cathedral was the largest cathedral in Switzerland at that time. It was built in the Gothic style. The entrance arch is beautifully carved. Inside, there are stained glass windows that can be reached by climbing 160 steps to the top of the cathedral.
Notre Dame Cathedral is the largest church in Lausanne. There are many Notre Dame Cathedrals in Europe. This church is open to the public and the things you see are quite interesting. The whole area has a strong religious atmosphere and many people come here.
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The Fork - Alimentarium
4.3
/5
10 reviews
5.3
Based on 78 reviews
26.3 km from downtown
Phone +41219244111
Address: Quai Perdonnet, 1800 Vevey, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 20-30 minutes
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Fork Lake📍
Must-visit attractions when coming to Vevey
Choose a location you like💺
Sit down and stare at the beautiful scenery in front of you in a daze
Feel the sun and sea🌞🌊
Very comfortable😍🌅
Taking the train from Geneva to Montreux, you will pass a small town called "Vevey" on the way. Because when I was making the strategy before, I had my eyes on the big fork here, so I had to come here to check in anyway.
Vevey is a small town in western Switzerland, between Lausanne and Montreux. There are vast vineyards around the town. It began to develop and prosper as a wine center in the Middle Ages. The world-famous Nestle company is headquartered here, and the company's iconic big fork stands on the shore of Lake Geneva in Vevey.
So after getting off the Vevey train station, I went straight to the big fork through Google Maps navigation. The town is very small, so it only takes about ten minutes to walk there. This is a quiet town. There are some locals walking on the lakeside trail, or sitting on chairs to chat about life and bask in the sun. It feels that this place is completely different from the high-paced life in Switzerland. Maybe this is an unpopular attraction. I almost don't see Chinese people here, but in order to rush to Montreux to see the castle, I hurried to the big fork to take a few check-in photos. Next to the big fork is the statue of Charlie Chaplin, the comedy master Charlie Chaplin lived here for 25 years and died here, so it is understandable to set up a statue here as a memorial, so I inevitably took a group photo to check in, after all, I'm here.
Take the train to Montreux again to see the Chillon Castle, which is built on a protruding rock by Lake Geneva, a bit like a peninsula. The most famous thing about this place is the poem "The Prisoner of Chillon" written by Byron. The famous poet and the famous poem made this castle a business card for Montreux. However, it is charged to visit the castle. Due to time constraints and our lack of interest in the various historical chapters in the castle, we took a few standard tourist photos by the lake and left happily after visiting here, after all, we still have to continue to Interlaken. Overall, the Chillon Castle is worth seeing, but not worth seeing in depth. I personally think that Interlaken is still the most essential place in Switzerland, so you can take a look at the footprints I left in Interlaken.
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Lavaux Vinorama
4.3
/5
69 reviews
5.1
Based on 271 reviews
20.8 km from downtown
Phone +41219463131
Address: Rte du Lac 2, 1071 Puidoux, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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What moved me in Switzerland was not only the mountain scenery, but also this vineyard terrace. Departing from Chateau de Chillon in the direction of Geneva, you can either take a train or take a boat trip on Lake Raymond.
This beautiful vineyard terrace is the most breathtaking scenery.
The Lavaux grape terraces were first built in the 11th century and mainly produce high-quality wine. They were listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 2007.
Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces, located in Vaud, southwestern Switzerland.
The Lavaux Vineyard Terraces start from Chillon Castle south of Montreux and stretch about 30 kilometers south along the northern shore of Lake Geneva to the eastern suburbs of Lausanne in central Vaud, including the hillside slopes between the village and the lake. Although there is evidence that grapes were grown in Roman times, the current vineyards date back to the 11th century, when the area was controlled by Benedictine and Cistercian monks. The rural landscape, small towns and densely planted grapes here reflect the changes in production and benefit systems over more than a dozen centuries.
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Lausanne-Ouchy
4.4
/5
98 reviews
4.7
Based on 1,207 reviews
9.3 km from downtown
Address: 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-2 hours
Highlights:
Ferry ride & outdoor dining
Lake Geneva's key transport hub
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There are many yachts on the pier, which is also a place where you can taste local fish. The visit on the pier is also quite interesting. It is very comfortable to feel the sea breeze. There are many people going out to play here on weekends, which is also a nice scenery.
The pier is very beautiful and quiet. Sitting by the water, you can feel the passage of time. It is very comfortable. The boats are small and delicate without being luxurious. The sculptures are modern but very impressive.
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International Olympic Committee
4.7
/5
48 reviews
4.1
6.7 km from downtown
Phone +41216216111
Address: Rte de Vidy 9, 1007 Lausanne, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Olympic history & administrative center
Olympic Spirit Center
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The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee is leaning on the lake. From the door, the huge forest vegetation cover makes people feel that the environment here is very good. In fact, it is still a certain distance from the city of Lausanne. It is still a quiet effect. The area across the road near the lake can also be seen. Some statues reflect the sports spirit, there are often people running on the side of the statue. The atmosphere of life is very strong.
The IOC headquarters is a very important institution. This place is very good and a very public-interest place. The IOC headquarters is also very important. You can learn a lot about the Olympics. [Cost-effective] Free external visit
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