One day is enough to get a taste of Lausanne — from the historic heights to the lake and the new art quarter. This route strings the highlights together into a logical day on foot, and the tour is free to play.
Morning: the historic city
Start at the Lausanne History Museum, set in a former bishop's palace with views over the city and the lake. Descend to the Place de la Palud, where the animated town-hall clock comes to life on the hour, and pass the majestic Palais de Rumine. Round off the morning at the Gothic Lausanne Cathedral with its rose window.
Lunch
Around the Place de la Palud and the old town you'll find plenty of spots to settle in for a while. Take your time: you're roughly halfway, and the afternoon brings the finest views.
Afternoon: views and modern art
Walk to the Esplanade de Montbenon for a sweeping panorama over Lake Geneva and the Alps. Then head to the new art quarter Plateforme 10, home to the Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts (MCBA) and the design museum MUDAC (admission if you go inside). Finish in the quiet Parc de la Légende with its sculptures.
Practical
The route is about 3.5 kilometres and the walk itself takes roughly 1 to 2 hours; with museum visits and lunch it easily fills a day. All you need is a phone, and you start at the Lausanne History Museum.
That's how one day in Lausanne becomes a complete experience. Play the free walk in the CityWalkGems app and let it guide you from stop to stop.
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