Things to do in Lausanne, Canton of Vaud: The Best Nature & Parks

March 6, 2022 Merry Kessler

Lausanne was once an intellectual capital, attracting great thinkers such as Rousseau and Voltaire. Today it is a haven for those who love water skiing, swimming and sailing. The International Olympic Committee is even headquartered here. The town's history is evident, though, in its medieval cathedral, the museums of the Palais de Rumine, and Ouchy, the port where Lord Byron wrote "The Prisoner of Chillon" and the Treaty of Lausanne was ratified. For great views, hike up to the Signal de Sauvabelin.
Restaurants in Lausanne

1. Le Chemin des Fontaines des Bois du Jorat

Sentier des Fontaines, Lausanne 1000 Switzerland http://www.lausanne.ch/thematiques/nature-et-domaines/tourisme-vert-et-loisirs/balades-et-sentiers/fontaines-des-bois-du-jorat/extrasArea/0/links/04/linkBinary/circuit-des-fontaines-4.pdf
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Le Chemin des Fontaines des Bois du Jorat

2. Le Port d'Ouchy

Place du Port, Lausanne 1006 Switzerland https://www.lausanne.ch/vie-pratique/economie-et-commerces/ports-et-rives-du-lac/infrastructures-portuaires/port-ouchy-et-vieux-port-ouchy.html
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4.5 based on 1,175 reviews

Le Port d'Ouchy

Reviewed By Bird880

Our first visit to Lausanne, loved it! Stayed just up the hill from Ouchy, at the Royal Savoy, an excellent hotel. The port was our playground for four days, the scenic host to the run course and blue carpet finish for our world champs races, plus a great place to eat and socialise throughout the event. We hopped on a very clean and efficient ferry to Evian on the French side of Lake Geneva which was a superb day out, and loved the fabulous old buildings and character of Ouchy....a memorable break and would love to return!

3. Parc de Mon Repos

Avenue de Mon-Repos, Lausanne 1005 Switzerland +41 21 315 57 15 https://www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/fr/decouvrir/parc-de-mon-repos/
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

Parc de Mon Repos

4. Parc Olympique

Quai d'Ouchy, Lausanne 1006 Switzerland +41 21 315 57 15 https://www.lausanne.ch/vie-pratique/nature/parc-promenades/parcs-de-detente/parc-olympique.html
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4.5 based on 105 reviews

Parc Olympique

Reviewed By JaneM773

Loved all the sculptures outside the Musee. A must when walking around Lac Lemand! The museum as a great surprise to us. We weren't even aware that the Olympic Committee is housed here at the Musee.

5. Parc de Milan et cret de Montriond

Parc de Milan, Lausanne 1007 Switzerland http://www.lausanne.ch/fr/thematiques/nature-parcs-et-domaines/espaces-verts/parcs-et-promenades/les-parcs-de-detente/place-de-milan-cret-de-monriond.html
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Parc de Milan et cret de Montriond

6. Parc de la Legende

Jules-Gonin Avenue, Lausanne 1003 Switzerland https://www.region-du-leman.ch/fr/P20667/parc-de-la-legende
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Parc de la Legende

Reviewed By a-travelin-foodie

I stumbled upon this little park. The sculptures at each story location are adorable, and I could see kids making up their own stories without even reading the braille or French at each one. Sure wish there were English translations somewhere. I'm shocked that there wasn't more than just the one review on TA. A perfect little stopover if you're going to be at the Montbenon Esplanade or Brasserie. A nice view of the mountains across the lake from a number of the benches.

7. Jardin Botanique Lausanne

avenue de Cour 14Bis, Lausanne 1007 Switzerland +41 21 316 99 88 http://www.botanique.vd.ch/musee-et-jardins-botaniques-cantonaux/
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4.0 based on 126 reviews

Jardin Botanique Lausanne

8. Sauvabelin Forest

Lausanne Switzerland +41 21 315 42 74
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4.0 based on 133 reviews

Sauvabelin Forest

9. Parc de Valency

Lausanne 1004 Switzerland +41 21 315 57 15
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Parc de Valency

10. Parc De La Plage De Saint-sulpice

chemin du Laviau 5, Saint Sulpice, Lausanne 1025 Switzerland http://www.badi-info.ch/a/st-sulpice-laviau.html
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Parc De La Plage De Saint-sulpice

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