How familiar are you with the city of Lausanne?
Follow our Alumna Sofia Clara to learn about all of the best food spots in town from breakfast to after dinner drinks; to shop around some of her favourite shops; and to discover some incredible winter and summer activities.
Where to eat in Lausanne, Switzerland?
Where they went:
- The market. Open Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
- Le Pointu
- Myo
- La Confiserie de L'Etoile Blanche
- Al Sacco
- Kony Bubble Tea
- Pancs
- Ristorante Amici
- Asia Express
- LP's Bar
- Pavillon Bar & Kitchen
Where to shop in Lausanne, Switzerland?
Where they went:
- Viva Frida
- Meylan Fleurs
- Helvetimart
- Cuppins
- By Adori
- Philippe K
- Monsieur Alain
- Globus, Jo Malone
- VIU
- Aesop
- Saveur Pimenthé
- Chic cham
The Best Wintertime Activities in Lausanne, Switzerland
Where they went:
- Garden Centre Schilliger: Route Suisse 40, 1196 Gland
- Ferme Aebi: Avenue Victor-Ruffy 66, 1012 Lausanne
- Cafe de l’Eveche: Rue Louis-Curtat 4, 1005 Lausanne
- La Soupe Populaire: Chemin des Avelines 4, 1004 Lausanne
- Atelier des Gourmands: Rue de la Mercerie 14, 1003 Lausanne
- Patinoire de Montchoisi: Avenue du Servan 30, 1006 Lausanne
- Ca passe creme: Boulevard de Grancy 45, 1006 Lausanne
- Beau-Rivage Palace: Chemin de Beau-Rivage 21, 1006 Lausanne
- Lausanne Lumières: All around town
The Best Summertime Activities in Lausanne, Switzerland
Where they went:
- For a workout in the park: Place de Milan, 1006 Lausanne
- For a run where it's cooler: Chalet-à-Gobet, 1000 Lausanne 25
- To walk the dogs: Centre et Refuge SVPA Route de Berne 318, 1000 Lausanne 25
- Flower picking: Route d’Oron, 1076 Ferlens. Other great places for fruit & flower picking
- For a picnic near town: Parc de l'Hermitage Avenue Louis-Vulliemin, 1018 Lausanne
- Paddle boarding: Paddle-Center Lutry: Chemin des Bains ,1095 Lutry
- For a walk in the vineyards: Les terrasses de Lavaux UNESCO
- To pick up a bottle of local wine: Lavaux Vinorama: Route du Lac 2, 1071 Rivaz