Off Beaten Path Attractions in Lausanne
Traveling in a South East direction you will arrive a St. Maurice, a former roman outpost and import Christian fort where you can still visit the Abbey as have popes, emperors and princes.
Along the lake shores after Montreux which is also South East of Lausanne is Le Bouveret, and the enormous water park open all year, Aquaparc. But before you arrive perhaps you would like to stop at the medieval Chillon Castle sitting picturesquely on the shores near Montreux.
In the same region you can take a cogwheel train straight up the Rochers de Naye mountain stopping in Caux for a view you will never forget. Once up on Rochers de Naye (over 6'000 ft.).
Perhaps the name of the excursion is odd, but the Corsier Communal Cemetery above Vevey is the final resting place such historical persons as Charlie Chaplin, film and TV film actor; James Neville Mason, author and playwright; Henry Graham Greene.
No far from Lausanne in the same direction is the village of Grandvaux sitting right in the middle of the steep Lavaux vineyards, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking the lake and Alps.
Traveling North of Lausanne, you can take the Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher (LEB) train out to the countryside for excellent easy hiking. If you continue North towards the Lake of Neuchatel you will be able to visit the impressive medieval Château de Grandson.
Along the lake shores after Montreux which is also South East of Lausanne is Le Bouveret, and the enormous water park open all year, Aquaparc. But before you arrive perhaps you would like to stop at the medieval Chillon Castle sitting picturesquely on the shores near Montreux.
In the same region you can take a cogwheel train straight up the Rochers de Naye mountain stopping in Caux for a view you will never forget. Once up on Rochers de Naye (over 6'000 ft.).
Perhaps the name of the excursion is odd, but the Corsier Communal Cemetery above Vevey is the final resting place such historical persons as Charlie Chaplin, film and TV film actor; James Neville Mason, author and playwright; Henry Graham Greene.
No far from Lausanne in the same direction is the village of Grandvaux sitting right in the middle of the steep Lavaux vineyards, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking the lake and Alps.
Traveling North of Lausanne, you can take the Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher (LEB) train out to the countryside for excellent easy hiking. If you continue North towards the Lake of Neuchatel you will be able to visit the impressive medieval Château de Grandson.
Aquaparc
Route de la Plage
Enormous water park with many attractions for children of all ages and adults. Relaxing break from sightseeing...
Caux Village
Rue du Panorama
Picturesque mountain village directly above Montreux crowned by the spectacular Caux Palace (former Grand Hotel(overlooking most of the Lake Geneva region...
Rochers de Naye
At 6,709 ft. at the lookout, Rochers de Naye enables you to view Alps as far away as the Jungfraujoch on a clear day. There is an unforgettable view of most all of Lake Geneva, the mouth of the Rhone River and the Swiss and French Alps. You can either hike up (I recommend from Caux) or continue on the cogwheel train to the top...
Corsier Communal Cemetery
, Chemin sur le Crêt
Corsier Communal Cemetery is maintained by the commune of Corsier-sur-Vevey (1.25 miles from Vevey uphill with a spectacular view of Lake Geneva)and is the final resting place of several famous figures such as Charlie Chaplin,film and TV film actor; James Neville Mason, author and playwright; Henry Graham Greene,...
Grandvaux Village
Place du Village
Charming village up on the slopes of the Lavaux vineyards and in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking Lake Geneva. Located between Lausanne and Montreux, it is in part supported by winemaking and there is a coop for independent producers to join. Every year they have a wine label design contest...
Compagnie de Chemins de fer Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher
place Chauderon 12
Train from the center of Lausanne to outlying countryside villages, farms, and hiking trails...
Parc Equestre
Route de Berne 302
Chalet-à-Gobet
Equine Diversions 10 minutes from Lausanne center...
