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Where to Stay in Lausanne, Switzerland

Published/Revised October 19, 2014 By Terri Fogarty This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post at no extra cost to you. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Lausanne, Switzerland, with a population of 130,00 people, is one of the richest cities (per capita) in Europe. With all of the following attractions you would have to expect excellent hotel options, and you won't be disappointed. Located on the shores of Lake Geneva and looking out upon the craggy, snow capped peaks of the Alps, Lausanne is also one of the the most beautiful cities in ... Read Full Article

Insider Guide to Lausanne, Switzerland

Published/Revised March 9, 2015 By Terri Fogarty This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post at no extra cost to you. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Lausanne is the second largest city on Lake Geneva. It is also where you will find the Swiss High Courts of Justice (the highest court of appeal in the country) and the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee. The famous Hotel Management School (EHL) is also based in Lausanne. With 36 hectares of vineyards spread across five estates, the city of Lausanne is the largest public vineyard ... Read Full Article

Visit Lake Geneva Switzerland

Published/Revised August 3, 2014 By Terri Fogarty This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post at no extra cost to you. Please read our disclosure for more info.

The small metropolis of Geneva is set at the tip of crescent-shaped Lake Geneva (or as it is otherwise known, Lac Leman) in the most enchanting countryside in Europe, featuring some of the great sights in Switzerland, surrounded by rolling hills with a view of the majestic peaks of the French Alps in the distance. Geneva, one of the finest Switzerland cities, is characterized by its ... Read Full Article