Lausanne en hiver

Lausanne en hiver

Lausanne in winter

When winter sets in, Lausanne is decked out in lights and flavours. Every street becomes an invitation to stroll, wonder and savour the magic of the season.

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What to do in Lausanne in February?

What to do in Lausanne in February?

February in Lausanne? It's a winter wonderland bursting with energy! W...

Whether you're single or in a relationship, how can you spend Valentine's Day in Lausanne?

Whether you're single or in a relationship, how can you spend Valentine's Day in Lausanne?

A Michelin-starred meal or a tête-à-tête with a maki roll? A romantic ...

Our 5 favourite winter activities not far from Lausanne

Our 5 favourite winter activities not far from Lausanne

Winter is here, and with it comes the urge to breathe in the fresh mou...

The pop-up winter restaurants you absolutely must try in Lausanne

The pop-up winter restaurants you absolutely must try in Lausanne

This time there's no doubt about it: winter is on its way! You can fee...

Family-friendly Lausanne

Family-friendly Lausanne

Explorers young and old, set off to discover the treasures of the city...

Free activities in Lausanne? Head this way!

Free activities in Lausanne? Head this way!

In Lausanne, beauty can be experienced for free - all you have to do i...

First bath of the year in Lausanne!

First bath of the year in Lausanne!

The start of a new year inevitably means some soul-searching and big d...

Prix de Lausanne

01.02.2026 - 08.02.2026

Théâtre de Beaulieu

Prix de Lausanne

The 2026 edition of the Prix de Lausanne, international competition for young dancers, will take place at the Théâtre de Beaulieu, in Lausanne.

Convention Japan Impact

14.02.2026 - 15.02.2026

Campus de l'EPFL

Convention Japan Impact

Japan Impact awaits you at the Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) for a complete immersion in Japanese culture.

INVISIBLES. The hidden life of germs

27.06.2024 - 30.08.2026

Musée de la main Unil-CHUV

INVISIBLES. The hidden life of germs

Explore a fascinating and little-known world, that of the micro-organisms that surround us. Omnipresent but invisible, germs form communities that are essential to the functioning of all the ecosystems on our planet. From earth to air to plants and oceans - and even the human body - the exhibition invites you to discover this vast and unknown land that will be sure to surprise you.

Polar Mission: A Journey to the Heart of the Poles

08.03.2025 - 22.03.2026

AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium

Polar Mission: A Journey to the Heart of the Poles

Discover the “Polar Mission” exhibition at AQUATIS. A unique experience to explore the polar regions, understand the impact of climate change, and help preserve these fragile ecosystems. Dive into Inuit culture, the feats of legendary explorers, and the exceptional biodiversity of the poles.

Let's Move: Get Active Space!

12.04.2025 - 12.04.2027

Le Musée Olympique

Let's Move: Get Active Space!

Get moving and have fun! The “Let’s Move: Get Active Space!” highlights the importance of movement through interactive challenges for children aged 4 to 10 that transform everyday objects into tools for physical activity. At the Olympic Museum, the aim is simple: to show that moving is good for your everyday health and well-being, while also being easy and fun to incorporate into everyday life.

Spring 2025 Collections

02.05.2025 - 29.03.2026

Musée cantonal d'archéologie et d'histoire

Spring 2025 Collections

Current archaeological discoveries in the canton of Vaud. The "Spring 2025 Collections" exhibition features a selection of objects recently discovered in the Jura-Nord vaudois and Morges districts during excavations carried out under the aegis of the Cantonal Archaeology Department.

18.09.2025 - 01.03.2026

Le Musée Olympique

To celebrate the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, taking place from 6 to 22 February 2026, the Olympic Museum has created a special trail in its permanent exhibition, park and public spaces. This trail showcases the unique features of Milano Cortina 2026, while paying tribute to Italy’s rich Olympic history and achievements.

Alea. Life courses

18.09.2025 - 06.04.2026

Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy

Alea. Life courses

In Latin, “alea” means dice, chance and fate. Then as now, no one chooses their birth, nor the blows of fate that life throws at them, but everyone tries to remain master of their destiny.

Ahead of the Curve

18.09.2025 - 01.11.2026

Le Musée Olympique

Ahead of the Curve

“Ahead of the Curve” celebrates innovation at the Olympic Games, from how athletes compete to how the world watches and plays. The exhibition explores the technological and cultural shifts that have transformed how each generation connects with sport. It invites visitors to reflect on what it means to experience the Olympic Games today and to imagine how they might evolve in the future.

Vallotton Forever. The Retrospective

24.10.2025 - 15.02.2026

MCBA - Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts

Vallotton Forever. The Retrospective

Plateforme 10 hosts both MCBA and the Félix Vallotton Foundation. The former which conserves the largest collection of the artist’s works anywhere, and the latter, a documentation and research centre, are honoured to present a major retrospective devoted to Félix Vallotton (1865-1925) to commemorate in the artist’s native city of Lausanne the centenary of his death.

Vallotton. The Ingenious Laboratory

24.10.2025 - 15.02.2026

MCBA - Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts

Vallotton. The Ingenious Laboratory

In conjunction with “Vallotton Forever”, featuring the artist’s masterpieces, this small-format show focuses on the origins of Félix Vallotton’s work, exploring the various phases of his growing output in a surprising range of mediums, including illustration, engraving, painting, even writing.

Fostered. Locked away. Forgotten?

31.10.2025 - 15.03.2026

Musée Historique Lausanne

Fostered. Locked away. Forgotten?

This national touring exhibition sheds light on the history of compulsory social measures and placements in Switzerland and the process of coming to terms with them, bringing the story to all regions of the country.

Times in Tapestry

07.11.2025 - 08.03.2026

mudac - Musée cantonal de design et d’arts appliqués contemporains

Times in Tapestry

Goshka Macuga x Grayson Perry x Mary Toms. mudac and Fondation Toms Pauli are proud to present an exceptional exhibition dedicated to tapestry as a vector for social and political discourse.

Les Monstrueuses

07.11.2025 - 22.03.2026

mudac - Musée cantonal de design et d’arts appliqués contemporains

Les Monstrueuses

Carte blanche to Kévin Germanier. In 2025, the mudac will give Swiss designer Kévin Germanier carte blanche to take over the museum with the same originality and creativity that have characterised his approach to fashion for several years.

07.11.2025 - 19.04.2026

Naturéum - Muséum cantonal des sciences naturelles - Jardin botanique

Philippe Marle's naturalistic drawing.

Destination archaeology. 1798 - Future

21.11.2025 - 07.02.2027

Palais de Rumine

Destination archaeology. 1798 - Future

The exhibition invites visitors to discover how science shapes our view of the past. Aboard a time machine, visitors plunge back into the 19th century and travel through the great history of archaeology. They will see ancient civilisations through the eyes of that era and explore the misconceptions that stem from it.

23.01.2026 - 29.03.2026

“TANDEM” is a multidisciplinary and intergenerational exhibition of contemporary art initiated by Visarte Vaud. The exhibition showcases works by artists and curators of different generations.

Marina Xenofontos. Play Life

06.02.2026 - 02.08.2026

MCBA - Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts

Marina Xenofontos. Play Life

Through her sculptures, found objects, writing and films, Marina Xenofontos interrogates the material manifestations of memory and history. For her show in the Espace Projet, she explores the question of space, both virtual and real.

Art Brut in Switzerland - From the Origins of the Collection to the Present

28.02.2026 - 27.09.2026

Collection de l’Art Brut

Art Brut in Switzerland - From the Origins of the Collection to the Present

The Collection de l’Art Brut marks its 50th anniversary in February 2026. But the concept of Art Brut dates to the mid-20th century, when Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985), a successful artist in his own right, developed an avid interest in works produced outside the confines of conventional art circles.

Ella Maillart. Photographic Encounters

06.03.2026 - 01.11.2026

Photo Elysée - Musée cantonal pour la photographie

Ella Maillart. Photographic Encounters

Ella Maillart (1903-1997) was an extraordinary adventurer, as well as a photographer and writer, who spent extended periods of time in Asia. In 2025, her entire body of work was recognized by UNESCO. Photo Elysée wishes to pay tribute to this exceptional woman by drawing on her photographic archives, which consist of several thousand photographs all held in the museum’s collection.

Imagine Monet, the immersive exhibition

11.03.2026 - 28.06.2026

Beaulieu Lausanne (Halle 35)

Imagine Monet, the immersive exhibition

IMAGINE MONET, the immersive exhibition at Beaulieu Lausanne, takes visitors on a sensory journey to the heart of Claude Monet's work using “Image Totale ©” technology, with more than 200 works projected in 360°.

Lausanne City Pass

Lausanne City Pass

Discover the best attractions in Lausanne and its region with the Laus...

Lausanne Choco Tour

Lausanne Choco Tour

Choose 5 chocolatiers from 11 in Lausanne and take home an assortment ...

Lausanne Food Tour with a private guide

Lausanne Food Tour with a private guide

Guided by a Lausanne local, taste five local specialities in establish...

The Travel Journal is the ideal object to entertain children during a ...

Travel Switzerland

Travel Switzerland

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Skieur au Glacier 3000

Skiing from Lausanne

The most accessible ski resorts from the city!

Lausanne Cathedral

Lausanne Cathedral

Lausanne's iconic cathedral has towered over the city for more than ei...

The Olympic Museum

The Olympic Museum

A marathon of emotions. Would you like to relive great Olympic moments...

UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces

UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces

Take a walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in Switzerland:...

Located in the heart of Lausanne, a short walk from the SBB station, P...

Collection de l'Art Brut

Collection de l'Art Brut

A quintessential museum in Lausanne's cultural landscape, the Collecti...

Lake Geneva, the largest freshwater lake in western Europe - and certa...

Flon is the heart of the city of Lausanne, pulsing with life, day and ...

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Amélie, the enchanted illustrator

Amélie, the enchanted illustrator

For me, Lausanne is… the love of nature combined with the love of char...

Axel, the speedy dunker

Axel, the speedy dunker

Lausanne, for me, is the perfect balance between the hustle and bustle...

Jasmine, the dancing queen

Jasmine, the dancing queen

Lausanne, for me, is the place where my passion for dancing has blosso...

Luana, the creative soul

Luana, the creative soul

For me, Lausanne is a city that inspires, whether thanks to the charm ...

Michaël, the urban spirit

Michaël, the urban spirit

The best small city in the world. It’s the city that I miss every time...

Madina, the classy mommy

Madina, the classy mommy

For me, Lausanne is a city where everyone will find their place. Wheth...

Vincent, the cyclo flash

Vincent, the cyclo flash

My home town is a place that is naturally dear to me. An infinite play...

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