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The best spot to chill all year round in Lausanne? A terrace, obviously! However, beware, as not any terrace will do… Discover our selection of the best Lausanne addresses, where you’ll feel at home outdoors, in summer and winter alike.
Terraces with a view
La Brasserie Montbenon
A romantic building erected in 1908, the legendary brasserie includes a superb terrace with a view over Montbenon Park. The gardens offer a unique viewpoint from which visitors can gaze over Lake Geneva and the Alps. As for the cuisine, refined and modern dishes delight the taste buds of foodies.
Lakefront terrace
Le Lacustre
It’s the unmissable terrace! A breathtaking view right on the shores of Lake Geneva and a delightful Californian atmosphere make up the secret recipe of this bar restaurant. Special mention for the delicious pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven… Shall we meet there?
Festive terrace
The Great Escape
The Great Escape is one of the most popular bars in Lausanne. Students, bourgeois bohemians, sports fans, expats… All gather on its charming terrace lit with garlands to enjoy beers and spirits. Our foody tip: their hamburger menu is to die for!
Arty terrace
Auberge de Beaulieu
A stone’s throw from the Collection de l’Art Brut and the Palais de Beaulieu, the Auberge de Beaulieu serves freshly made dishes that highlight delicious products from near and far. The bonus? A gorgeous, colourful terrace that whisks you away on a trip! At the weekend, don’t miss the brunch with its tasty burgers and sweet or savoury pancakes.
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Urban terrace
Le Nabi
At the heart of Plateforme 10 – the brand new arts district – the Nabi’s charming terrace displays its arty charm and is a must for a refreshing break between exhibition visits.
Charming terrace
Café de l’Hôtel de Ville
Located on Place de la Palud, next to the Town Hall, it’s a choice address to savour a delicious salad made from local, seasonal produce or to have coffee or one of the house’s fruit juices, and chat with other patrons while observing the incessant ballet of passers-by.
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Secret terrace
Les Arches
Located under the Grand-Pont, at Place de l’Europe, the Arches terrace bar is simply the perfect after-work. Every afternoon, Lausanners meet up there for a drink while soaking up the sun. A unique setting that will immediately charm you.
Also worth discovering: Café Saint-Pierre, Café de Grancy, Café du Grütli, Vieux-Lausanne
Also worth a visit : Café Saint-Pierre, Café de Grancy, Café du Grütli, Vieux-Lausanne
Panoramic terrace
Olympic Museum Restaurant
This café restaurant located on the top floor of the Olympic Museum offers a unique panoramic view over the Alps and Lake Geneva. Everything is tasty and everyone knows that, so our single tip is: remember to book!
Bucolic terrace
L’Esquisse
L’Esquisse is a true natural interlude in the city. Located opposite the Fondation de l’Hermitage – well known for its sublime exhibitions – head there to enjoy the sun on the terrace after filling up on art, or simply to sip a fruit juice while watching the children play in the neighbouring park. A most soothing moment.
Because we simply can’t get enough of them!
Le Café des Artisans, Sushizen Grancy, le MAD Café, le Beau-Rivage Palace or l’Etoile Blanche.
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