Things to do in Canton of Vaud

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A historic castle by a lake with multiple towers and a red flag on top.
A castle by a lake with mountains in the background.
A cable car with a clear view of snow-covered mountains and a blue sky.
A calm lake with a boat docked at the pier, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the distance.
A coastal town with vineyards, historic buildings, and a view of the sea.

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Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket

Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket

€21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine

Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine

€31
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine
Geneva: Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen

Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva

€106
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva
Jet d’Eau de Genève guided tour of the city icon

Jet d’Eau de Genève guided tour of the city icon

€5
per adult
Jet d’Eau de Genève guided tour of the city icon
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour

Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour (3h)

€106
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour (3h)
Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours

Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours

€35
per adult
Geneva Sightseeing Tour - Hop On Hop Off 24 hours
Day trip To Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Geneva

Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Geneva

€134
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Geneva
Broc: Entry ticket to the Maison Cailler chocolate factory

Broc: Entrance ticket to the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory

€18
per adult
Broc: Entrance ticket to the Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory
people observing boats in geneva

Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour

€48
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
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Annecy, Venice of the Alps from Geneva

Annecy, Venice of the Alps from Geneva

Activity duration is 4 hours and 45 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 65 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €81 per adult
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Luxury Private Concierge - Annecy Bespoke Experience

Luxury Private Concierge - Annecy Bespoke Experience

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is €50 per traveller*
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Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine

Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.0 out of 10 with 282 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €31 per adult
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Luxury Private Concierge - Bespoke Courchevel Experience

Luxury Private Concierge - Bespoke Courchevel Experience

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €50 per traveller*
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Grenoble: First flight in paragliding.

Grenoble: First flight in paragliding.

Activity duration is 1 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €80 per adult
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What to do in Canton of Vaud

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A lit deer sculpture by a lake with mountains in the background.

Montreux Christmas Market

9.0/10 (41 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Montreux Christmas Market during your trip to Montreux. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
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A cityscape with prominent church spires, a river, and distant mountains.

Lausanne Center

Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Hôtel de Ville and Place of Riponne while in the area.

A statue of a man with raised arm by a lake with a warning sign and a buoy in the foreground.
Photo by Валерий Дед
Open Photo by Валерий Дед

Montreux City Centre

Montreux City Centre is known for its panoramic lake views, and with sights like Place du Marche and Freddie Mercury Statue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Montreux.

A boat docked at a pier with mountains in the background.
Photo by Ryan Puccinelli
Open Photo by Ryan Puccinelli

Ouchy

If you're spending time in Ouchy, you might enjoy attractions like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fantastic lake views before hopping on the metro at Ouchy-Olympique Station to see more of the city.

A spacious, modern interior with a high arched skylight, a central staircase, and a minimalist design.
Photo by Dominik Gehl
Open Photo by Dominik Gehl

Sébeillon-Malley

Sébeillon-Malley might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Vaudoise Aréna are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A panoramic view of a city with red-roofed buildings, a river, and mountains in the background.

Montriond-Cour

If you're spending some time in Montriond-Cour, Theatre de Vidy and Jardin Botanique Lausanne are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with prominent Gothic architecture, including a church with a pointed steeple and a cathedral with multiple spires.

Lausanne

A historic castle by a lake with mountains in the background.

Montreux

A park with a bench, flower beds, trees, a lamp post, and a view of the sea and mountains.

Morges

A fork in the water with mountains in the background.

Vevey

A chairlift with the text "Villers-Gryon" against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains and a clear sky.

Gryon

A historic town with a prominent tower, terraced houses, and a lush green park.

Murten

A coastal town with a mountain backdrop, vineyards, and a bridge.

Chavannes-de-Bogis

A vineyard at sunset with a town in the background.

Lutry