A little bit of history
1915: The IOC headquarters are established in Lausanne
1948: The Olympic flame arrives in Lausanne 🔥
1968: The IOC moves its headquarters to Château de Vidy
1982: The provisional Olympic Museum opens
1986: The first Olympic House is inaugurated in Vidy
1993: The Olympic Museum and the Olympic Studies Centre are inaugurated in Ouchy 📍
1994: Lausanne is formalised as the ‘Olympic Capital’
2019: The new Olympic House is inaugurated 🏰
Must-sees in Lausanne
The Olympic Museum
Slip into an athlete’s shoes and (re)discover the highlights of all the Games. And, if that isn’t enough, why not also admire the creativity of the host cities?
Would you like to travel back in time? 🏅 Both permanent and temporary exhibitions allow you to trace the history of the Games back to ancient times and discover that the Olympics are about more than just sport. Prepare to watch past opening and closing ceremonies in awe, thanks to the latest audiovisual innovations.
Our top pick ♥ at The Olympic Museum: the 50 torches that have carried the Olympic flame since 1936.
Lausanne Cathedral
Time for a workout! Climb the 224 steps of the Belfry Tower for a breathtaking view of the city… 😍
To delve deeper into Lausanne folklore, go and listen out for the Cathedral’s night watchman, who calls out the hours from 10.00 pm to 2.00 am every single day. This tradition dates back more than 600 years. 🔔
Lake Geneva
Whether you’re looking to relax by the shore or work out in the water, Lake Geneva is the place to be. So put on your sunglasses, slip into your swimming costume or strap on your water skis and let the fun begin! 😎 ⛷
The question is: are you ready to dive in?