The most spectacular and best boat cruises on Lake Geneva are from Lausanne or Vevey to Montreux with the Lavaux vineyards and the Alps in the background. The pleasure boat cruises on Lac Léman with the best scenery and most spectacular backdrops are on the upper parts of the lake between Lausanne and the Montreux … Read more
Lake Geneva passenger ferry boats connect Lausanne with Evian and Thonon, while pleasure cruise boats go to Montreux, Nyon, Yvoire, and Genève on Lac Léman. Lausanne is one of the best departure ports for cruises on Lake Geneva. Many ferry and pleasure boats depart from Lausanne-Ouchy, while the Alpine background on these cruises is more … Read more
The best way to travel from Paris to Lausanne and other Lake Geneva destinations such as Montreux and Vevey is on fast TGV Lyria high-speed trains with the cheapest tickets around €29 one-way. Fast TGV Lyria trains travel six times daily between Paris Gare de Lyon in France and Lausanne train station in Switzerland in … Read more
CGN’s popular Lake Geneva boat cruises from Genève to Lausanne via Nyon (Switzerland) and Yvoire (France) on Lac Léman take just less than four hours. A pleasure boat trip from Genève to Lausanne is one of the most popular day-trip cruises on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. The one-way cruise is just shorter than four hours … Read more
Passenger ferry boats from Lausanne cruise year-round on Lake Geneva in Switzerland to Evian and Thonon-les-Bains in France. Passenger ferries and pleasure boats cross Lake Geneva daily from Lausanne in Switzerland to Evian and Thonon in France. Up to 14 boats operate daily between Lausanne and Evian. Ferryboats from Lausanne often provide the easiest public … Read more
Montreux, Lausanne, and Geneva have the best Christmas markets (Marché de Noël / Weihnachtsmarkt), decorations, and Xmas lights to visit in 2026 in the Lac Léman region of Switzerland. The Advent season before Christmas brings some color and holiday cheer to the Lake Geneva region. Many towns see an increase in cultural events — not … Read more
TGV Lyria trains provide the fastest transportation from Paris in France to Genève and Lausanne on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Book early for the cheapest tickets and best deals. The fastest and most comfortable way to travel from Paris in France to Genève and Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland is by … Read more
Passenger ferry boats from Lausanne cruise year-round on Lake Geneva in Switzerland to Evian and Thonon-les-Bains in France. Passenger ferries and pleasure boats cross Lake Geneva daily from Lausanne in Switzerland to Evian and Thonon in France. Up to 14 boats operate daily on each route in both directions. Ferryboats from Lausanne often provide the … Read more
Visit Lausanne Cathedral to see the most important early Gothic church in Switzerland and hear a magnificent modern pipe organ. Lausanne Cathedral is the largest and arguably most important early Gothic church in Switzerland. It dates mostly from the late 12th, early 13th century and thus influenced many churches that followed. The harmonious interior is … Read more
St Sulpice, a small town to the west of Lausanne on Lake Geneva, is famous for one of the oldest Romanesque churches in Switzerland. The main reasons for travelers to visit are to see the former abbey church, enjoy the views of Lac Léman and the Alps, as well as to stroll along the waterfront. … Read more