Lucens, a small town near Lausanne, is famous for its lovely castle, a small but important Sherlock Holmes Museum, ample opportunities for hiking and cycling, as well as a mini-golf and swin golf courses in Cremin. Lucens is a small but lively town an easy 20-minute drive from Lausanne. This old village is beautifully located … Read more
Lucens is a pretty village with a medieval castle, a Sherlock Holmes Museum, and many hiking trails offering lovely views for photos on a half-day trip from Lausanne in Switzerland. Lucens is a pretty village with a lovely medieval fortress, a Sherlock Holmes Museum, many hiking trails as well as mini golf and swin golf … Read more
The Musée Olympique in Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva is a modern museum with interactive displays on the Olympic Games, its history, organization, and athletes. The Olympic Museum (Musée Olympique) in Lausanne-Ouchy celebrates the Olympic movement including the history of the games, its organization and of course athletes. The museum is modern with … Read more
Lausanne on Lake Geneva has excellent public transportation connections to the rest of Switzerland and many parts of Europe. Trains (including TGV-Lyria trains from Paris), driving, flying (via Genève or Zürich) and ferry boats are available. Getting to Lausanne, capital of Canton Vaud (Waadt), on Lake Geneva in Switzerland is easy from most parts of … Read more
The family-friendly Servion zoo, beautifully located near Lausanne, is a great day-trip destination from Geneva and a fun day out for children of all ages. The Servion Zoo and Tropiquarium are the best zoos and animal parks in the Lake Geneva region. It is beautifully located in a forested area in the hills above Lausanne. … Read more