What to do in Canton of Vaud

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A historic stone tower with a conical roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
A snow-covered mountain peak with jagged rock formations and a clear blue sky.
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A historic castle by a lake with mountains in the background.
A calm lake with rocky shores and mountains in the background.

Things to do

Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket

Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket

CA $35
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

CA $51
per adult
100% 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

CA $209
per adult
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva
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Horizon Lounge at Geneva Airport (GVA)

CA $53
per traveller
Horizon Lounge at Geneva Airport (GVA)
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Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour

CA $79
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
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Taste my Fribourg Self-Guided Food Tour

CA $139
per adult
Taste my Fribourg Self-Guided Food Tour
Grenoble: First flight in paragliding.

Grenoble: First flight in paragliding.

CA $130
per adult
Grenoble: First flight in paragliding.
Picture 4 for Activity Fribourg: Urban Golf Experience to Discover the City

Fribourg: Urban Golf Experience to Discover the City

CA $21
per adult
Fribourg: Urban Golf Experience to Discover the City
Jet d’Eau de Genève guided tour of the city icon

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

CA $9
per adult
Jet d’Eau de Genève guided tour of the city icon
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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
8.6 out of 10 with 64 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $130 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 CA $81 per traveller*
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Cruises & boat tours

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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 128 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $50 per adult
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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 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $129 per adult
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Glacier 3000 , Montreux Private Tour with Driver guide

Glacier 3000 , Montreux Private Tour with Driver guide

Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $1,702 per traveller*
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What to do in Canton of Vaud

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Chateau de Chillon

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On a rocky outcrop where Lake Geneva meets the Swiss Alps stands this fascinating medieval castle on a small island.
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Where to stay in Canton of Vaud

Find the best Canton of Vaud areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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 river with a boat docked at a pier, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

Montreux City Centre

Montreux City Centre is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Freddie Mercury Statue and Montreux Christmas Market.
A park with a large white sculpture, a body of water, and a marina with boats.
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Ouchy

Visitors often come to Ouchy for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Ouchy-Olympique Station.
A panoramic view of a city with red-roofed buildings, a river, and mountains in the background.

Montriond-Cour

While visiting Montriond-Cour, you might make a stop by sights like Theatre de Vidy and Jardin Botanique Lausanne.
A fountain with water jets, a sign for the Olympic Museum, and a landscaped area with trees and a hedge.

Montchoisi

While visiting Montchoisi, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Museum and Musée de l’Elysée.

 

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Day trip destinations from Canton of Vaud

A vineyard with terraced fields, a lake, and mountains in the background.

Chexbres

A historic building with a tower and red-tiled roofs.

Lausanne

A lakeside town with rocky shores, people by the water, and buildings on a hillside.

Montreux

A historic building labeled "MAISON VICTOR" on a cobblestone street with bicycles parked in front and outdoor seating in the background.

Morges

A winding mountain road with snow-capped peaks in the background.

Saanen

A lakeside terrace with a white umbrella, people sitting, and mountains in the background.

Vevey

A calm lake with reflections of trees and a building in the background.

Divonne-les-Bains

A vineyard with rows of grapevines, houses, and a winding road.

Cully

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