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Lausanne offers many wonderful places to spend your rainy days, from cultural activities to musical, culinary or pure relaxation: let’s discover them together!
The best activities to try in Lausanne when it rains
1. Discovering museums
As we have already seen, Lausanne offers numerous museums and cultural spaces, such as:
- The Olympic Museum, which shows the origins of the Olympic Games through more than 150 screens and 1,500 objects, including medals, sports equipment, torches, flags and interactive games;
- The Cantonal Museum of Zoology, which houses animals from all over the world, providing both a permanent exhibition and a comparative anatomy room;
- The Museum of Fine Arts, which houses a collection of 10,000 works and organises numerous events, guided tours or workshops;
- The Musée Bolo, which has been showing the history of digital technology since 2002, thanks to a collection of restored computers and digital machines;
- The Lausanne Botanical Museum and Garden, a natural paradise located on Montriond Hill, open every day free of charge, housing 6000 plants from all over the world;
- The Lausanne History Museum, with its themed itinerary narrating the social and cultural history of Lausanne through a scale model of the city, paintings, objects and an audio guide.
2. Visit the aquarium
Another great place to visit on a rainy day is Aquatis, Europe’s largest freshwater aquarium, where you can admire :
- 10,000 fish ;
- 100 reptiles and amphibians;
- 46 aquariums, nurseries and terrariums.
What’s more, all these attractions are presented in a totally immersive and interactive scenography, using the latest digital technologies!
3. Relax at the spa
You could also drop by one of Lausanne’s wellness havens, namely:
- The CBE Concept SPA, from its swimming pool to a wide range of services including a Jacuzzi,a Turkish bath, fitness area, solarium, massages, hydrotherapy, hairdresser and beauty salon;
- La SPA Cinq Mondes, based on the beauty treatments of Cinq Mondes, an innovative SPA that touches all five senses through the use of dermatologically tested, silicone-free and cruelty-free products;
- La SPA Du Royal, which offers you a wide range of treatments, an outdoor and indoor pool, a women-only area and a super-equipped gym.
4. Give the cafés a chance
Another great way to cope with rainy days in Lausanne is to visit one of the city’s many chic cafés, such as:
- Café Saint-Pierre, where you can sample their delicious pancakes and attend weekend brunches;
- Pointu, to try some excellent avocado toast and sandwiches in a relaxed atmosphere;
- Loxton, a bar-restaurant with a unique balcony terrace, where you can enjoy delicious coffee, brunch or cocktails;
- Sleepy Bear, where coffee becomes art, thanks to the homemade Latte, Espresso, or Nitro Coffee!
And if you fancy something different, discover the best pizzerias in Lausanne for a great pizza.
5. Experience the ‘Queen Studio Experience’ in Montreux
Finally, the best activity for music lovers would be to visit the ‘Queen and Mountain Studios’, purchased by the band in 1978.
At ‘Queen – The Studio Experience‘ you can:
- Trace the relationship between the band and the city of Lausanne;
- Discover the original recording studio;
- Try out the Neve console to bring your own re-mix of Queen classics to life.
