Ecublens Lausanne Region
Education
The École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is a public research university located in Lausanne, Switzerland. It specializes in natural sciences and engineering.
Rolex Learning Center EPFL
Route CantonaleThe SwissTech Convention Center is one of the largest conference centers in the Lake Geneva region hosting events of international fame.
Swiss Tech Convention Center
The SwissTech Convention Center is one of the largest conference centers in the Lake Geneva region hosting events of international fame.
The University of Lausanne (UNIL; French: Université de Lausanne) in Lausanne, Switzerland was founded in 1537 as a school of Protestant theology, before being made a university in 1890. The university is the second oldest in Switzerland, and one of the oldest universities in the world to be in continuous operation.
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University of Lausanne
Quartier CentreThe University of Lausanne (UNIL; French: Université de Lausanne) in Lausanne, Switzerland was founded in 1537 as a school of Protestant theology, before being made a university in 1890. The university is the second oldest in Switzerland, and one of the oldest universities in the world to be in continuous operation.
Sightseeing
A district that blends history and innovation, architecture and artistic expression, and that is today an unmissable spot in Lausanne.
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Le Flon
A district that blends history and innovation, architecture and artistic expression, and that is today an unmissable spot in Lausanne.
Come and discover one of the largest and most beautiful beaches on the shores of Lake Geneva.
It is a great place for the whole family where you will find everything you need: pedal boat, boat, canoe and kayak hire, but there is also a "L'Oued" refreshment bar, the Beach Restaurant, showers, toilets, a car park and 500 metres of coastline with shallow water up to 50 metres from the shore.
A small corner of paradise where everyone will find what they are looking for.
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Plage de Préverenges
Come and discover one of the largest and most beautiful beaches on the shores of Lake Geneva.
It is a great place for the whole family where you will find everything you need: pedal boat, boat, canoe and kayak hire, but there is also a "L'Oued" refreshment bar, the Beach Restaurant, showers, toilets, a car park and 500 metres of coastline with shallow water up to 50 metres from the shore.
A small corner of paradise where everyone will find what they are looking for.
This waterpark located just a few minutes from Lausanne welcomes adults and children for refreshing thrills!
Aquasplash
36 Av. du CensuyThis waterpark located just a few minutes from Lausanne welcomes adults and children for refreshing thrills!
The Olympic Museum (French: Musée olympique) in Lausanne, Switzerland houses permanent and temporary exhibits relating to sport and the Olympic movement. With more than 10,000 artifacts, the museum is the largest archive of Olympic Games in the world and one of Lausanne's prime tourist site draws attracting more than 250,000 visitors each year.
173 locals recommend
Olympic Museum
1 Quai d'OuchyThe Olympic Museum (French: Musée olympique) in Lausanne, Switzerland houses permanent and temporary exhibits relating to sport and the Olympic movement. With more than 10,000 artifacts, the museum is the largest archive of Olympic Games in the world and one of Lausanne's prime tourist site draws attracting more than 250,000 visitors each year.
Cathedrale de Lausanne
1 Pl. de la CathédraleTravel through Switzerland on the route of kings: you enjoy superb views from the comfortable panorama cars of the Golden Pass Line.
Climb aboard the panorama cars of the Golden Pass Line. Enjoy the view of Lake Geneva from up above in Montreux. You then travel to Zweisimmen and Spiez via Gstaad. In Interlaken you will see the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. You then travel along Lake Brienz to Meiringen. From there you go over the Brünig Pass and past the lakes in Lungern, Sarnen and Alpnach to Lucerne.
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Golden Pass Railway
22 Rue de la GareTravel through Switzerland on the route of kings: you enjoy superb views from the comfortable panorama cars of the Golden Pass Line.
Climb aboard the panorama cars of the Golden Pass Line. Enjoy the view of Lake Geneva from up above in Montreux. You then travel to Zweisimmen and Spiez via Gstaad. In Interlaken you will see the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. You then travel along Lake Brienz to Meiringen. From there you go over the Brünig Pass and past the lakes in Lungern, Sarnen and Alpnach to Lucerne.
Sun-drenched, sleepy and incredibly beautiful, Lavaux, in Switzerland’s Canton of Vaud grows some of the country’s best wine. While away an afternoon cycling between three vineyards, stopping off for samples on the way.
Les Terrasses de Lavaux
Chemin du SignalSun-drenched, sleepy and incredibly beautiful, Lavaux, in Switzerland’s Canton of Vaud grows some of the country’s best wine. While away an afternoon cycling between three vineyards, stopping off for samples on the way.
PARC DE L'INDÉPENDANCE
Near the castle and, most of all, Lake Geneva, the Parc de l’Indépendance in Morges is the perfect place for a peaceful stroll. In the spring, it is adorned with over 100,000 flowers for the Tulip Festival, a unique event in Switzerland.
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Parc de l'Indépendance
PARC DE L'INDÉPENDANCE
Near the castle and, most of all, Lake Geneva, the Parc de l’Indépendance in Morges is the perfect place for a peaceful stroll. In the spring, it is adorned with over 100,000 flowers for the Tulip Festival, a unique event in Switzerland.
Beach St Sulpice
9 Chem. du LaviauBeautiful beach near by; relaxing with a good book to read
AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium Lausanne
144 Rte de BerneMontreux Jazz Festival
5 Av. Claude-NobsChristmas Market in Montreux
24 Grand' RueFood scene
Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville de Crissier
1 Rue d'YverdonMichelin! Expensive:)
Brasserie Montbenon
3 All. Ernest-AnsermetFine dining
Supermarket
Migros Supermarkt
63 Av. d'EchallensDenner Discount
Coop Supermarché Ecublens
Supermarché Migros - Ecublens - Croset
Drink and food
The Great Escape
18 Rue MadeleineNice bar; good burger
D! Club
1 Place CentraleMusic dance and fun
Étoile Blanche
1 Av. du Tribunal-FédéralLe Café Vaudois
A cafe and restaurant a few steps away from our house
Auberge communale La Winstub
Holy Cow! Gourmet Burger Co. LAUSANNE EPFL
Gina Ristorante
City advice
Getting around
Travel to and from Lausanne
The M1 metro station is 700 meters from our house