Lausanne Travel and Things to Do Guide
Welcome to Cvent's MICE Guide to Lausanne - a city guide for MICE professionals. The fourth-largest city in Switzerland and the capital city of the canton of Vaud, Lausanne shines with four beacons of excellence, including education and research, sport, culture, and sustainable development. Known as the Olympic Capital – the only title of its kind in the world – Lausanne is home to the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), as well as internationally renowned institutions of higher education, centers of medical research and many multi-national corporations. An ideal destination for international conferences, medical conventions, and business meetings, Lausanne also features a wide variety of after-meeting attractions and team building activities, as well as many accommodation options. What's more, Lausanne is a strong regional transport hub, and all Lausanne hotel guests are given a free Transport Card, which allows for free bus, metro, and rail transportation while staying in Lausanne.
Located along the Lake Geneva shoreline, and at the geographical center of Europe, Lausanne is surrounded by vineyards, rolling countryside, scenic forests, and spectacular views of the Alps. Lausanne is connected to Geneva International Airport by direct train and sits about a 40-minute drive from the airport.
Lausanne's reputation as an attractive business location with extensive transportation links and proximity to industry and vocational colleges has brought with it the construction of several convention and meeting venues.
Located along the Lake Geneva shoreline, and at the geographical center of Europe, Lausanne is surrounded by vineyards, rolling countryside, scenic forests, and spectacular views of the Alps. Lausanne is connected to Geneva International Airport by direct train and sits about a 40-minute drive from the airport.
Lausanne's reputation as an attractive business location with extensive transportation links and proximity to industry and vocational colleges has brought with it the construction of several convention and meeting venues.
Weather and Seasonality
Lausanne boasts a largely mild climate, thanks to its proximity to Lake Geneva. Lausanne sees an average of 123 days of rain or snow per year, with an average 45 inches of precipitation evenly spread throughout the year and an average of 17 inches of snow, with most falling in January and February. July temperatures average a high of 76°F and a low of 15°C, while January temperatures average a high of 3.3°C and a low of -0.6°C. Spring and fall months usually range from average highs in the mid to high 50s and lows in the mid to low 40s.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°/0° | Low |
| February | 5°/1° | Low |
| March | 9°/3° | Low |
| April | 13°/6° | Medium |
| May | 17°/9° | High |
| June | 21°/13° | High |
| July | 24°/15° | Medium |
| August | 23°/15° | Medium |
| September | 20°/12° | High |
| October | 14°/8° | Medium |
| November | 8°/4° | Medium |
| December | 4°/1° | Low |