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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Switzerland  /  Canton of Vaud

Canton of Vaud

4.3
Specialty Museums · Castles · Monuments
The sophisticated Canton Vaud sits poised above majestic lakes and suspended across the Jura Mountains and Vaudoise Alps. Immaculate glacier skiing and fine dining are among the many things to do in this region. Lush pastures and sprawling green vineyards featured on the World Heritage List line the valleys dotted with hospitable mountain villages. The cities, on the other hand, offer extensive cultural life, world-class restaurants, and shopping. The capital city of Lausanne is home to the International Olympic Committee. Tourist attractions range from igloo adventures to hot-air balloon rides. Plan your visit to Canton of Vaud and other destinations in Switzerland using our Switzerland day trip planner.
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    Top Canton of Vaud tours

    FROM $275 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Gruyères Tour Including Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Montreux
    5.0
    Duration: 6 to 7 hours
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    FROM $200 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lavaux Panoramic Wine Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Riviera Col du Pillon & Glacier 3000: High Level Experience in the Swiss Alps
    5.0
    Duration: 12 hours
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    Places to visit in Canton of Vaud

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    Regions of Canton of Vaud

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    Popular things to do in Canton of Vaud

    Chateau de Chillon ©
    Castle
    Chateau de Chillon
    Veytaux
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cathedrale de Lausanne ©
    Religious Site
    Cathedrale de Lausanne
    Lausanne
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Chaplin's World ©
    Children’s Museum
    Chaplin's World
    Corsier-sur-Vevey
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Freddie Mercury Statue ©
    Monument
    Freddie Mercury Statue
    Montreux
    4.4
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Museums in Canton of Vaud

    The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique) ©
    Specialty Museum
    The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique)
    Lausanne
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Queen Studio Experience ©
    Specialty Museum
    Queen Studio Experience
    Montreux
    4.7
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Collection de l'Art Brut ©
    Art Museum
    Collection de l'Art Brut
    Lausanne
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Alimentarium ©
    Specialty Museum
    Alimentarium
    Vevey
    3.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Canton of Vaud

    Swiss Riviera Wine Tours ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Swiss Riviera Wine Tours
    Montreux
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tristan Carbonatto Chocolatier ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Tristan Carbonatto Chocolatier
    Bougy-Villars
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Rolex Learning Center EPFL ©
    Landmark
    Rolex Learning Center EPFL
    Lausanne
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Nest ©
    Specialty Museum
    Nest
    Vevey
    3.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Canton of Vaud

    Esplanade de Montbenon ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Esplanade de Montbenon
    Lausanne
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Eglise de Saint-Sulpice ©
    Religious Site
    Eglise de Saint-Sulpice
    Saint Sulpice
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Eglise Romane de Rougemont ©
    Church
    Eglise Romane de Rougemont
    Rougemont
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Roman Theatre
    Ruin
    Roman Theatre
    Avenches
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in Canton of Vaud

    Tropiquarium de Servion ©
    Aquarium
    Tropiquarium de Servion
    Servion
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tobogganing Park ©
    Ski Area
    Tobogganing Park
    Leysin
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium Lausanne ©
    Aquarium
    AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium Lausanne
    Lausanne
    3.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Zoo de Servion ©
    Zoo
    Zoo de Servion
    Servion
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Winter Sports in Canton of Vaud

    Glacier 3000 ©
    Cross-country Ski Area
    Glacier 3000
    Les Diablerets
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Villars Gryon Les Diablerets Bex ©
    Ski Area
    Villars Gryon Les Diablerets Bex
    Villars-sur-Ollon
    4.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Station de ski Ste-Croix - Les Rasses
    Ski Area
    Station de ski Ste-Croix - Les Rasses
    Sainte-Croix
    3.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Diablerets Tourisme
    Ski Area
    Diablerets Tourisme
    Les Diablerets
    3.9
    Duration: 8 hours

    Featured attractions

    Tropiquarium de Servion ©
    Aquarium
    Tropiquarium de Servion
    Servion
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Good Kart Indoor Sàrl ©
    Entertainment Center
    Good Kart Indoor Sàrl
    Vuiteboeuf
    3.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Les Bains de Lavey ©
    Spa
    Les Bains de Lavey
    Lavey-les-Bains
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Montreux Lakeside
    Scenic Walking Area
    Montreux Lakeside
    Montreux
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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