Canton of Vaud Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Canton of Vaud
Photo provided by Christophe Racat/Diableretes Tourism
Photo provided by Guillaume Megevand/Diableretes Tourism
Chateau de Chillon which includes mountains, a lake or waterhole and a castle
Canton of Vaud

Popular cities in Canton of Vaud

Lausanne showing street scenes
Lausanne
Known for Lakes, Dining and Shopping
Switzerland’s fourth-largest city has a historic medieval center, a picturesque waterfront, diverse art collections and a museum that illustrates why this is the Olympic Capital.

Reasons to visit

  • Ouchy Port
  • Olympic Museum
  • AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium
Les Diablerets featuring a suspension bridge or treetop walkway
Ormont-Dessus
Known for Skiing, Mountains and Glaciers

Reasons to visit

  • Les Diablerets Ski Resort
  • Jorasse
Montreux
Montreux
Known for Lakes, Shopping and Castle
Palm trees, snowcapped mountains and the majestic Lake Geneva all come together in this charming city, often identified as the jewel of the Swiss Riviera.

Reasons to visit

  • Freddie Mercury Statue