One of my favourite stops along Lake Geneva in the western corner of Switzerland is the lovely city of Lausanne. The city literally runs along uphill away from the train station and lake, offering great views of the surrounding area (and burning off lots of calories in the process).

The best museum in town is the Musée de l’Elysée. It is one of the world’s premier photography museums, believe it or not, and they are doing a lot to embrace digital media and integrate it within their exhibitions at the museum. Other fantastic museums include the Collection de l’Art Brut and the Palais de Rumine (which is actually 5 museums in 1).

After the museum, the best way to spend the day is by exploring the Old Town. This is part of town just above the railway station, and it is one of the larger medieval centres compared to other Swiss towns. You can spend hours wandering the cobblestone streets and roaming stairways.

The Old Town connects to the Flon, which is the nightlife area of town. Together these form an area with a very rich bohemian feel.

Lausanne is perfect for a day trip from Geneva; trains are frequent (but expensive!) and take roughly an hour each direction.

Image Courtesy of Daniel Sparing