Don’t miss
Béjart Ballet Performances by one of the world’s foremost ballet companies, established in 1987 by Maurice Béjart. Chemin du
Presbytère 12, Lausanne, 00 41 21 641 64 64, bejart.ch
Chaplin’s World Walk in the footsteps of Charlie Chaplin, discovering the comic actor’s forgotten films at this museum, which is surrounded by parkland, just east of Lausanne. Route de Fenil 2, chaplinsworld.com Chillon Castle Step back in time at this medieval fortress which has crouched on its rocky Lac Léman islet since the Bronze Age. Vaulted, gothic-style underground rooms, a frescoed chapel, exhibitions and slake views are all highlights. Avenue de Chillon 21, Veytaux, chillon.ch
Glacier 3000 Catch the cable car (£56pp for a daily pass) to the canton’s highest peak for skiing in winter and hiking in summer and incredible views, year-round. Restaurant Botta serves modern takes on mountain mainstays. Route du Pillon 253, Les Diablerets, glacier3000.ch La Maison des Terroirs This excellent tourism resource in Grandson, in the Yverdon-les-Bains region, is well worth a visit. With locally produced wine as its focus, the centre not only offers information about places to visit but also has local products for visitors to sample, including wines, truffles, cheeses and meats. Also check out its programme of events and talks. Rue Haute 13, Grandson, 00 41 24 445 60 60, terroirs-region-grandson.ch
La Nébuleuse Lausanne bar with a lovely rooftop patio beside the microbrewery, this is where to come to sample the full range of annuals and Mayflies on tap or in bottle. Green Splash ale is a refreshing pick. Chemin du Closel 5, Renens, 00 41 21 635 01 95, lanebuleuse.ch Plateforme 10 The first museum here, in Lausanne’s new cultural district close to the station, opened in October 2019, with the Cantonal Fine Arts Museum moving from the Palais de Rumine. It will be followed in autumn 2021 by photography and design museums. plateforme10.ch Ta Cave Crowd-funded Lausanne wine bar south of the station serving changing regional and national wines and beers with charcuterie and cheese. Rue du Simplon 35, 00 41 21 525 77 07, tacave.ch
Taste My Swiss City Self-guided tours that take the guesswork out of where to eat. Each stop on your itinerary serves snack-sized portions of local specialities, meaning that, by the end of you tour, you’ll have enjoyed the equivalent of a tasting menu of the city’s finest. Available in cities across Switzerland. myswitzerland.com
The GoldenPass All aboard this belle époque-era train to Montreux via Château-d’Oex. The picturesque route passes wildflower meadows and glassy mountain lakes along the way. From £7pp. goldenpassline.ch