Biking around Lausanne



The scenic landscapes of Lausanne with Lake Geneva, vineyards and hills are best explored by biking. There is an excellent network of paths and bicycle lanes around the city. Try for example the route from Lausanne to Vevey passing through vineyards and spectacular views over the Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva. Rental bikes and maps are widely available in Lausanne.


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Facts of Lausanne

Popularity
Price level
Safety
Happiness
Suitable for family
temperatures / when to go Best months to go
May, June, July, August, September
time zone Time zone:  GMT +1
population Population  130.000
capital / biggest city Biggest city:
Lausanne
language / languages Language(s)
French, German
literacy Literacy level:   99 %

religion / religions Religions:
Roman Catholic 42%, Protestant 35%