Lausanne is the fourth-largest city of Switzerland, and is located on a hillside facing Lake Geneva. It is labeled as the “Olympic Capital” as it hosts the International Olympic Committee.

It is about 62 kilometers away from Geneva, and it takes around 50 minutes get there by train. Agricultural land surrounds most of the route.

The streets in Lausanne are very steep, with an elevation gain of about 80 meters per kilometer.

Shoreside along Lake Geneva is filled with ferries and sailing boats, and also houses the Olympic Museum.

On the opposite side of the city lies the Lausanne Cathedral, which was consecrated in 1275.

It also provides a good vantage point for viewing the city.