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Waterfront · Lausanne, Vaud
Ouchy
Lausanne's old harbour on the shores of the Léman, with tree‑lined quays, the Château d'Ouchy, the CGN boat terminal and the final stop of the m2 metro, which rises up to the centre.
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About Ouchy
Ouchy was a lakeside village and the port of Lausanne. Today it is the lakeside neighborhood, 372 m above sea level, with tree-lined quays, gardens and views of the French Alps on the far side of the lake.
In the middle of the waterfront stands the Château d'Ouchy, a hotel built on the site of a medieval castle, next to the square where CGN boats dock. On Sundays a market occupies the area near the metro station, and an old carousel operates by the quays.
To the east, the lakeside walk takes about ten minutes to the Musée Olympique and its park. To the west the quays continue toward Vidy, where the headquarters of the Comité Olímpico Internacional is located.
Ouchy is connected to the center by the metro m2, which replaced the funicular opened in 1877. The line, automatic and on rubber tires, is 5.95 km long with 14 stations, and rises 338 m between Ouchy-Olympique and Croisettes, with gradients of up to 12% in some sections. The trip to the train station takes only a few minutes.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two hours for a stroll along the lakeside.
Best time
In the late afternoon, when the sun sets over the lake. On Sundays during the European summer the waterfront is lively.
How to get there
Take the metro m2 to the terminal station Ouchy-Olympique, a few minutes from the train station. On foot, the walk down from the centre takes about 25 minutes.
Tip
Get off at the metro and return on foot along the waterfront to the Musée Olympique. To return to the center, prefer the metro: the walk uphill is long.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ouchy
How to get from central Lausanne to Ouchy?
By metro line m2, alighting at Ouchy-Olympique station, in a few minutes.
What is there to do in Ouchy?
Walk along the quays, board CGN boats and visit the Musée Olympique, a ten-minute walk away.
Is the Lausanne metro steep?
Yes. Line m2 rises 338 m between the lake and Croisettes, with sections of up to 12% incline.