The French-speaking city of Lausanne is the capital of the canton of Vaud and sits on Lake Geneva. The city is home to the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee and it is officially accepted as the Olympic Capital. Hiring a car in Lausanne allows you to explore the city and beyond, taking in sights such as the Olympic museum, Lake Geneva and the Sauvabelin Forest. From Sauvabelin tower you can take in panoramic views of the whole city, the lake and the surrounding mountains.
Discover everything about the Olympic Games by spending the day at the Olympic Museum. It covers three floors and is located in picturesque grounds overlooking the banks of Lake Geneva. There are various sports installations to test your skills on, relive great Olympic moments, and discover the origins of the games.
Hire a car from Lausanne and visit nearby Morges Castle, which is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. Here you will find four museums: The Vaud Military Museum, The Swiss Museum of Historical Tin Figurines, The Museum of Artillery and The Museum of the Lake Geneva Region Police.
