Three tips for events and seminars in Lausanne

SPECIAL LOCATION Julia Garrigues, Market Manager at Lausanne Tourisme & Convention Bureau, gives tips for a location, activity and something special in the region. Lausanne

The capital of the canton of Vaud has some event gems to offer.In the heart of Europe and only 40 minutes from the nearest international airport, Lausanne, the capital of the canton of Vaud, is flourishing: Economy, urban development, transport and mobility are sectors that are experiencing excellent development. Lausanne is the fourth largest city in Switzerland and enjoys a special position due to its status as an Olympic city. The city places particular emphasis on sustainable urban development as well as education and culture. It is a popular vacation destination and also attracts numerous international companies. Multinational companies in particular like to relocate their headquarters to Lausanne. The city offers a high quality of life and is very attractive as a business location - its advantages are almost unbeatable.The Olympic Museum

The Olympic Museum is also suitable for seminars with up to 200 people.This famous museum, unique in the world, has more than 200,000 visitors every year. Located in a beautiful park above Lake Geneva, it has an auditorium with state-of-the-art AV technology and 175 seats, 1 meeting room, reception rooms with panoramic views and a restaurant. The premises can host conferences and seminars for up to 200 people, receptions for up to 600 people and gala dinners for up to 300 people, with customized services such as VIP reception, torches and red carpet on the forecourt. Experience " The Olympic Experience ".Lavaux

Lausanne is also known for its vineyards. Lavaux, wine region in the canton of Vaud is known for its terraced vineyards on the shores of Lake Geneva. Since June 28, 2007, the Lavaux vineyards are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lavaux welcomes its visitors with great warmth and invites them to discover the idyllic vineyards on hiking trails or by mini train. Along the way, numerous wine cellars await the hiker, the family or the tour group for tasting the local wines, which are also becoming increasingly popular on an international level. Of course, for the wine lover with a thirst for knowledge, there is the possibility of a visit to a wine cellar, where he will be initiated into the secrets of winemaking and grape harvesting.Foxtrail LausanneThe fox has laid its tracks. Secret messages, hidden clues and many tricky and technically amazing tasks lead the way from post to post. You are on your own in the area, never knowing what to expect next - even experts of the region will discover many new things. On the Foxtrail through city and countryside you are on foot and by different means of transport. The trails last 2.5 or 4 hours. Good shoes and a cell phone per group for a call to the hotline are sufficient. Prices depending on age and trail length.