Free things to do in Lausanne
26 places in Lausanne you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free museums & galleries in Lausanne
- SAPA Foundation4 Avenue VillamontTue–Thu 10:00-16:00
- Maison Buttin-de-Loës2 Sentier des Vinches
- MUDAC17 Place de la GareThu 10:00-20:00
- Musée BoloStation 14 EPFL – Bâtiment INFMon–Fri 08:00-19:00
- Musée cantonal d'archéologie et d'histoireTue–Sun 10:00-17:00 · closed Mon
- Musée cantonal de géologieTue–Thu 11:00-18:00 · Fri–Sun 11:00-17:00
- Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts16 Place de la GareThu 10:00-20:00
- Musée cantonal de zoologieTue–Thu 11:00-18:00 · Fri–Sun 11:00-17:00
- Shoe MuseumRue du Rôtillon
- Musée monétaire cantonalTue–Thu 11:00-18:00 · Fri–Sun 11:00-17:00
- Palais de Rumine6 Place de la RiponneMon–Fri 07:00-22:00 · Sat 07:00-17:00 · Sun 10:00-17:00
Free landmarks & monuments in Lausanne
- Alignement mégalithique de Lutry
- Major Davel
- Menhir en mémoire du Major Davel
- Morges - Les Roseaux
- Morges - Stations de Morges
- Roman Ruins of Lousonna
- Tour Bertholod
- Villa romaine de Pully
Free parks & viewpoints in Lausanne
- Esplanade de Montbenon
- Jardin Botanique de Lausanne
- Parc de Milan
- Parc de Mon-Repos
- Parc du Denantou
- Promenade Jean-Jacques MercierOpen 24/7
- Sauvabelin tower
When museums in Switzerland open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Lausanne
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Lausanne, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked