What to do in Canton of Vaud

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A calm lake with rocky shores and mountains in the background.

Activities

Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine

Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine

AU$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine
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Fribourg: Urban Golf Experience to Discover the City

AU$22
per adult
Fribourg: Urban Golf Experience to Discover the City
Geneva: Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen

Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva

AU$213
per adult
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Geneva
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Horizon Lounge at Geneva Airport (GVA)

AU$54
per traveller
Horizon Lounge at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride

Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour (3h)

AU$177
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour (3h)
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Taste my Fribourg Self-Guided Food Tour

AU$142
per adult
Taste my Fribourg Self-Guided Food Tour
Jet d’Eau de Genève guided tour of the city icon

Jet d’Eau de Genève guided tour of the city icon

AU$9
per adult
Jet d’Eau de Genève guided tour of the city icon
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Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour

AU$80
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Geneva City Center & Old Town Tour
Picture 9 for Activity Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour

Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour

AU$83
per traveller
Luxury Private Concierge - French Alps Driving Tour
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Annecy, Venice of the Alps from Geneva

Annecy, Venice of the Alps from Geneva

Activity duration is 4 hours and 45 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 64 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$132 per adult
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Luxury Private Concierge - Annecy Bespoke Experience

Luxury Private Concierge - Annecy Bespoke Experience

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$81 per traveller*
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Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine

Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.0 out of 10 with 132 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$51 per adult
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Grenoble: First flight in paragliding.

Grenoble: First flight in paragliding.

Activity duration is 1 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$130 per adult
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Geneva or Le Noirmont: Suisse Watchmaking Workshop

Geneva or Le Noirmont: Suisse Watchmaking Workshop

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$615 per adult
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What to do in Canton of Vaud

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Chateau de Chillon

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On a rocky outcrop where Lake Geneva meets the Swiss Alps stands this fascinating medieval castle on a small island.
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Find the best Canton of Vaud areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Lausanne Center

Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Hôtel de Ville and Lausanne Historical Museum while in the area.

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Montreux City Centre

Montreux City Centre is known for its panoramic lake views, and with sights like Place du Marche and Freddie Mercury Statue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Montreux.

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Ouchy

If you're spending time in Ouchy, you might enjoy attractions like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fantastic lake views before hopping on the metro at Ouchy-Olympique Station to see more of the city.

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Montriond-Cour

If you're spending some time in Montriond-Cour, Theatre de Vidy and Jardin Botanique Lausanne are top sights worth seeing.

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Montchoisi

While visiting Montchoisi, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Museum and Musée de l’Elysée.

 

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Day trip destinations from Canton of Vaud

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Chexbres

A historic building with a tower and red-tiled roofs.

Lausanne

A lakeside town with rocky shores, people by the water, and buildings on a hillside.

Montreux

A historic building labeled "MAISON VICTOR" on a cobblestone street with bicycles parked in front and outdoor seating in the background.

Morges

A lakeside terrace with a white umbrella, people sitting, and mountains in the background.

Vevey

A bicycle parked by a metal railing overlooking a body of water, with a stone building and trees in the background.

Rolle

A vineyard with rows of grapevines, houses, and a winding road.

Cully

A snow-covered mountain range with a town nestled at the base.

Gryon