Lausanne: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Lausanne is the capital and largest city of the Swiss French-speaking canton of Vaud, in Switzerland.

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Now in the cityLausanne+16°CClear night · sunrise 07:16 AMupdated 02:28 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Exchange rateCHF 0.82per 1 $CHF — the local currencyas of Sep 17, 2026

Worth a day trip

Lyon≈ 3 hr 20 min · 1,154 hosts Milan≈ 3 hr 25 min · 1,139 hosts Nice≈ 3 hr 35 min · 309 hosts Paris≈ 3 hr 45 min · 5,030 hosts Munich≈ 3 hr 45 min · 1,823 hosts Frankfurt am Main≈ 3 hr 45 min

Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.

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Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Switzerland. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Switzerland. If you decide to travel to Switzerland: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Lausanne: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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