Lausanne
Lausanne – by LT/www.diapo.ch
City Information
Lausanne is the capital of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The city is located on Lake Geneva at 46.52 latitude and 6.63 longitude, and situated at elevation 453 meters above sea level. The city is surrounded by vineyards, rolling down a trio of hillsides to the lakeshore. It has a total area of 41.37 square kilometer and a population of 435,000 in 2019.
The city is a combination of a dynamic commercial town, local holiday resorts and the city's Gothic Old Town. The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee is located in Lausanne as well as Olympic Museum and Olympic Park. Sports and culture are given a high profile in the Olympic capital.
Seasons
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Spring in Lausanne starts from March and ends in May. The weather is quite cool in this season. The lowest temperature in this season is, 2 °C, the highest temperature is 19 °C and the average temperature is 10.5 °C.
Lausanne's spring - by CT Zan
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Lausanne's summer is warm and enjoyable. Tourists are welcomed to visit the lake, parks and beaches for fun activities in this season during June to August. The lowest temperature in this season is, 13 °C, the highest temperature is 25 °C and the average temperature is 19°C.
Lausanne's beach in the summer - by Ville de Lausanne
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umn in Lausanne is during September to November. The lowest temperature in this season is 2 °C, the highest temperature is 20 °C and the average temperature is 11 °C. It is quite windy with occasional rain. People in the city are hanging out for a nice walk and a picnic to enjoy Lausanne's beautiful view and fresh air.
Lausanne's autumn - by My-Lausanne
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It starts from December and ends in February. It is cold and snowy in Lausanne's winter. Many people go to the surrounding ski resorts for winter sports. The average temperature in this season is 2.4 °C, the coldest temperature is –1 °C and the warmest is 6 °C.
Lausanne's winter - by We are Travel Girls
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All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Lausanne
| High Temp: |
25 |
°C |
| Low Temp: |
-1 |
°C |
| Mean Temp: |
11 |
°C |
| Humidity: |
76 |
% |
| Precipitation: |
79.3 |
mm |
| Annual Rainfall: |
952.0 |
mm (per year) |
| Dew Point: |
6 |
°C |
| Wind: |
7 |
km/h |
| Pressure: |
1017 |
mbar |
| Visibility: |
20 |
km |
Top Attractions
Lake of Geneva – by Lausanne Tourisme
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The Opera of Lausanne – by My-Lausanne
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Metropole Lausanne – by Luigi Martignano & Fils Sarl
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The Olympic Museum – by My-Lausanne
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Ouchy – by Two Small Potatoes
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Lausanne Cathedral – by Lausanne Tourisme
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The Vidy Theatre – by My-Lausanne
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Thai pavilion in Park Denantou in Lausanne – by Mihai-bogdan Lazar | Dreamstime.com
Sister City Agreement:
On 29th December, 2009, MR. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Daniel Brélaz, Mayor of Lausanne signed Agreement on the Establishment of Sister City Relations
Between Bangkok and Lausanne.
Leader: Mr. Grégoire Junod, Mayor of Lausanne
Website: http://www.lausanne.ch/en
Download: Accord de Fratermite
Consequences Activities after Signing on the Agreement
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Date |
Activities |
Place |
Link Photo/Video Album |
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29 December 2009 |
Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Daniel Brélaz, Mayor of Lausanne signed Agreement on the Establishment of Sister City Relations
Between Bangkok and Lausanne. |
Lausanne |
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| 2 |
1 - 7 July 2010 |
The delegation of Lausanne which consisted of a pair of university students and a staff participated in Bangkok Sister City Youth Program 2010. |
Bangkok |
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| 3 |
14 - 21 September 2010 |
A group of fourteen representatives of Lausanne participated in Bangkok Sister City Week. |
Bangkok |
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As of May 2021
