One-day itinerary · Suisse romande · Suisse
What to see in one day in Lausanne: 5 churches not to miss
Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Lausanne in a single day.
1.8 km on foot · about 3 h with visits
Stop 1
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Lausanne
Cathedral
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 2 · 0.3 km from the previous stop
Église Saint-Laurent
Church · Lausanne
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 3 · 0.2 km from the previous stop
Basilique Notre-Dame
Sanctuary · Lausanne
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 4 · 0.5 km from the previous stop
Église Saint-François
Church · 13ᵉ siècle
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 5 · 0.8 km from the previous stop
Église du Saint-Rédempteur
Church · Lausanne · 20ᵉ siècle
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guide
Tips for the day
- Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
- Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
- Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.
Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.