European Conference Intelligence – 35 Years Behind the Scenes of European Events
Lausanne is compact, rewarding and steep, which makes planning essential when your free time is limited. Drawing on years of working at conferences and events in the city, this guide helps business travellers, delegates and short-stay visitors make choices about what to see, where to eat and how to get around. From Ouchy and La Cité to the metro, museums and lakeside walks, it offers practical advice for experiencing more of Lausanne without turning a work trip into a race.
Coming soon: a practical guide to Lausanne’s neighbourhoods, written for visitors who want to understand the city beyond its main sights. We’ll explore La Cité, Le Flon, Ouchy, Sous-Gare, the university quarter, Chailly and Sauvabelin, with advice on atmosphere, timing, transport, food and realistic routes. The article will help conference delegates and short-stay travellers choose the right quartier for a free evening, half-day or extra day, while avoiding unnecessary hills, rushed plans and generic recommendations that waste precious limited time.
Coming soon: a practical guide to eating well in Lausanne, from early-morning bakeries and traditional fondue restaurants to market stalls, affordable university lunches and artisan chocolate shops. Written with conference delegates and short-stay visitors in mind, the article will focus on where to go, what to order, when to arrive and how to avoid wasted time or disappointing choices. It will also cover useful French phrases, dietary needs, local etiquette and reliable options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and edible gifts between busy event commitments.
