lausanne city info 

Lausanne is situated in western Switzerland on Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) with a fantastic view of the Alps (mountains) and local vineyards. This medieval city is an important resort location full of small alleys, shops, cafés, restaurants and excellent chocolate!

Switzerland's independence and neutrality have long been honored by the major European powers. Switzerland's role in the United Nations (UN) and international organizations has strengthened its ties with its neighbours but has not compromised its strong commitment to neutrality. 

lausanne city

Statistics

Region:            Lake Geneva Region 

Canton (State): Vaud (VD)

Altitude:           447 m

Population:       114'889.

Economy:         light industry, tourism, precision engineering and a leading financial centre.

Lausanne is the capital of the Vaud Canton and a 45 minute drive from the city of Geneva. Lausanne was a settlement from ancient times, later becoming a Roman military camp. It was a Roman Catholic bishopric from the late 6th century to 1663.  It has an outstanding 13th-century Cathedral of Notre Dame and the University of Lausanne, founded as a seminary in 1537, was made into a university in 1891.

You can find an interactive city map of Lausanne on map.search.ch.

olympic museum

Lausanne is the world centre for sporting institutions. The presence of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne has encouraged many sports federations to set up their headquarters in the capital of the Vaud region.

ouchy - lake of geneva

For most people, Lake Geneva is a place for sport, leisure and excursions. The boats of the Compagnie Générale de Navigation (CGN – public transportion) call regularly at Ouchy. They will take you to Morges or Montreux, Versoix or Vevey. You can also visit Geneva, Rolle, Nyon and Evian, as well as many other ports in Switzerland and France.

around lausanne

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For directions to the ywam lausanne base click here or download the PDF road map.

church history and cathedral

The cathedral was restored in the 17th and 19th centuries, notably under the supervision of the famous French architect E.E. Viollet-le-Duc. It is a place of prayer, worship and contemplation. The churches in Switzerland were stirred up in the reformation through the colourful characters of Zwingli and Farel, followed later by John Calvin. The Swiss Reformation came later than the German Reformation under Luther, but it was just as radical. This religious renewal movement impacted government and society dramatically.

Today, there is still radical change occurring in the Swiss churches of all denominations. They are expressing their unity in many joint ventures and, in particular, as they unite to host the many Alphalive groups. This dynamic new way of introducing people of all ages to Jesus was started in Holy Trinity Church Brompton London. It is exciting to see the strength of this unity. It has been incredibly successful in its modern approach, using hospitality and friendship as its base.

train station

The train station is an ideal pick-up and drop-off point for staff and students. It provides direct access to the Geneva airport via a beautiful 40 minute ride through the Swiss countryside.

saturday markets

The proximity of the countryside, vineyards and the lake, is expressed in the variety of products found in the open-air markets. In the summer, a Sunday market is set up in Ouchy. There is a flea market in the Place Chauderon, a craft market in the Place de la Palud, while flowers and honey are found in Saint Louis and the Derrière-Bourg respectively.

switzerland general info

Location: Central Europe

Population: 7,450,867 (July 2004 est.)

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