Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Caroline Bishop

A local’s guide to Lausanne, Switzerland: cafes and beaches on Lake Geneva

La terrasse des grandes roches
La Terrasse des Grandes Roches: a product of Lausanne’s jumbled layout and a great space to hang out. Illustration: Hennie Haworth/The Guardian

Food

Lausanne’s restaurant scene has changed enormously in the decade I’ve lived here and there’s now plenty of variety, but Café de l’Eveché near the cathedral is an old favourite for classic Swiss dishes including fondue, rösti and filets de perche. The draw in summer is its shaded garden, a cool outdoor spot on a hot day.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.