Culture

ALWAYS AIMING HIGHER, TOGETHER

Excellence is not a destination—it’s a journey we embark on each day with passion and high standards. This mindset drives us at the SwissTech Convention…

11th International Athletes’ Forum at the SwissTech Convention Center: Towards the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Beyond

Connecting on a Global Athlete Level: Highlights from the 11th International Athletes’ Forum For two days, Lausanne was at the heart of global sports discussions…

The SwissTech Convention Center is proud to announce that it has joined the Swisstainable program of Switzerland Tourism and is ranked as Level II – engaged.

The Swisstainable sustainability program brings together establishments and organizations from across the Swiss tourism sector. With our involvement, we commit ourselves to the ongoing sustainable…

Sharing of knowledge

The SwissTech Convention Center is fortunate to host each year great names, women and men who have advanced their fields and give exciting lectures. We…

SwissTech Village

The EPFL shopping area is called the SwissTech Village. This commercial area includes grocery stores, a bakery, a polyclinic, a dental clinic, a hairdresser, a…

Lausanne: the Swiss city between a magnificent lake, splendid vineyards and iconic mountains

Surrounded by the Geneva lake, vineyards and mountains, Lausanne attracts and seduces its visitors. The Latin charm of the city is undeniable. In fact, it was named the best small town in the world in the very first "Small Cities Index" by the British magazine Monocle.

Delivering a successful and safe event during Covid-19

How to organize an event during Covid-19? Last August, the SwissTech Convention Center took up this challenge and welcomed 600 participants for an exceptional congress. Then we repeated this experience several times and learned best practices on the subject. We decided to share them with you in a 100% virtual event; the first SwissTech Convention Center webinar entitled "Delivering a successful and safe event during Covid-19".

Lavaux

With its typical villages, sunny vineyards and inimitable landscapes, the Lavaux region is one of the most beautiful in the canton of Vaud. With its 900 hectares of vines, Lavaux is a paradise for good wine lovers. Many small paths crisscross the heart of vineyards with breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. On these 10,000 terraces, you will easily find the path that suits your pace and the time you have available. It's a great way to discover one of the most beautiful Swiss landscapes. Remember to equip yourself with good shoes and keep in mind that the walk can be steep. You have the opportunity to get to the top of the terraces by car and walk down. You can also choose to ride with the Lavaux Express or the Lavaux Panoramic. Depending on the season and the number of people, it might be necessary to call and book. Please be aware that vans or buses with 50 seats are too big for the streets of some of the surrounding villages.

CGN

Altogether, the CGN owns nineteen boats. The most spectacular ones are the eight “Belle Epoque” boats, including five steamboats built between 1904 and 1927. They constitute the most important and elegant paddlewheel fleet in the world. In addition to those historical monuments, the CGN has five modern boats, four small boats and two speedboats without catering

The Olympic Museum

The Olympic Museum is a quintessential activity for visitors to Lausanne, the Olympic capital of the world and headquarter of the IOC since a century. It stands out firstly thanks to its ideal location, on the shore of Lake Geneva, in a beautiful frame with its 8000-sqm park and second thanks to the modernity of the building and of the equipment. Composed of one permanent exhibition and one temporary one, the museum is not just a presentation of the Olympic Games but tackles broader themes and offers many interactive activities.