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Explore Lausanne at your own pace with a self-guided scavenger hunt through Ouchy and the city’s lakeside slopes. Use the Explorial app to solve clues, reach local landmarks, and learn Olympic and medieval history on a 1–2 hour walk.
Explore Lausanne at your own pace with a self-guided scavenger hunt through Ouchy and the city’s lakeside slopes. Use the Explorial app to solve clues, reach local landmarks, and learn Olympic and medieval history on a 1–2 hour walk.
You step off the metro into Ouchy and the lake breathes against the quay, cool and insistent, daring you to walk. The promenade leads uphill into a city that shifts from waterfront plazas to steeper, church-stepped streets; every turn in Lausanne feels like a new chapter.\n\nThis self-guided scavenger hunt uses the Explorial app to convert those chapters into puzzles: track down the Olympic clock, find plaques buried in façades, and answer questions that reward observation over speed. Lausanne's story — a medieval bishopric turned modern sporting capital when the International Olympic Committee made the city its home — peeks out in carved stone, civic squares, and views over the glacial bowl of Lake Geneva. The hillside here is a product of ice and time, terraces holding vineyards and neighborhoods that tilt toward the water.\n\nCulturally, Lausanne is French-speaking, compact, and café-forward; local life moves between markets, museum gardens, and commuter trams. Practicalities are simple: buy the ticket to receive an access code, download the Explorial app, and start at the Ouchy promenade. Expect 1–2 hours of walking with short bursts of stairs and cobbled lanes; the route is flexible so you can pause for a coffee, a photo task, or the sweeping lake view.\n\nBring a charged phone, wear grippy shoes for steps and cobbles, and plan for signal in narrow lanes. Go early for softer light and fewer crowds, and treat the game as a way to slow down — the city will reveal itself if you follow the clues.
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Operated by Explorial · Lausanne, Canton of Vaud
You step off the metro into Ouchy and the lake breathes against the quay, cool and insistent, daring you to walk. The promenade leads uphill into a city that shifts from waterfront plazas to steeper, church-stepped streets; every turn in Lausanne feels like a new chapter.\n\nThis self-guided scavenger hunt uses the Explorial app to convert those chapters into puzzles: track down the Olympic clock, find plaques buried in façades, and answer questions that reward observation over speed. Lausanne's story — a medieval bishopric turned modern sporting capital when the International Olympic Committee made the city its home — peeks out in carved stone, civic squares, and views over the glacial bowl of Lake Geneva. The hillside here is a product of ice and time, terraces holding vineyards and neighborhoods that tilt toward the water.\n\nCulturally, Lausanne is French-speaking, compact, and café-forward; local life moves between markets, museum gardens, and commuter trams. Practicalities are simple: buy the ticket to receive an access code, download the Explorial app, and start at the Ouchy promenade. Expect 1–2 hours of walking with short bursts of stairs and cobbled lanes; the route is flexible so you can pause for a coffee, a photo task, or the sweeping lake view.\n\nBring a charged phone, wear grippy shoes for steps and cobbles, and plan for signal in narrow lanes. Go early for softer light and fewer crowds, and treat the game as a way to slow down — the city will reveal itself if you follow the clues.
easy.
1–2 hours.
Suitable for most people who can walk 2–4 miles; involves short stair sections but no sustained climbs
The recommended start is Ouchy promenade (Ouchy–Olympique metro); the tour is self-paced and loops through nearby sights, so you can finish where you like.
The experience is offered in English and French via the Explorial app; clues and prompts will appear in the selected language.
Parts of Ouchy are flat and accessible, but narrow cobbled streets and steps in the old town may limit full accessibility—check routes on the app before starting.
Most groups finish in 1–2 hours, but because it’s self-guided you can take breaks and extend the outing as you like.
Lausanne developed from a Roman-era settlement into a medieval bishopric; its modern identity includes hosting the International Olympic Committee since 1915, which shaped civic landmarks.
Lake Geneva benefits from strict water-quality initiatives; keep to paths, avoid littering, and favor public transit to reduce local impact.
Explorial operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the metro into Ouchy and the lake breathes against the quay, cool and insistent, daring you to walk. The promenade leads uphill into a city that shifts from waterfront plazas to steeper, church-stepped streets; every turn in Lausanne feels like a new chapter.\n\nThis self-guided scavenger hunt uses the Explorial app to convert those chapters into puzzles: track down the Olympic clock, find plaques buried in façades, and answer questions that reward observation over speed. Lausanne's story — a medieval bishopric turned modern sporting capital when the International Olympic Committee made the city its home — peeks out in carved stone, civic squares, and views over the glacial bowl of Lake Geneva. The hillside here is a product of ice and time, terraces holding vineyards and neighborhoods that tilt toward the water.\n\nCulturally, Lausanne is French-speaking, compact, and café-forward; local life moves between markets, museum gardens, and commuter trams. Practicalities are simple: buy the ticket to receive an access code, download the Explorial app, and start at the Ouchy promenade. Expect 1–2 hours of walking with short bursts of stairs and cobbled lanes; the route is flexible so you can pause for a coffee, a photo task, or the sweeping lake view.\n\nBring a charged phone, wear grippy shoes for steps and cobbles, and plan for signal in narrow lanes. Go early for softer light and fewer crowds, and treat the game as a way to slow down — the city will reveal itself if you follow the clues.
You step off the metro into Ouchy and the lake breathes against the quay, cool and insistent, daring you to walk. The promenade leads uphill into a city that shifts from waterfront plazas to steeper, church-stepped streets; every turn in Lausanne feels like a new chapter.\n\nThis self-guided scavenger hunt uses the Explorial app to convert those chapters into puzzles: track down the Olympic clock, find plaques buried in façades, and answer questions that reward observation over speed. Lausanne's story — a medieval bishopric turned modern sporting capital when the International Olympic Committee made the city its home — peeks out in carved stone, civic squares, and views over the glacial bowl of Lake Geneva. The hillside here is a product of ice and time, terraces holding vineyards and neighborhoods that tilt toward the water.\n\nCulturally, Lausanne is French-speaking, compact, and café-forward; local life moves between markets, museum gardens, and commuter trams. Practicalities are simple: buy the ticket to receive an access code, download the Explorial app, and start at the Ouchy promenade. Expect 1–2 hours of walking with short bursts of stairs and cobbled lanes; the route is flexible so you can pause for a coffee, a photo task, or the sweeping lake view.\n\nBring a charged phone, wear grippy shoes for steps and cobbles, and plan for signal in narrow lanes. Go early for softer light and fewer crowds, and treat the game as a way to slow down — the city will reveal itself if you follow the clues.