Ouchy (pronounced as Oo-shee, not Ouch-y!) is where I consider the most beautiful area in Lausanne. Walking along the waterfront, you have the vast Lake Léman right before your eyes, with neatly-lined white boats, cute swans/ducks swimming by the lakeshore, and the French Alps glistening in the distance. When I was living in Lausanne, I loved coming here for morning jogs: It feels so invigorating to run alongside the steely blue waters and enjoy the crisp morning air. Other times, it’s nice to simply just sit on the grass with some friends, laze around and just watch the world go by.

During the warmer seasons, the place gets even more action-packed, with barbecues, locals doing water-sports like paddle-boarding and rowdy kids thronging through carnivals.

To get to Ouchy, take the Metro M2 line to the end stop: Ouchy-Olympique. This is also where you alight to visit the Olympic Musuem.

While you are here, don't miss out on getting some yummy icecream at Glaces Veneta Ouchy. Lacustre is also another great spot to hang out over a couple of drinks while enjoying sunset views over the lake!