Fondue in the Old Town, a club night in the Flon and a wine tasting in Lavaux the day after: here's how to plan your stag do or hen party in Lausanne, from the station down to the lake, with the best things to do.
Good to know
50 cl of draught beer usually costs CHF 8–11 in Lausanne's pubs, CHF 9–10 at Bar Giraf. Cocktails at the Lausanne Cocktail Club are CHF 14–20. Club entry is usually CHF 0–25, for example CHF 10 on club nights at Le Romandie. All guide prices.
All costs and money-saving tips ↓On Friday and Saturday nights, the night buses N1 to N6 run from St-François until about 04:45; there are none during the week. The M2 metro runs until around 00:45 at weekends. Taxi: Taxis Lausanne 0844 014 014, round the clock.
tl timetable ↗In Lausanne, bars may normally open until midnight, with an extension until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Clubs (nightclubs) have hours until 03:00 and can extend until 06:00 for a fee: Chauderon 18 and Jagger's are open until 05:00, and so is the Lausanne Cocktail Club.
In Lausanne, selling spirits and beer to take away is banned between 20:00 and 06:00; wine and cider are exempt. Smoking is banned indoors in bars and clubs. Big clubs only let you in from 18 with official ID, and at D! Club women and couples get priority when it's busy.
Lausanne speaks French, and you pay in Swiss francs. The city is the capital of the canton of Vaud and home to the IOC. Stag and hen dos are called EVG (men) and EVJF (women) here, which is also how you'll find offers.
Direct trains get you to Lausanne from Bern in 69 to 76 minutes, from Zürich HB in 2 hours 12 minutes to 2 hours 22 minutes, and from Geneva in 39 to 51 minutes. From Geneva Airport it's 49 to 56 minutes. The M2 to the Flon and Ouchy stops in front of the station.
If you stay at a partner hotel, a youth hostel or a campsite, you get the Lausanne Transport Card free: buses, metro and trains in 2nd class in the city's Mobilis zones, plus museum discounts. Around the station and the Flon you sleep close to the bars; private rentals aren't included.
Lausanne gets around 1,132 mm of rain a year (Pully station); July is the warmest month, averaging 20.5 °C, and January the coldest at 2.7 °C. The city is built on a hillside, and the M2 climbs gradients of up to 12%. Plan B: escape rooms, laser tag, bowling or a sauna by the lake.
Plan & map
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For the stag do as much as the hen do: laser tag at LaseRed right in the centre, bowling with 10 lanes in the Flon or 14 in Vidy, and paintball on 28,000 m² in Lutry.
Five rooms and a quiz room for up to 12 people at Evade on Rue de Genève, or three adventures from The Key on Avenue Vinet and Rue du Valentin.
A CGN cruise with a wine tasting on deck in season, a pedalo or electric boat at the old harbour in Ouchy, or a boat across to Évian.
A tasting at Lavaux Vinorama, a guided ride through the wine terraces, a beer tasting at the Brasserie du Château and, in winter, a sauna with a lake dip at the Bains des Rives.
Guided walks to the famous sights, a chocolate or photo tour with locals, the Olympic Museum and the Sauvabelin wooden tower with a view over the lake.
Pub on Rue de la Madeleine by the Riponne, with live sport from the Premier League and Top 14 rugby to internationals. There are craft draught beers and burgers made with Swiss beef, and the kitchen cooks until 22.30 on Fridays and Saturdays. Open until 02:00; tables by phone.
The MadHouse's roof terrace on Place de l'Europe, with cocktails and a view over the city centre, open in summer in good weather only. In winter it becomes “Le Chalet” with raclette and sharing boards, and tables can be booked. The MadHouse opens Tuesday to Saturday at 17:00.
By its own account the biggest pub in French-speaking Switzerland, more than 450 m² in the Flon opposite the MAD. 50 cl of draught beer costs CHF 8–11, the 3-litre tower CHF 40–55. Plus sport, gigs and themed nights, Fridays from 11.30 and Saturdays from 13:00 until 02:00. Tables online.
Craft beer shop and bar on Rue de la Tour, with 32 rotating taps and more than 800 beers on the shelves, including alcohol-free and gluten-free ones. You can drink on site or take away. According to Lausanne Tourisme, open Fridays and Saturdays from 16:00 to 24:00; check the hours first.
Historic brasserie on Petit-Chêne between the station and Saint-François, founded in 1881, with around 80 beers and gig nights. Open until 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, kitchen until 22.30, closed on Sundays. In summer there's a quiet first-floor terrace; tables online.
Irish pub on Place Pépinet right in the centre, with beer, cider, wine and cocktails and live sport on the screens. Open Thursday to Saturday from 11.30 to 01:00, kitchen until 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. A good meeting point before heading to the clubs in the Flon.
Pirate-themed bar in the Flon with music and rum as its speciality, from rum shooters to planter's punch. According to Lausanne Tourisme, open Fridays and Saturdays from 17:00 to 02:00. On Tuesdays from 19:00 there's open-mic karaoke with free entry. There's no proper website of its own.
Cocktail bar on Rue Pépinet with signature cocktails at CHF 14–20 and a small Asian menu with dim sum. Open Fridays from 17:00 to 05:00 and Saturdays from 19:00 to 05:00, closed on Sundays. Groups book by email, individual tables online; in summer there's a terrace when the sun's out.
Belgian beer bar on Place de la Riponne with around 60 beers, a terrace, and football and rugby on screen. On the programme are DJ nights, gigs, open mic and games nights. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 to 02:00, hot food until 23.15 on Fridays.
Rock bar since 1983 in a lane below the Cité, open Fridays and Saturdays from 20:00 to 03:00, closed on Sundays and Mondays. Entry from age 16, the smoking area from 18 only. You can pay by card. The bar posts news mainly on Instagram; the website is a holding page.
Small, often packed bar on Rue Pierre-Viret with music from the '70s, '80s and '90s and a house shot called “Madeleine”. 50 cl of draught beer costs CHF 9–10, a mojito CHF 14, a Spritz CHF 12. Music quiz on Tuesdays, plus quizzes and karaoke. Fridays and Saturdays from 20:00 to 02:00 according to Lausanne Tourisme.
Bar terrace under the arches of the Grand-Pont; the tables face Place de l'Europe and are sheltered even when it rains. For an aperitif there's beer, wine, mojitos and sharing boards. According to OpenStreetMap, open Fridays and Saturdays from 14:00 to 01.45; there's no website of its own.
Pirate-style pub on Rue Enning since 1983, with beer, sport and rock'n'roll. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 17:00 to 02:00, until 01:00 during the week. Book tables via the website, and the pub can be hired privately for birthdays and other occasions.
Sports bar in the Flon with big screens for football, ice hockey, rugby, tennis and Formula 1, and it'll show what you ask for on request. There are 12 draught beers, burgers and nachos. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 to 02:00; book tables online.
Lounge, gig hall and night bar in baroque decor over 260 m² on Place de l'Europe, winner of a Swiss Nightlife Award. According to the website, open Thursdays from 22:00 to 01:00 and Fridays and Saturdays from 21:00 to 02:00. For groups there are tailor-made drinks packages.
Seasonal terrace bar on the Grandes-Roches steps, open from April to October only, Saturdays from 11.30 to 24:00. There are craft beers, natural wines, local lemonades and organic food. Groups of up to 20 people register by email at least 24 hours in advance.
Jazz cellar with a restaurant and bar on Avenue de Mon-Repos; gigs usually start at 21:00. Entry costs CHF 25–30 per gig, and some nights are free. Book seats for each gig via the website or by phone; more for a quiet start to the evening.
Retro-chic hotel bar in the Beau-Rivage Palace in Ouchy, with signature cocktails, classics and sharing plates. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 17.30 to 01:00. There's a smart dress code; book on 021 613 33 25. Suits a quiet aperitif, not a rowdy group.
Big club in the Flon with electro, urban and themed nights on Fridays and Saturdays, doors at 23:00. Over-18s only with official ID, some nights over-25s. Some nights are free, and there are advance tickets for guest DJs. When it's busy, women and couples get priority, so book a table.
Gig hall and club at Place de l'Europe 1A, right in the Flon. On Fridays and Saturdays from 23:00 there are club nights with techno, pop and themed parties, with entry at, for example, CHF 10, on the door only. Gigs usually start at 20:00 or 21:00 and cost CHF 20–29.
Gig hall in Sévelin with a standing crowd and international bands several times a week. Tickets are sold through the box office on the website, and some nights sell out. Ages are checked at the door, so bring ID. Worth it if a gig suits your group.
Bar, dance club and gig venue on Place Chauderon, open Thursdays from 22:00 to 04:00 and Fridays and Saturdays from 22:00 to 05:00. Every second Thursday of the month there's a salsa night with a class from 20:30 to 21:30, plus comedy nights. Book by phone.
Gig club on the 2nd basement level of the Jumeaux buildings on Rue de Genève, with jazz, groove, hip hop and afterparties with DJs. Entry is CHF 0–50 depending on the gig, and jam sessions are free. Entry from age 16; doors usually open between 19:30 and 21:00.
Club on Rue Etraz playing pop rock, rock and classics from the '60s onwards instead of electro, right by the bars around Rue Enning. According to Lausanne Tourisme, open Fridays and Saturdays from 22:30 to 05:00. There's no website of its own; news goes on Facebook.
Latin club on Rue Centrale, just a few steps from Saint-François and the Flon. According to OpenStreetMap, open Thursday to Saturday from 22:30 to 05:00 and on Sundays from 20:00. There's no website of its own, so check briefly beforehand whether there's dancing on your night.
Laser tag right in the centre: 60 minutes with 2 rounds from CHF 39, 90 minutes with 3 rounds from CHF 50, 120 minutes with 4 rounds from CHF 61 per person. It gets cheaper from 10 players, and the website explicitly mentions EVG and EVJF (stag and hen) groups. Book online, pay on site.
Bowling alley in the Flon with 10 lanes, 4 pool tables, arcade games, table football and table tennis. Open Fridays from 14:00 to 02:00 and Saturdays from 13:00 to 02:00, longer if it's busy. There are aperitif deals for groups, and for 20 people or more it opens outside its normal hours on request.
Bigger bowling alley west of the centre with 14 lanes, plus pool, arcade games, table football, table tennis and a restaurant. Open Fridays from 15:30 to 24:00 and Saturdays from 13:30. There are aperitif and food packages, and for 20 people or more it opens outside its normal hours on request.
Escape game on Rue de Genève with 5 rooms for 2 to 6 players, mostly 60 minutes, Le Cannibale 75 minutes. For bigger groups there's the Rival Quiz Room for 4 to 12 people and outdoor games from Lausanne lasting 120 minutes, one with a live actor. Book online.
Escape rooms at two addresses: Finding Einstein and Illuminati's Boudoir at Avenue Vinet 25, Merlin's Secret at Rue du Valentin 30. A room for 3 to 5 players costs CHF 140 or 180 per group, for 60 minutes of play. By booking only; pay in cash on site.
Paintball site of 28,000 m² in Lutry, around 5.5 km east of the centre. Cobalt FPS costs CHF 99 per person from age 14, and as a private game you get the whole site. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 08:00 to 20:00; be there 45 minutes before the game starts. Book online.
Boat landing in Ouchy, reached on the M2 to Ouchy-Olympique. The “Dégustation sur le pont” cruise leaves at 15:05, is back at 18:30 and costs CHF 51 in 1st class with 3 glasses of regional wine. Season from the end of April to mid-October; 30% off from 10 people.
Pedalo and boat hire at the old harbour in Ouchy. A pedalo costs CHF 25 per hour per boat, an electric boat for 7 people CHF 70 per hour, the electric boat from age 18. In May and September at weekends only from 12:00, June to August daily depending on the weather.
Lakeside saunas by the Bellerive baths, with cold dips in Lake Geneva, 2 saunas for about 15 people each. Entry costs CHF 23 for 2 hours with herbal tea, towel CHF 4. Only from October to the end of March; booking is required, and you pay by card or Twint.
Wine centre in Lavaux with almost 300 wines from the region, 16 minutes on the regional train to Rivaz. Tastings cost CHF 17 for 3 Chasselas, CHF 21 for 3 reds and CHF 45 for 6 wines with cheese. Open Monday to Saturday from 10:30 to 20:00, Sundays until 19:00.
The Olympic Museum on Quai d'Ouchy, with a park and artworks right by the lake and the TOM panoramic restaurant. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00, closed on Mondays. Entry costs CHF 20, or CHF 16 with the Lausanne Transport Card; the M2 stops at Ouchy-Olympique.
Wooden tower 35 m high in the Sauvabelin woods, built mainly from Douglas fir from Lausanne's forests. From the top you get a panoramic view over the city's rooftops, Lake Geneva, the Alps and the Jura. No more than 30 people may go up at once, and the Lac de Sauvabelin is next door.
Bistro on Rue de l'Ale, founded in 1780 according to the owners. Fondue moitié-moitié costs CHF 27.80 per person with 220 g of cheese, the morel fondue CHF 32.50, each for 2 people or more. Open Monday to Saturday from 09:30 to 24:00, closed on Sundays; book online or by phone.
Traditional restaurant since 1849 on Rue de la Mercerie, a stone's throw from Place de la Palud. The speciality is cheese fondue made with its own blend, also with tomato. Open Saturdays from 10:00 to 15:00 and from 18:30 to 23:00, closed on Sundays. Book tables by phone.
Brewpub on Place du Tunnel; all the beers come straight from the tanks. A tasting of 4 beers costs CHF 12, the brewery tour with a tasting CHF 19 from 5 people. Open until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, with the Château Music Club and DJs from 22:00.
Traditional brasserie on Place Saint-François, opened in 1951, with its original wood interior. The Gruyère and vacherin fondue costs CHF 28.50 per person. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 09:00 to 23:30, kitchen until 22:30. Group menus from 20 people; book by phone.
Beer brasserie on Rue Centrale with the brewmaster's own beers and tarte flambée as its speciality. The tasting board with 5 beers of 12.5 cl costs CHF 12.50, and for groups beer also comes in a 3 or 5 litre tap tower. There's entertainment at weekends; open until 02:00 according to OpenStreetMap.
Restaurant on Rue Pépinet with international small plates to share and signature cocktails, under the motto “world on small plates”. It explicitly offers group dinners; book online via the website. The Lausanne Cocktail Club is right next door.
Burger restaurant on Rue Cheneau-de-Bourg with Swiss meat and fries; a second Lausanne branch is at Rue des Terreaux 10. Quick and easy as a base before the evening, and click and collect works too. Captain Cook and Bleu Lézard are just a few steps away.
Bistro and bar on Rue Enning since 1992, with homemade food from burgers to poke bowls, evenings from 19:00 to 22:00. Below it is the club bar “La Cave du Bleu”. Open Saturdays from 18:00 to 24:00 and available for private events; a good start before Captain Cook and Jagger's.
Wooden chalet on the edge of the Sauvabelin woods above the city, with a view of Lake Geneva. Fondue moitié-moitié costs CHF 28.50 per person, other fondues up to CHF 36.50. Open daily from 10:00 to 24:00, with a banquet menu for groups of 10 or more. Get there by bus or taxi.
Guided drive from Lausanne through the Lavaux wine terraces and along the Riviera, around 3 hours according to the title. Works as a quiet afternoon before the evening in the Flon. On GetYourGuide from approx. €59 per person; the meeting point, stops and what's included are in your booking.
Walk with a guide from Lausanne to the city's famous sights, around 2.5 hours according to the listing. Good for Saturday morning while the group is still finding its feet. From approx. €54 per person; the route, language and meeting point are in your booking.
Shorter walk through the city centre with a local, around 1.5 hours according to the listing. Short enough to fit in before the fondue in the evening. On GetYourGuide from approx. €54 per person; the meeting point and route are in your booking.
Private walking tour just for your group, 2 to 3 hours according to the listing. Handy if you want to set the pace and the stops yourselves. From approx. €75 per person on GetYourGuide; the group size, meeting point and what's included are in your booking.
By boat across Lake Geneva to Évian-les-Bains in France and back, with no guide, as a day trip. For a quiet day after the party night. On GetYourGuide from approx. €47 per person; departure times and what's included are in your booking. Bring ID.
Walk with a chocolate tasting, led by a local, around 2 hours according to the listing. A sweet idea for a hen do on Saturday afternoon. From approx. €122 per person; the stops and meeting point are in your booking.
Photo tour to the city's viewpoints and lanes with a local, around 1.5 hours according to the listing. Good if the group wants photos to remember the weekend by. On GetYourGuide from approx. €117 per person; the meeting point and route are in your booking.
Entry to the Olympic Museum on Quai d'Ouchy with an audio guide, according to the listing. An item for a rainy day or for Sunday by the lake. On GetYourGuide from approx. €21 per person; with the Lausanne Transport Card, entry is cheaper directly at the museum.
Main station with direct trains from Geneva in 39 to 51 minutes, from Geneva Airport in 49 to 56 minutes and from Bern in 69 to 76 minutes. The M2 metro stops in front of the station: downhill to Ouchy on the lake, uphill to the Flon and the Old Town. An obvious meeting point when you arrive.
Old Town square with the Justice Fountain, the city's oldest, and the 17th-century Town Hall. From 09:00 to 19:00 the animated clock shows scenes from Vaud history every hour on the hour. There's a market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, and the Grütli is on the square.
Transport hub in the Flon with Lausanne-Flon station for metro lines M1 and M2 and the LEB railway. Around it are Les Arches under the Grand-Pont, Punk, Le Romandie and D! Club. Meet here and you're a few minutes from any bar in the district.
Cathedral from the 12th and 13th centuries, consecrated in 1275. Every night between 22:00 and 02:00 the watchman calls out the hours from the tower, a tradition going back more than 600 years. Open daily from 09:00 to 17:30 in the winter months; the Bessières M2 station is around 250 m away.
Flat promenade above the lake, more than half a kilometre long, according to Lausanne Tourisme one of the city's finest balconies. On the esplanade stand the Casino de Montbenon with the Cinémathèque suisse and the Palace of Justice. The Flon, with Bowland and the Bulldog, lies directly below.
Lakeside promenade with flowers and trees; along the way are Ouchy Castle, the harbour, the CGN landings and a rose garden with more than 130 varieties. The M2 ends at Ouchy-Olympique, and the Olympic Museum is at Quai d'Ouchy 1. On foot you can carry on along the shore to Lutry.
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Lausanne parties on a hillside: the clubs down in the Flon, Saint-François and the Old Town around Riponne above it, the bars of Rue Enning to the east, Sévelin to the west and Ouchy down by the lake. The M2 links everything to the station.
For clubs, pubs and long nights
The Flon around Place de l'Europe is the city's club district. At Port-Franc, King Size Pub shows sport across more than 450 m²; on Place de l'Europe are Punk and the gig club Le Romandie; and on Place des Pionnières D! Club opens at 23:00.
For beer bars, house beer and rock
Around Place de la Riponne, Bruxelles Café has around 60 Belgian beers, Bar Giraf on Rue Pierre-Viret plays the '70s to the '90s, the Brasserie du Château on Place du Tunnel brews its own, and at Lapin Vert below the Cité there's rock until 03:00.
For fondue, cocktails and an Irish pub
Between Saint-François and Rue Centrale everything is close together: fondue at the Café Romand from 1951, a tasting board at Les Brasseurs on Rue Centrale, sport at McCarthy's on Place Pépinet and cocktails until 05:00 at the Lausanne Cocktail Club right next door.
For a pub, a rock club and jazz
East of Saint-François is Rue Enning: Captain Cook has been pouring pirate-style since 1983, Bleu Lézard has a kitchen and a club bar in the cellar, Jagger's on Rue Etraz plays rock until 05:00, and Chorus on Avenue de Mon-Repos has jazz.
For gigs, craft beer and escape rooms
West of the Flon are the gig venues: in Sévelin, Les Docks puts on standing-room gigs, and Evade on Rue de Genève has five escape rooms. On Place Chauderon you dance at Chauderon 18 until 05:00, and Mise en Bière pours 32 craft beers.
For the lake, boats and a palace bar
Down by the lake, at the end of the M2 line: in Ouchy the CGN sets off on its cruise with a wine tasting on deck, the harbour and rose garden line Quai d'Ouchy, the Olympic Museum has a park and lake views, and the bar of the Beau-Rivage Palace mixes cocktails in retro-chic surroundings.
Sample itinerary
This is what a weekend that works in Lausanne looks like, whether it's a stag do, a hen do or a quieter group. You'll find every venue in the planner above, where you can swap out individual stops.
Tarte flambée and a tasting board with 5 beers for CHF 12.50.
50 cl of draught beer for CHF 8–11; get the 3-litre tower for the group.
Doors at 23:00, over-18s with official ID; book a table.
60 minutes with 2 rounds from CHF 39 per person, cheaper from 10 people.
10 lanes, pool and table football, Saturdays from 13:00.
Fondue moitié-moitié for CHF 27.80 per person.
House beer from the tanks, Château Music Club with DJs from 22:00.
Cocktails with a view over the city, a chalet with raclette in winter.
Small plates to share; book group dinners online.
Signature cocktails for CHF 14–20, until 05:00 on Fridays.
Around 2 hours with a local; meeting point in your booking.
Tasting of 3 Chasselas wines for CHF 17, 16 minutes on the regional train.
Gruyère and vacherin fondue for CHF 28.50 per person.
Club night from 23:00, entry for example CHF 10 on the door.
Brasserie from 1881 with around 80 beers, kitchen until 22.30.
Jazz gig, usually from 21:00; book seats in advance.
Sauna by the lake with a cold dip, CHF 23 for 2 hours, October to March.
Museum and park on Quai d'Ouchy, entry CHF 20.
A cocktail in retro-chic surroundings, smart dress code.
Fondue from CHF 28.50 in a wooden chalet above the city, by bus or taxi.
Your group's a bit different? The itinerary generator builds a plan around your group, budget and mood, using the same venues.
Budget
Lausanne has Swiss prices: 50 cl of beer costs CHF 8–11 in a pub, cocktails CHF 14–20, a fondue at La Pinte Besson CHF 27.80. Club nights at Le Romandie and bowling are cheap; paintball and escape rooms cost more.
| Option | Per person | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| One night out | €65–130 | fondue or a brasserie, bars in the Flon or around Riponne, club |
| A day with an activity | €105–215 | plus laser tag, an escape room, bowling, a wine tasting or a boat |
| Weekend | €230–490 | two nights out, one activity, one night in a double room, travel not included |
Guide prices per person, based on the prices of the venues and tours on this page. The bride or groom usually doesn't pay; their share is split across the group. The planner above adds up what your programme costs.
All prices in euros, converted at the ECB rate of 9 October 2026. Travel isn't included, as that depends on where you're coming from. Accommodation is based on the country's price level. Work out your own budget with the cost calculator.
Seasonal tips
These dates come round every year. If your weekend falls on one of them, the city will be packed. If you'd rather keep things relaxed, plan around them.
CGN cruises run from the end of April to mid-October, and pedalos at the old harbour in Ouchy are available from May to September.
On a weekend in May, more than 250 winemakers in 6 Vaud wine regions open their cellars, from 10:00 to 18:00.
At the start of summer in June, gigs all over the city, with free entry.
Six days from the end of June to early July, with more than 200 performances on 23 stages in the Old Town.
At the end of October the marathon runs along the lakeshore via Pully, Lutry and Cully to Vevey.
From the end of November to the end of December, Christmas markets fill several spots around the city.
Every night between 22:00 and 02:00 the watchman calls out the hours from the cathedral tower, as has been done for more than 600 years.
Museum and park on Quai d'Ouchy, Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00, entry CHF 20.
UNESCO World Heritage Site with 450 km of dry-stone walls and more than 10,000 terraces, 16 minutes on the regional train to Rivaz.
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