ISGEDR Joint Meeting - Lausanne 2021 - Quicklinks

Lausanne – The Olympic Capital

Lausanne rises elegantly in terraces on three hills above the north shore of Lake Geneva in Switzerland’s French-speaking region. High bridges span the gorges of two rivers that cut through the city, combining with the steep rise from the lakeshore to give Lausanne a dramatic and scenic terrain with views of the Savoy Alps across the lake. An old university city and now a busy commercial one, it is popular for congresses, trade fairs, and conventions, with a number of outstanding meeting venues. Lausanne is the world headquarters of the Olympic Committee, and an Olympic museum is among its most popular tourist attractions.

The Romans established a trading colony here in the first century BC, and by the Middle Age, Lausanne’s cathedral was already important as a pilgrimage stop on the Way of St. James. To sense this old city, wander the winding streets below the cathedral; and to capture the elegance of its late-18th-century grandeur as a highlight of the Swiss Riviera, descend to the shore where Belle Époque hotels line its lakeside promenade.
Visit the links here below to can find more information about Lausanne :

• More Information
• Discover Lausanne
• Good to Know

The Olympic Museum, Lausanne – Getting Here

Lausanne Venue Images

How to Access to Lausanne

Access to Lausanne by Plane

From Geneva Airport

The nearest airport to Lausanne is Geneva airport. The best way to travel from the airport to Lausanne is by train (40 minutes). The train station (Geneva-Airport) is located in the airport and you can find train schedules and tickets at

• https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
• https://www.gva.ch/en/Site/Passagers/Acces-Transports/Transports-publics-aeroport

 From Zurich Airport

Zurich airport is located 2h10 minutes from Lausanne by train (2h30 by car). The train station is located in the airport and you can find train schedules and tickets at: Zurich Airport

Access to Lausanne by road

Lausanne is easily accessible: by road (A1/E25 and A9/E27 motorways).

Driving in Switzerland:

Motorway vignette compulsory, CHF 40, available from post offices and service stations.
Speed limits in town: between 30 and 50 km/h, Outside built-up areas: 70 to 80 km/h, Motorways: 120 km/h. Route Planner

Access to Lausanne by Boat – Only Kidding

Switzerland – Coronavirus News

COVID Information – Switzerland official links

Several countries are taking into consideration a vaccine passport (certificate).

At present:

• If you are not vaccinated
• If you have not developed natural post-infection immunity

We strongly recommend that you choose the virtual registration.

Please find here below the list of official links regarding the COVID rules to enter Switzerland.

These links are continuously updated:

Lausanne 2021 – Hotels

Lausanne 2021 – Hotel Rates

When booking you can use the code ISGEDR Congress to obtain special pricing