Timeline
09:00
Arrive at the Olympic Museum as it opens. The sculpture garden overlooking Lac Léman is open to the public, offering a peaceful start with views of the lake and mountains before the midday rush.
09:45
Restaurant du Musée Olympique (TOM Café)
Head to the Restaurant du Musée Olympique (TOM Café) inside the museum. It is open from 09:00 to 18:00 on Tuesdays through Sundays, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed lunch or coffee while staying within the museum grounds.
10:30
Walk to MGM, a pub with a red storefront facing the lake. Take a seat on the second-floor deck to relax and enjoy a drink while taking in the view. It is open from 10:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, or from 14:00 on weekdays, so check the route for opening times if visiting on a weekday before 14:00.
Local tip
The museum is closed on Mondays. If you visit on a weekday, MGM does not open until 14:00, so you might prefer to linger at the museum restaurant or visit the Bazar d'Ouchy shop nearby for a snack instead.
Check before you go
- The Olympic Museum is closed on Mondays.
- MGM opens at 14:00 on weekdays (Mon/Tue), 10:00 on Wed/Sat, and 09:00 on Sun. Plan your drink stop accordingly.
Worth knowing
- Restaurant du Musée Olympique (TOM Café) is open at 09:45 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- MGM is open at 10:30 only on We, Sa, Su
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