Timeline
18:00
Grab a pint of the house ginger beer and a pizza at the Brasserie. It is a lively spot with reasonable prices, and you will need to order at the bar.
18:27
Walk two minutes to Pinte-Besson, the oldest restaurant in Lausanne. Even if you are not staying for dinner, step inside to see the classic Swiss interior and grab a quick coffee or digestif to go. It is open until midnight on weekdays.
18:54
Stop by La Mise En Bière for a craft beer. This is a craft beer bar with about 30 taps. Note that it closes at 22:00 on weekdays and 22:00 on Saturdays, so this is your last chance for a drink here before the sunset moment.
19:40
Head to the sculpture garden at the Olympic Museum. The 27-minute walk from the center takes you SSE toward Lac Léman. The garden is open to the public and offers a clear view of the lake and the Alps as the golden light fades. Check that you have not arrived on a Monday, as the museum is closed then.
20:20
End the evening at MGM. This red-fronted pub is just an 11-minute walk from the museum. It has a second-floor deck that is perfect for relaxing after the walk. It is open until midnight on weekdays and weekends.
Local tip
The walk from the old town to the Olympic Museum is steep. Wear comfortable shoes. The golden light in April lasts until about 20:20, giving you time to enjoy the view and the final drink at MGM.
Check before you go
- The Olympic Museum sculpture garden is closed on Mondays.
- La Mise En Bière closes at 22:00, so visit before sunset.
- MGM is open until 00:00 daily.
Worth knowing
- Pinte-Besson is open at 18:27 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
- La Mise En Bière is open at 18:54 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- MGM is open at 20:20 only on Mo, Tu, We, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lausanne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).