Best Summer Day Trips for Visitors to Lausanne – صحيفة الصوت

A visit to the Maison Cailler near Gruyère makes for a great day trip. A 45-minute car ride from Lausanne, the kid-friendly tours of the chocolate factory are held in several languages and last approximately 1 hour. Visitors learn about the history of chocolate as well as the origins of Switzerland’s famous milk chocolate. The real attraction is the stop in the tasting room at the end of the tour.

After your visit to Cailler, take the short drive up the road to the charming village of Gruyère, where there is something for everyone. A visit of the beautiful castle lasts approximately 1 hour. The village is also lined with traditional restaurants if you’re in the mood for some fondue. If your guests are real cheese lovers, head over to the Maison Gruyère on your way home to visit an exhibit on the cheese to learn about how it’s made.

If you’re without kids and up for something a bit eccentric, check out the HR Giger Museum in the center of the village. The Swiss artist won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects for his work on the film Alien, and this museum houses the biggest collection of his art. And be sure to grab a drink in the Alien-themed bar located across the street, great for a few unique selfies.