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Neighborhood Directory

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Overview

A source-backed directory of neighborhoods in Lausanne, drawn from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap data.

Source-backed neighborhood directory

Only mapped neighborhoods are highlighted — blank areas may not have coverage yet.

Cité-Jardin de Prélaz

Quiet family neighborhood Overture

Cité-Jardin de Prélaz is a residential area with early 20th-century garden city design and green courtyards. Most buildings are low-rise and surrounded by parks and playgrounds.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Historic garden city layoutCommunity parksSchools nearby

Écoquartier des Plaines du Loup

neighborhood Overture

Écoquartier Pra Roman

Eco-friendly residential Overture

Écoquartier Pra Roman is a modern residential area focused on sustainability and community living. Newly constructed developments provide energy-efficient housing surrounded by green spaces.

Cost
$$$
Safety
5/5
Low-energy buildingsCommunity gardensPlaygrounds

Montblesson

neighborhood Overture

Place Bel-Air

microhood Overture

Place de la Riponne

City center transit hub Overture

Place de la Riponne is a central square that hosts Lausanne's main public library and the city's archaeological museum. It sees steady foot traffic from students and locals using transit connections nearby.

Cost
$$$
Safety
4/5
Université de Lausanne libraryArchaeological museumMetro stationOpen urban plaza

Place de la Sallaz

microhood Overture

Place des Pionnières

Community square Overture

Place des Pionnières is a public square surrounded by apartment blocks and small local shops. The area sees steady pedestrian activity and provides basic amenities for nearby residents.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Residential apartmentsCorner grocery storesCentral plaza

Place des Râpes

microhood Overture

Place du 14-Juin

microhood Overture

Place du Général Henri-Guisan

Business hub Overture

Place du Général Henri-Guisan is a central square bordered by government offices and modest cafés. Activity peaks during weekday work hours, but evenings are quiet.

Cost
$$$
Safety
5/5
Government buildingsCasual cafésCentral locationWeekday foot traffic

Place du Nord

microhood Overture

Place du Tunnel

Local urban hub Overture

Place du Tunnel sits just east of Lausanne's city center and offers a mix of residential buildings with local shops. The area has quick access to public transport and several cafes.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Metro station nearbySmall grocery storesCasual restaurants

Place du Vallon

microhood Overture

Place Liliane-Bergier

microhood Overture

Place Madeleine

microhood Overture

Place Saint-François

Central meeting spot Overture

Place Saint-François sits at the center of Lausanne, hosting administrative offices and a key public transit hub. Its historic church and nearby shopping streets attract steady daytime crowds.

Cost
$$$
Safety
4/5
Saint-François ChurchMajor bus interchangeDepartment storesBank headquarters

Placette André-Bonnard

Quiet local square Overture

Placette André-Bonnard is a compact square surrounded by residential buildings and small local businesses. The area sees moderate pedestrian activity and limited through traffic.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Small cafesResidential apartmentsLocal convenience stores

Placette Nora-Gross

Local residential zone Overture

Placette Nora-Gross is a compact residential area with everyday shops and apartment blocks. Most streets are quiet but see steady foot traffic from locals.

Cost
$$
Safety
3/5
Small grocery storesApartment complexesFrequented plaza

Place Violette-Taillens

microhood Overture

Promenade Lucienne-Schnegg

Quiet residential Overture

Promenade Lucienne-Schnegg is a small residential area bordered by a walking path along the waterfront. Buildings are mostly modern, with some community facilities nearby.

Cost
$$$
Safety
4/5
Waterfront promenadeModern apartmentsLocal parks

Vers-chez-les-Blanc

Suburban residential Overture

Vers-chez-les-Blanc is a quiet residential suburb south of Lausanne known for its detached houses and green spaces. The area limits retail and commercial activities, focusing mainly on family living.

Cost
$$$$
Safety
5/5
Detached homesLocal bus connectionsOpen green areas

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Sources: Overture Maps | OpenStreetMap

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