As the fourth largest city in Switzerland, Lausanne stands out for its role as an Olympic city, a sustainable city, a place of education and culture.

The city has hosted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since 1915. It also has a diverse and high-quality cultural offer. These include flagship institutions such as the Béjart Ballet Lausanne or the Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne, it has renowned music and visual arts schools. Among its twenty or so museums, the Collection de l'Art Brut and the Olympic Museum are unique in the world.