Fondation de l'Hermitage, Lausanne

Name: Fondation de l'Hermitage
Address: Route du Signal 2, Lausanne, 1000, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 21 320 50 01

#21 among attractions in Lausanne

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The Fondation de l'Hermitage is a fine arts museum in Lausanne, in the canton of Vaud, in Switzerland. The museum is surrounded by the Parc de l'Hermitage.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°31'41"N, 6°38'14"E

Address

Route du Signal 2Lausanne 1000 Switzerland

Contact

+41 21 320 50 01

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fondation de l'Hermitage open?

Fondation de l'Hermitage is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 9 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fondation de l'Hermitage?

Nearby attractions include Saint-Maire Castle, Lausanne (7 min walk), Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts, Lausanne (9 min walk), Musée d'archéologie et d'histoire, Lausanne (9 min walk), Cantonal Museum of Zoology, Lausanne (9 min walk).

How to get to Fondation de l'Hermitage by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fondation de l'Hermitage:

Bus

Petit Château • Lines: 16 (2 min walk)
Hermitage • Lines: 16 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mémise • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)
Tunnel • Lines: 7, 8 (6 min walk)

Metro

Chuv (6 min walk)
Riponne - Maurice Béjart (11 min walk)

Light rail

Lausanne-Flon (16 min walk)

Train

Chauderon (17 min walk)
Lausanne (22 min walk)