Shoe Museum, Lausanne

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Shoe Museum (address: Rue du Rôtillon) is a place located in Lausanne (Vaud canton) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 1657 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 46°31'14"N latitude and 6°38'6"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Shoe Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Rôtillon (bus, 2 min walk), Saint-François (trolleybus, 3 min walk), Bessières (metro, 3 min walk), Lausanne-Flon (light rail, 7 min walk), Lausanne (train, 10 min walk), Lausanne-Ouchy (ferry, 30 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Le Saint-François (church, 3 min walk), Mudac (museum, 3 min walk), Lausanne Cathedral (sacred and religious sites, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 46°31'14"N, 6°38'6"E

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Rue du RôtillonLausanne Switzerland

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Nearby attractions include: Olympic Museum, Lausanne Cathedral, Château d'Ouchy, Saint-Maire Castle.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shoe Museum?

Nearby attractions include Le Saint-François, Lausanne (3 min walk), Mudac, Lausanne (3 min walk), Lausanne Cathedral, Lausanne (4 min walk), Lausanne Conservatory, Lausanne (4 min walk).

How to get to Shoe Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shoe Museum:

Bus

Rôtillon • Lines: 22 (2 min walk)
Pont-Bessières • Lines: 16 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Saint-François • Lines: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 (3 min walk)
Bessières • Lines: 6, 7 (4 min walk)

Metro

Bessières (3 min walk)
Riponne - Maurice Béjart (6 min walk)

Light rail

Lausanne-Flon (7 min walk)

Train

Lausanne (10 min walk)
Chauderon (13 min walk)

Ferry

Lausanne-Ouchy • Lines: 3100, 3150, N1, N2, Navibus N2 (30 min walk)