Scots Kirk, Lausanne

Name: Scots Kirk
Address: Lausanne, Switzerland

#40 among attractions in Lausanne

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The Scots Kirk, Lausanne, is a protestant, presbyterian church situated in Lausanne, avenue de Rumine 24. It is part of the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Europe and one of two congregations of the Church of Scotland in Switzerland, the other being the Scots Kirk in Geneva. Sunday services are in English. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 46°31'1"N, 6°38'24"E

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Scots Kirk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miSW
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Which popular attractions are close to Scots Kirk?

Nearby attractions include Synagogue of Lausanne, Lausanne (4 min walk), Lausanne Opera, Lausanne (5 min walk), Parc de Mon Repos, Lausanne (6 min walk), Shoe Museum, Lausanne (9 min walk).

How to get to Scots Kirk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scots Kirk:

Trolleybus

Eglantine • Lines: 9 (3 min walk)
Georgette • Lines: 1, 2, 4, 8, 9 (3 min walk)

Bus

Eglantine • Lines: 12 (3 min walk)
Georgette • Lines: 12, 17 (3 min walk)

Metro

Ours (8 min walk)
Bessières (8 min walk)

Train

Lausanne (14 min walk)
Chauderon (21 min walk)

Light rail

Lausanne-Flon (14 min walk)

Ferry

Lausanne-Ouchy • Lines: 3100, 3150, N1, N2, Navibus N2 (27 min walk)
Pully • Lines: 3100 (34 min walk)