City in Vaud, Switzerland
Is Lausanne LGBTQ+ friendly?
4/5Welcoming
Is Lausanne LGBTQ+ friendly?
Welcoming and legal; a small, friendly scene around Flon and the old town.
LGBTQ+ laws in Switzerland
Accepting, especially in Zurich, Geneva and Basel; Zurich Pride is in June. Some rural, conservative areas are more reserved.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | Yes |
| Civil unions or partnerships | Yes |
| Legal gender change | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
The scene in Lausanne
Where to go
- Flon
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Switzerland
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Zurich | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Geneva | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Lucerne | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Interlaken | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Zermatt | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Bern | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Basel | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Lausanne | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Lugano | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Grindelwald | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| St. Moritz | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Montreux | 4/5 · Welcoming |
Quick answers
Is Lausanne safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Welcoming and legal; a small, friendly scene around Flon and the old town.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Switzerland?
Yes.
Where are the LGBTQ+ areas in Lausanne?
Flon
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
- SBB Swiss Federal Railways
- tl Lausanne transport
- Lausanne Tourism
- CGN Lake Geneva boats
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