Sauvabelin Tower
Sauvabelin Tower
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Beatriz M
Düsseldorf, Germany5,677 contributions
Jan 2021 • Solo
It was ok but maybe because of the bad weather I was not so impressed. It was easy to reach with the bus, it stopped less than 5 minutes away from the tower. Also it looks very high but going upstairs was not so exhausting. Entrance is free but check the closing hours as there is a door which you open with a button, perhaps after the working hours the button stops working. There were many families playing with children by the lake and forest nearby.
Written 9 January 2021
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Jan M
750 contributions
Jul 2021
Very nice wooden structure. The stairs are steep but the climb is definitely worth it. On a sunny day you can see tens of kilometres away. The entrance is free but the steep climb is definitely not for everybody.
Written 22 July 2021
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Incohatus
Basel, Switzerland65 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
...until the end of June. It's quite a hike from the city (all uphill), unless you take the bus, but it does seem like there would be a lovely view from the top when it reopens. There's a playground and Movenpick cafe close by if you're traveling with kids.
Written 29 May 2017
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HTH
UK25 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
In the middle of a nice countryside park area. Can have a nice stroll in the park even if you don't go up this - however, very nice views of Lausanne / lake Geneva from the top. Free to enter, but it's quite a lot of steps. Best public transport route is via the Metro to the edge of the park
Written 6 April 2016
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stephdo999
Zurich, Switzerland454 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
A great construction work and worth it to see, but not possible to climb up at the moment. Anyway a nice walk back to town within just 15 min.
Going up is possible by bus no. 16
Going up is possible by bus no. 16
Written 3 August 2015
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hadidas
Tel Mond, Israel190 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Great views of Lake Geneva from atop this tower and best of all, it's free! Too bad it is very un-Swisslike poorly maintained. I was looking at the plaques commemorating the people and organizations that funded the building of the tower, and thought that if I were one of them, I wouldn't be too happy that my name could no longer be deciphered...
Don't go on a foggy/cloudy day.
Don't go on a foggy/cloudy day.
Written 24 December 2014
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natpokr
Cork, Ireland30 contributions
Sept 2014 • Family
Sauvabelin Tower is located in Sauvabelin forest and is easy accessible by bus 16. Take it from metro station Bessières and get off at Lac Sauvabelin. Takes about 15 minutes. You can stop at a restaurant or walk around the lake where you can see funny hairy pigs and other animals. If you are with children they will be delighted. From the lake it is only a few minutes’ walk to the tower. The wooden tower looks light and probably not so high from the bottom. You would not say so though when you go up to the top without stop. There are many nice tracks in the forest. Check the travel guides to locate the places with scenic views. You can walk back to the bus at the bottom of the hill. Very pleasant walk in a forest.
Written 24 September 2014
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The Emerald List
London, UK55 contributions
Sept 2012 • Couples
Even if you are only in Lausanne for 48 hours, make sure that you visit the tower.
Catch the 16 bus North (any map will have the bus routes on it) and get off at Signal, then you can enjoy a nice walk through the woods to the lake, where there is also a farm to walk around and a bar to have a drink at. On the way back through the woods follow the 'tour' signs and you will end up at the tower for some great panoramic views of Lausanne and the lake!
Don't forget your camera!
Catch the 16 bus North (any map will have the bus routes on it) and get off at Signal, then you can enjoy a nice walk through the woods to the lake, where there is also a farm to walk around and a bar to have a drink at. On the way back through the woods follow the 'tour' signs and you will end up at the tower for some great panoramic views of Lausanne and the lake!
Don't forget your camera!
Written 24 September 2012
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LoveToTravel6467
Lausanne, Switzerland350 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
A very nice area to hike and enjoy nature in the middle of the city. The tower is a very unique structure and give you a great view if the area both the Swiss side and into France.
Written 12 February 2020
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julierH4835OD
115 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
This was a great surprise as it is one of the few free things to do!!
the view from the top of the tower is wonderful, it's also really unique tour with a two-way staircase.
you catch the number 16 bus up and it takes you down a different route , so you get to see a whole lot of the city as well.
There is playgrounds, walks and views, you cant swim in the lake, but there is barbecue facilities and chairs and tables and Cafe.
Wondervah
the view from the top of the tower is wonderful, it's also really unique tour with a two-way staircase.
you catch the number 16 bus up and it takes you down a different route , so you get to see a whole lot of the city as well.
There is playgrounds, walks and views, you cant swim in the lake, but there is barbecue facilities and chairs and tables and Cafe.
Wondervah
Written 18 August 2019
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io l'ho raggiunto in auto, ma li ho visto la fermata di un autobus, quindi c'è sicuramente anche il trasporto pubblico.
Mi dispiace per il ritardo nella risposta.
Written 21 December 2018
Est-ce que la tour est réellement fermée du 3 avril au 30 juin 2017 ?
Le site mentionne cette information, mais les avis des membres ne semblent pas l'indiquer.
Written 22 April 2017
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