Hermitage Foundation

Yesterday, my friend and I visited a beautiful exhibition of Polish painters. We both really enjoyed it. The Hermitage itself has a stunning setting – the building, the garden with views of the mountains and Lausanne Cathedral all create a lovely atmosphere. We went on a Thursday for the evening opening (6-9 PM), which we found both convenient and reasonably priced – 11 CHF per adult. On regular days, the museum closes at 6 PM, which isn’t ideal for people who work during the day. However, on other days (except Thursday), the entrance fee is 22 CHF, which I find too expensive – especially compared to other art galleries in Switzerland. The restaurant next to the museum is also quite overpriced.

Since 2021, I have not missed any of the exhibitions. The villa is beautiful itself, and in surrounding you can enjoy a garden with a Lausanne and lake view. I give one star less, because up to today I do not understand, why the description of the exhibition are only in French. There is plenty of space on the walls to add English or at least German. I usually help myself with a translator, but it does not work in the basement floor due to absence of mobile signal. There is a WiFi, but for password you have to go back to the cash desk, so my suggestion is to connect to WiFi when you buy tickets. The shop is usually full of great books relevant to the exhibitions, again English or German versions are very rare. Staff is super friendly. There are views from the villa to the lake, in one room you may sit and play chess. Same as there is a place where you can sit down with your children. The exhibition space is large, do not underestimate time for basement level, it is the biggest :).

Spectacular roman villa overlooking beautiful gardens and lake leman. The art is fabulous too. The exhibition I went for was of Nicolas de stael. This art house is a must must visit ! Please also go to the shop and the restaurant and for a walk around the jardins

I visited the Hermitage Foundation, Lausanne with my young daughter from Bengaluru, India in 2019. It is a small museum but with an excellent exposition. Tickets include audio as well. Very calm area which enhances the viewing experience. There is a book shop and cafe. You will need to deposit your bags in lockers at the entrance before entering the museum. We had a great time!

Wonderful temporary exhibition of Masterpieces from the Langmatt Museum. Boudin, Renoir, Cézanne, Gauguin… 28.06 – 03.11.2024 (part of the foundation’s 40th anniversary celebrations). Not to be missed!! Unfortunately parking is a pain 😭

This is one of our local favorite museums, located north of the Lausanne cathedral and with a beautiful view over Lake Geneva and the alps. This spring of 2023 the Hermitage foundation presents an exhibition featuring works by the Belgian (Flemish) painter Léon Spilliaert, who had his most productive period during the first two decades of the 20th century. His paintings are mainly produced on paper and present a mixture of different techniques. The museum shop is good. The only negative side is the rather important distance between the museum and parking facilities, like often in Lausanne including a rather steep uphill and downhill walk.

I loved the place! The impressionist exhibit was breathtaking! Thank you !

Simply, Worth every step😉