Lausanne takes visitors to a journey across the sea with AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium, the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe. Home to more than 10,000 fish and reptiles, the facility promises an immersive experience across the aquatic depths of more than five continents that seeks to establish a link between humans and the sea.

An experience designed to cater to adults and young ones, AQUATIS presents the aquatic habitats of more than 20 different ecosystems housed in a 3,500 m² area of 46 aquariums, vivariums and terrariums. The underwater facility utilizes 2-million litres of fresh water, innovative digital technologies and specialized learning tools to create the perfect aquatic platform for science and discovery.

Step into the life under the sea through interactive presentations and guided tours that covers the different seas in each floor. The first floor takes a voyage in the waters of the Alpine, Lake Geneva, Rhone and the Mediterranean areas of Europe, which brings the residents of rivers, vast seas and glaciers in one setting. The second floor submerges visitors into the aquatic wildlife of continents including Africa, Asia, Oceania and South America. Scientific mediators enhances the experience through educational workshops that can be attended by visitors of all ages, giving a detailed learning experience about the aquatic creatures, its habitats and role that the sea plays in the planet.

AQUATIS is easily accessible by metro as the station is in the same building, it also incorporates a state-of-the-art hotel and conference centre in the array of facilities available at the venue. The hotel features 143 rooms & suites, a cutting-edge gym, and luscious dinning venues. Its modern meetings and seminar halls are ideal for corporations seeking a unique venue for meetings and conferences.