Olympic Flame, Olympic flame installation in Lausanne, Switzerland

The Olympic Flame is a permanent installation outside the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. It consists of a wide concrete basin with a metal ring at the center, bearing the Olympic motto, and a flame that burns continuously.

The flame was installed as part of the Olympic Museum, which opened in 1993. It symbolizes Lausanne's role as the Olympic Capital, a title the city has held since the International Olympic Committee moved there in 1915.

The flame is a focal point for visitors to the Olympic Museum, and its constant burning recalls the ideals of peace and unity. People often pause here to take photos, and the surrounding park, with its sculptures and lake views, adds to the experience.

The flame is located in the Olympic Park, which slopes down to Lake Geneva, and is easy to reach on foot from Ouchy metro station. The park has public restrooms and benches, and the flame can be seen at any time, though the museum has specific opening hours.

The flame is not a temporary torch but a permanent feature, and the path leading from the lake to the museum is exactly 420 meters long, the length of an ancient Olympic stadium. The inscription on the ring, "Citius Altius Fortius", is the Olympic motto.