Signal de Sauvabelin, Scenic viewpoint in Lausanne, Switzerland

Signal de Sauvabelin is a scenic viewpoint in Lausanne, Switzerland, offering a wide panorama over the city and its surroundings. From this spot, the two towers of the cathedral stand out with the lake as a backdrop, and the view extends over the entire region.

For centuries, this spot served as a lookout point to watch for and signal the arrival of enemies. In recent decades, it became a viewpoint appreciated by residents and famous neighbors alike.

The name of the place comes from its past use as a lookout where people watched for enemies and signaled their arrival. Today, visitors come to enjoy the view that Coco Chanel and David Bowie appreciated when they lived nearby.

The viewpoint is reached by a short walk along Sentier du Signal, and the path is well marked. It is a good spot to pause during a walk in the surrounding park, and the area is accessible on foot from the city center.

Coco Chanel lived nearby in the late 1960s and David Bowie in the 1980s and 1990s, both enjoying this romantic view. The name 'Signal' refers to the old practice of signaling from this high point.