Nestled in the breathtaking French part of Switzerland, Lausanne stands as an urban lakeside gem set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Geneva and the majestic Alps and Jura mountains.

By Seth Sherwood Every year is an Olympics year in Lausanne, Switzerland, a city of stone buildings, tile roofs and historic church squares perched on a hillside overlooking Lake Geneva.

As we look forward to Basel 2025, we take a look back to Lausanne 1989, to see how it all played out the last time the Eurovision Song Contest ended up in Switzerland's capable hands. Where did host ...