Travel Diary: Olympic Museum

We’ve come to the last of my travel and style posts from Switzerland. How I wish I spent more days to tour around the country and its different cities. Oh well, at least I was able to make the most of my short trip and not to mention, the cold weather. Who knows when I can take these thick coats out for a spin again. That and my wool beret. You didn’t think I’d leave Europe without wearing it out at least once right? I mean, come on. Nothing says European chic than a beret.

Check out my last style post from Lausanne, taken once again at the beautiful grounds of Beau Rivage Palace.

Before we said goodbye to Switzerland, my sister and I went for a last hurrah in Lausanne. Did you know that aside from the charming structures and dramatic scenery, Lausanne is also most famous for being the Olympic Capital? It houses the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Museum. Naturally, our trip to this city wouldn’t be complete without visiting the museum!

So here we are, just a few steps away from our hotel.

Move over, Bolt!

These are the steps leading up to the museum. The years and locations of the past Olympic games are engraved on them. Can you see them?

The Olympic Museum documents the history of the Olympic games–from its origins during Ancient Greek times to our present-day games.

My Olympic Museum experience started with a crash course about the Ancient Greek games. This section was very informative. I was able to watch reenactments of how the games were played and what instruments they had to use before, during and after the games.

This is a quote from the father of the modern Olympic Games, Pierre De Coubertin. He was a man who was passionate about not just the sport itself but the values it brings.

These are the actual torches that were used through the years.

This was the first Olympic flag, designed by Pierre De Coubertin himself. He chose the colors of the rings and the background based on the colors used on the different flags of all countries so that all are fairly represented.

Before there are medals, there were trophies. Past winners were given these. These must’ve been heavy! But then again, you’ll feel all the more a big winner with awards like these.

If you ever visit the Olympic Museum as well, you must watch this compilation video of all the performances during the opening ceremonies. It gave me goosebumps!

A few of the opening and closing ceremonies’ costumes were also on display. Obviously, this was from one of the Winter Olympics. Aren’t the little pine trees and houses so cute?

Costumes of past athletes are also here.

This area is the most fun. You get to learn about the lifestyle of an athlete during the Olympics–everything from their schedule to their training to their diet! You get to play games as well that test your strength and athletic capabilities.

Read: “Shopping is not a sport on the Olympic programme” I saw this on the way in to the souvenir shop. Anyone care to petition against this? LOL!

You can’t see it clearly here but years and locations of when and where the Olympic games were held are also engraved on the column.

I wish we had more time to explore all the floors of the Olympic Museum. My sister and I definitely didn’t expect we’d enjoy it so much. It’s jampacked with so much information! It was so educational but definitely not boring. If you’re ever in the area, I strongly recommend paying the museum a visit. It’s for free (except for special exhibits).

So long, Switzerland! I will miss you and this view!

Forever 21 beret (similar here) | ZARA coat | Sugarlips top | River Island pants (similar here) | Chanel bag | ZARA boots

52 Responses to “Travel Diary: Olympic Museum”
  1. Christine Koay

    I super love your outfits, Ms Camille!! Especially your pants and coat.. You look totally European chic with the beret.. Gorgeous I must say~ And this is such a beautiful place, Ms Camille.. this museum is a must visit! Thanks for sharing this with us.. And I will sign that petition if you decided to start one! Haha.. =D

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  2. Marnelli

    love your pants here and you’re so adorable in the track photos :D The Olympic museums sounds fun and fascinating

    PS. I’ll sign whatever petition you’ll start to make shopping an official sport haha

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  4. Rinx Martinee

    wow. Ang ganda talaga ng place. :) Ate Camille, just wanna ask. How many pairs of shoes you can handle to bring with you when you travel. Curious lang, kase iba iba young foot wear mo sa mga outfit post mo. :) Stay beautiful and fabulous ate. :)

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    • Camille Co

      Thanks Rinx! :) Usually if not for an event naman, I bring 2-3 lang :)

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  5. Ren

    I thought it ended in BEAU RIVAGE PALACE but then here it is, the OLYMPIC MUSEUM for the last. :( Another country na naman!HAHA Since most of us here ay can’t afford pang mag-travel around the world unlike you, why not take us through spirit nalang and a lot of pictures or why not video? It’s more fun!! ;)

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    • Camille Co

      I want video too!!! Maybe when I learn how to edit one :)

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  7. maebs

    awesome photos :) love them all. you look exactly like a European girl with this outfit. :) I’m thinking of Madeline with your beret. I fell in love with that country because of you. :)

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    • Camille Co

      Thank you Maebs! :) There are far more to love than these photos I showed you! :) Trust me!

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  9. Coco

    Hope you enjoyed your trip in my country. Anyway, you looked stylish as usual, love this outfit ;)

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  10. beauty tips

    I’m acquisitive for added biking affidavit in the future! I absolutely enjoyed account all about your cruise to Switzerland. Made me feel like I was there in some way. I adulation active vicariously through you! Haha.

    As usual, your accouterments is styled to perfection. Very chic! Adulation those shoes especially. The gold heel just adds appearance to it.

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  12. Camille

    This museum is definitely a must see! Thank you for blogging about this :)
    Have you ever been to Bahay Tsinoy in Intramuros? It’s really interesting especially for Filipino-Chinese like us! :)

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  13. Jeramie

    You’re so cute in your dress. Switzerland is so lovely. I wish we have like that here. Please continue your travel blog. It’s like I’ve been traveling as well.

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  14. Angelic Robles

    I’m a fan of Greek Mythology, Miss Camille, and this post of yours really got me missing my books. Thank you for sharing your experience of the Olympic Museum and its wonders. I felt awed by the photo you took of the opening performances for each time the games are held.

    The different exhibits you took pictures of made me feel like I was on tour as well. My favorite has to be the display of Olympic torches. I didn’t know they used a different one every time!

    As for your outfit, touche’ on your beret (I did not plan that rhyme. :-D). It is a very artsy addition to your outfit’s European finesse and flavor! I especially love the bold plaid print of your pants as it makes you stand out in each photo of you. My Mom happens to have a skirt with a similar print. You’ve inspired me to build an outfit around it. :-D

    Your coat is so Hogwarts Modern! Like something Hermione would wear on a trip to Hogsmeade. Who says school-inspired fashion is passe’? I think you pulled it off like a pro! The material of your coat also moves nicely with your motion shots, like the one of you racing down the Olympic track.

    Kudos on that final shot too. That view truly is worth the visit. The benches I see beneath the eaves of the trees are hauntingly beautiful.

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    • Camille Co

      I wish I can post all the photos I took! :) Thanks Angelic! And wow, those do rhyme! LOL!

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  15. kriii27

    This is the last? :( I really enjoyed your pictures tho wish I could travel to Europe real soon maybe hahahays. You’re beret remind me of the one painters wear hmm idk. Hope to see you when I visit Manila I hope, I wish and I dream hahaaha x

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    • Camille Co

      Thanks Krista! Yes this is the last, all good things must come to an end :)

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  16. Janica

    Hello po. :) i really like kung pnu mu kyu manamit at mgdala. May tnung ln po ako (medyo kkpalan ko na po mukha ko) :)) pede po bng mag apply ng fashion asst sainyu po? Mhilig po kasi ako sa fashion pero wala po syng hilig skin.:( ndi din po ako pnygan ng parents ko itake po ito nung college. I wanna hve d chnce na mtupad ang dream ko. Please. Or kung may kakilala po kyung nghhnap. Thnk you po. :)

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    • Camille Co

      Thanks Janica! :) I’m so sorry but I’m not looking for one pa kasi. Maybe you can try mga stylists, not sure who’s looking though :) Best of luck! Just remember, it’s never too late!

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  19. Kyle Rodriguez

    I’m hoping for more travel diaries in the future! I really enjoyed reading all about your trip to Switzerland. Made me feel like I was there in some way. I love living vicariously through you! Haha.

    As usual, your outfit is styled to perfection. Very chic! Love those shoes especially. The gold heel just adds sleekness to it.

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    • Camille Co

      Thank you Kyle! I’m so happy you feel this way about my travel diaries :)

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  22. Kath

    You dressed like you live there! Haha Switzerland is so breathtakingly gorgeous, I am in love with your photos :)

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  25. Lourine

    Aah! Last na. Ayoko pa. Hehe. But then thanks for this post Ate Camille. Switzerland is soooo beautiful. I can say this is an addition to my inspiration. :)

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    • Camille Co

      Thanks Lourine! :) More travel diaries about other countries naman next time :)

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  26. Rosalind Bootle

    Your photos, your outfit just everything about this post is beautiful! You’ve captured Switzerland so gorgeously! This post makes me want to fly out there right now :) Thankyou for sharing this :)
    xoxo

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