MSFS scenery

MSFS Lausanne Photogrammetry Scenery

Lausanne’s lakeside skyline and hills arrive in crisp photogrammetry, accurately recreating terrain, buildings, and key landmarks such as the EPFL campus for immersive VFR flying. Tuned LOD handling, POI enhancements, and refined procedural lighting deliver smooth performance and more convincing dawn and dusk scenes in Microsoft Flight Simulator, with World Update 6 compatibility.

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Switzerland

Flight Simulator 2020 Flight Simulator 2024

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A densely built urban area with clusters of residential houses, green spaces, and a large body of water in the background.

A small black and red aircraft flies above a dense cityscape of tightly packed buildings, narrow streets, and intersecting roads.

A coastal cityscape features densely packed buildings, a marina with numerous boats, and two large ships docked at a waterfront pier.

A sprawling suburban landscape features clusters of houses, green fields, a railway viaduct, and a river winding through wooded hills.

A densely built coastal city with numerous buildings, marinas, and green spaces stretches inland from a large body of water.

Aerial view shows a sprawling town with dense residential areas, green fields, winding roads, and a marina along a large body of water.

A dense urban area with numerous rectangular apartment buildings stretches toward a large body of water and distant mountains under partly cloudy skies.

A low-wing aircraft flies over a densely built city with rail tracks, green parks, and a large lake bordered by mountains.

A coastal town with red-roofed buildings, marinas filled with boats, and sprawling residential areas stretches inland toward green hills.

Aerial view shows a dense cityscape with a prominent cathedral tower in the foreground and a large lake in the background.

A single-engine aircraft with red wingtips flies above a densely built city near a large lake and distant mountains.

A densely built city with numerous rectangular buildings stretches along a large lake under a sky with soft orange clouds.

A single-runway airport sits beside green fields and city buildings, with a large body of water and mountains in the background.

A large urban area with numerous buildings and roads sits beside a calm lake, with mountains and scattered clouds in the background.

A high-altitude top-down view shows a sprawling cityscape beside a large body of water, with scattered clouds partially obscuring the scene.

A brightly lit stadium with a green field sits near an industrial area at dusk, overlooking a large reflective lake and distant mountains.

A small aircraft flies above a densely built city near a large lake, with mountains and clouds reflected in the water.

A cityscape features densely packed buildings, a prominent bridge crossing a tree-lined area, and scattered clouds under a blue sky.

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Expert Overview

Lausanne Photogrammetry Scenery brings Switzerland’s charming sports and culture hub to life with intricate 3D modeling that captures the city’s architectural uniqueness, from the lakeside views to the iconic European Polytechnic University campus. Built using advanced photogrammetry, this add-on offers impressive detail and optimized performance, ensuring smooth low-level exploration without compromising frame rates—even in busy downtown areas.

Fully compatible with World Update 6, it seamlessly integrates new Points of Interest and enhanced LOD management, presenting a realistic tapestry of Lausanne’s terrain, topography, and nighttime lighting. Having personally tested it, I appreciate its stunning immersion and how it transforms each approach into an unforgettable scenic journey, whether departing from Lausanne-Blécherette Airport or sweeping in from Geneva Airport’s international runways.

Delve into the heart of Switzerland with the Lausanne Photogrammetry Scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This add-on brings to life the capital city of the canton of Vaud, Lausanne, renowned for its vibrant culture, picturesque landscapes, and as a nexus of international sport.

Lausanne overview shown in MSFS after installing the mod. The mod intricately maps the city's terrain, buildings, and landmarks with high fidelity, thanks to the advanced technique of photogrammetry.

Key Features

Extensive coverage of Lausanne and its surroundings, presenting an accurate representation of the city's layout and topography.
Enhanced LOD (Level of Detail) management ensures smooth performance and high frame rates, even in areas dense with photogrammetry data.
Compatibility adjustments for World Update 6 (WU6), ensuring seamless integration with the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator updates.
Point of Interest (POI) additions, including the European Polytechnic University campus, enriching the virtual flight experience with real-world landmarks.
Procedural lighting fixes to improve visual realism during dawn and dusk flights.

About Photogrammetry Scenery

Photogrammetry in flight simulation refers to the process of scanning real-world objects and environments to create 3D models with high precision. This technique captures the essence and detail of locations, transforming them into immersive digital replicas for pilots to explore. The Lausanne Photogrammetry Scenery leverages this technology to offer unparalleled realism, inviting pilots to experience the beauty of Lausanne as if they were truly there.

Recommended Airports for Departure and Arrival

Immerse yourself in the Lausanne scenery by taking off or landing at these nearby airports:

Lausanne-Blécherette Airport (LSGL) - A gateway to the city, perfect for starting or concluding your exploration of the Lausanne area. Its proximity offers pilots a unique view of the urban and lakeside landscapes.
Geneva Airport (LSGG) - Located approximately 62 kilometers southwest of Lausanne, offering a larger international hub for those seeking to explore the broader region of Western Switzerland.

Installation Instructions

To install, first ensure any previous versions of the Lausanne scenery are removed. Download the archive, extract it, and then copy the thalixte-lausanne folder into the Community folder of your Microsoft Flight Simulator directory. Note: If you are using the RED WING LHSV add-on, then please use the thalixte-lausanne-lhsv folder to ensure compatibility. Restart the simulator to apply the changes and embark on your flight over the stunning cityscape of Lausanne.

Addressing Known Issues

While the scenery captures Lausanne in its winter glory, some seasonal discrepancies, such as leafless photogrammetry trees, may be noticed. Additionally, traffic flow within the old town may not perfectly mimic real-world patterns. These minor issues aside, the mod delivers a breathtaking and highly accurate flying experience.

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File information

Filename

msfs-lausanne-photo.zip

File size

4.19 GB

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Clean (scanned with ClamAV)

Access

Freeware

Content rating

Everyone

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How to install this mod

MSFS scenery

Extract the downloaded archive

Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
Locate your MSFS Community folder

All MSFS add-ons live in the Community folder. Microsoft Store / Game Pass version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community\. Steam version: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community\. Tip: enable Developer Mode in MSFS to see your exact Community folder path.
Copy the scenery package into Community

Drag the extracted scenery folder into your Community folder. Photogrammetry and large mesh packs can be 1GB+ — ensure you have disk space.
Restart MSFS

Close MSFS completely and relaunch. The new content appears in the Content Manager, on the World Map, or in the aircraft/livery selector.
Always read the included readme

Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

About the developer

Thalixte

Thalixte is a developer that has focused on creating photogrammetry and scenery packs for the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release. All of this developer's releases have received fantastic feedback from many users on various flight sim websites including Fly Away Simulation.

Based in France, the developer tends to focus on creation of European packs however some "further afield" packs have also been created.

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