What interesting places are worth visiting in Montreux? Switzerland, Montreux - upscale European resort Lake Montreux

Montreux stands on a low hill, stretching between the mountain range and the calm waters of the lake. These places are fantastically beautiful and have a particularly mild microclimate, rightfully bearing the title “Pearls of the Swiss Riviera.”

Graceful mansions are surrounded by greenery of laurels, magnolias, palm trees, cypresses and almond trees. The stairs go down directly to the shore, along which there is a beautiful boulevard. Every season here has its own charm. The Alps here not only offer breathtaking scenery, but are also a year-round accessible paradise for sports enthusiasts.

Montreux is truly the best beautiful city on the Riviera. City of eternal holiday. This is where creative people came to get inspiration. Nabokov and Stravinsky, after whom it is named, lived here. concert hall, it is here that the famous Red Rose jazz festival and feature film festival are held every year.

The embankment is decorated with sculptures directly related to jazz. The festival was invented 36 years ago by Swiss enthusiast Claude Nobs. Already in the first years of its existence, the Montreux Jazz Festival gained worldwide fame, glorifying the town near Lake Geneva throughout the world. During the festival, music is heard everywhere; the city seems to be immersed in a whirlwind of funny jazz melodies that captivate with their unique rhythm. The famous Montreux Jazz Festival, which takes place in the summer, brings together fans of all styles of music, and simply lovers of a noisy and festive atmosphere from all over the world, which is why the usually measured city life begins to be in full swing.

Montreux has a huge number of clinics that have gained worldwide fame. For lovers active recreation You couldn't choose a better place to go on excursions every day.

Close to Montreux, an hour away walking tour Along the shore of the lake, there is one of the most famous castles in Europe - Chillon Castle, which shocked Byron and was sung by him in the poem “The Prisoner of Chillon Castle”. The appearance of the castle, rising majestically on a small rocky island, has not changed since the mid-13th century. The dungeons and dungeons, the knights' hall and the Hall of Justice, the ducal bedroom and the wooden chapel still perfectly preserve the spirit of the era of the struggle of the Dukes of Savoy with the Protestants. Ancient fortress founded in the 10th century. Pierre II of Savoy significantly expanded and strengthened it. Bonivard, a supporter of church reform in Geneva, languished there for four years.

Lake Geneva is perhaps one of the most picturesque lakes in Switzerland. If you take a trip from Geneva towards Zion, you can be sure that you will be left with a lot of impressions. On one side of the lake you can see slender rows of vineyards that descend from the hills straight to the water surface sparkling in the sun. On the other, “French” territory, the Alpine mountains rise menacingly mountain ranges. Cirrus clouds slowly float over the lake, it seems that they are about to touch the water... And flowers... everywhere: on the windows of houses, on railway stations, along the embankment, on restaurant tables. An extraordinary tranquility reigns here, so conducive to complete relaxation and relaxation.

The Swiss Riviera is truly a paradise for those who can afford to live there permanently or on short visits. Colorful, almost Mediterranean vegetation on the coast, and behind it is a classic alpine panorama. It was the coast of Lake Geneva that many wealthy people chose as their permanent place of residence. Vevey and Montreux are considered especially prestigious, charming towns that were once located at some distance from each other, and now are almost touching with their borders.

You can take the Golden Pass Panoramic train from Montreux to Lucerne, the tourist capital of Switzerland. This is the so-called “Golden Pass” route - it is one of the most tempting railway routes in Switzerland. It connects historical center Switzerland Lucerne, the snow-capped peaks of the Jungfrau region (Interlaken) and the Swiss Riviera. The 250-kilometer Golden Pass route takes 5 hours and offers you an exciting tour through the most beautiful areas of the country. Distance to Geneva - 86 km, to Zurich -188 km, to Lucerne - 200 km, to Interlaken - 148 km, to Lugano - 364 km.

Montreux is located in the western part of Switzerland and is considered one of the centers of the "" - strip of resorts that are located on the northern coast. On the other side of the lake, a city with a population of twenty-three thousand people is “propped up” by the picturesque Alps.

The once small village of winemakers and fishermen has long ceased to be such. The status of "one of best resorts Europe" dictates its own rules - every year in Montreux there are more and more comfortable hotels offering rooms for every taste and budget - from modest single rooms, to "royal suites". The streets and embankment are gradually becoming overgrown with chic restaurants, cute cafes and expensive boutiques.

Montreux has long become a “resort for the rich,” who prefer going to a good expensive restaurant, expensive hotels, comfortable walks along Lake Geneva and excursions to elite vineyards to all other types of recreation.

Among the attractions, it is worth paying attention to the Chillon Castle, located in the suburbs of Montreux and described by Lord Byron in the poem “The Prisoner of Chillon. It is considered one of the most famous in Switzerland and has long become a symbol of this prosperous country. From Montreux station to the castle it takes no more than forty minutes on foot. And along the way you can admire beautiful view, which opens onto the city. There are two monuments to Charlie Chaplin and Freddie Mercury on the embankment of Lake Geneva.

Every year at the beginning of July, musicians, cultural figures and simply connoisseurs of good music arrive in Montreux to fully enjoy the international jazz festival for two weeks. This event has been held annually since one thousand nine hundred and sixty-seven. Over the years, a variety of world-class stars have performed on the festival stage. Claude Nobs has remained the director and inspirer of the Montreux Jazz Festival all these years.

Over the years, Montreux was visited by such personalities as Vladimir Nabokov, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Igor Stravinsky and Leo Tolstoy.

At the recording studio "Mountain Studios" belonging to the group Queen, a huge number of famous stars have recorded over the years.

Watch a short beautiful video with the main beauties and attractions of Montreux.

Guide to Montreux:

Montreux- the capital of the Swiss Riviera, full of luxurious palace hotels. The city is known for its mild climate, the most beautiful embankment Lake Geneva with a view snowy peaks Alps and many restaurants and cafes with cozy terraces.

Every summer Montreux hosts an international jazz festival. For these two weeks, the small town turns into a huge open-air music venue.

Montreux is ideal for rich people - everything here is created for a luxurious life. However, for a visiting tourist there are not so many attractions. The city itself is a continuous series of luxury hotels. The only thing that really deserves attention is Chillon Castle in the suburbs of Montreux, the most famous of all Swiss castles and one of the symbols of the country. A walk from Montreux station to the castle and back will take about an hour and a half, plus a tour of the castle can take about an hour. The rest is cruises on Lake Geneva, excursions to vineyards and relaxing holidays in expensive restaurants.

Getting around Montreux:

From the station, just go downstairs (along the escalator near the hotel) - you will come out right at the embankment and the port from where pleasure boats depart. There is also a tourist office there. Nearby you can also find tourist mini-trains that go on excursions to Chillon Castle and the surrounding area. The Chillon Castle itself will be on your left hand if you stand facing the lake. Walking to it takes about 40 minutes along a pleasant green embankment. If you want to avoid a long walk, you can take the train to S1 to the Veytaux-Chillon station (runs every half hour), or by boat to the Château-de-Chillon pier. The second option takes longer, but the boat stops closer to the castle.

Getting to Montreux:

If your goal is Montreux, then it is better to fly to Geneva airport, from there it is closer to get there than from Zurich.

From Geneva airport to Montreux- there is a direct train at 21 and 51 minutes every hour, the ticket costs 35 francs (as of 2016). At 03 and 33 minutes the train departs, with a change at, to Montreux. Travel time is 1:17 on a direct train and 1:28 on a connecting train. Last train from Montreux departs at 23:10 (with a change at), the last direct train is at 22:21. The earliest train from Montreux to the airport is at 5:17 (you will be at 6:39).

From Geneva to Montreux— at 00 and 30 minutes there is an hourly direct train in the direction to. The ticket costs 30 francs. The train leaves at approximately 1:08. At 12 and 42 you can get to Montreux every hour with a change at. First the train in the direction to or, then commuter train S2 towards Villeneuve. Travel time 1:20.

From Lausanne to Montreux— direct trains at 00, 17, 36, 50 minutes hourly. Travel time is from 19 to 30 minutes (slower - suburban S2 and S3, faster - Inter Regio in the direction to). Ticket costs 25.20 francs (as of 2016) - Mobilis Tageskarte for 7 zones (tariff zone map).

From Zurich to Montreux:

Travel time: 2:30-3:00. Directions through .

Get there: You can get from Zurich to Montreux only with a change in Lausanne.

Directions: from Zurich HB:

• 1) at 32 minutes of every hour - with 1 change in Lausanne. Zurich HB-Lausanne (from track 17 Inter City train in direction), Lausanne-Montreux (from track 3 Inter Regio train in direction Brig). On the way - 2:32.
• 2) in 04 minutes - with 1 or 2 transfers (in Lausanne or also in). On the road - 2:35.
• 3) in 06 minutes hourly with transfers in and Lausanne (direct train from the terminus in, from there in the direction of Lausanne, then from track 3 by train in the direction of Montreux. Travel time - 3:33.
• 4) in 30 minutes hourly with 3 transfers (Olten, Lausanne). Zurich HB - Olten (from track 16 train in direction , 31 minutes), Olten-Bern (from track 10 direct train to final, 47 minutes), Bern-Lausanne (direction Genève-Aéroport, 1:11 en route), Lausanne - Montreux (from track 3 of the Inter Regio train in direction).

See www.sbb.ch for the exact schedule.

Ticket prices: 79 CHF one way in second class.

Attractions of Montreux:

Chateau-de-Chillon

The pearl of Montreux is rightfully considered the famous Chillon Castle sung by Byron in the poem “The Prisoner of Chillon”. It is located 4 km, that is, about 40 minutes walk, from the city. It would be best to walk along the embankment, but you can get there by train.

Upon entering the castle museum, you will be given an information brochure in your preferred language, and you can personally stroll through the ancient halls (knight's hall, the hall of Justice, the ducal bedroom), go down to the basement, which served as a prison, or wander around the courtyard, which has preserved the spirit of the era of the struggle of the dukes Savoy with Protestants.

The castle was built and rebuilt over a long period of time. The earliest buildings date back to the 8th century. Since then, the castle served as a gathering place for tribute due to its location on a strategic road sandwiched between the lake and the mountains. The appearance of the castle has not changed since the mid-13th century.

Opening hours: except January 1 and December 25 all days
April-September 9:00 – 18:00
October, March 9:30 – 17:00
November - February 10:00 - 16:00

Price:
adults – 12 CHF
children 6-16 years old – 6 CHF
students/seniors – 10 CHF
Family ticket – 28 CHF
Audio guide - 6 CHF.

In Nabokov's places

Vladimir Nabokov lived in Montreux for a long time in one of the most prestigious hotels in the city - Montreux Palace. The hotel houses a monument to the writer and a small exhibition.

After the Great October Revolution, Vladimir Nabokov, together with his wife Vera, emigrated to Germany, then he lived in France and America until he finally settled in Montreux in 1961.

Freddie Mercury

The monument to this popular singer stands right next to the city embankment, a little to the left of the port, towards Chillon Castle. At any time of the year, there are armfuls of flowers around the monument.
Freddie Murray, head of the rock band Queen, chose Montreux because of the tranquility of the town. He purchased an audio studio here, where he recorded his last album with the group, “Made in Heaven.” He died from the disease in 1991.
At the beginning of September, fans of the talented singer gather in the city every year to honor his memory.

Montreux Museum

At the entrance to old town, on the site of the former village of Sales, in a series of 17th-century winemakers' houses that are among the architectural treasures of the canton of Vaud, there is a museum dedicated to the history of Montreux. You will be able to see all sorts of collections associated with the city: coins, irons, carpenters' tools, traditional utensils and much more. Particularly worth noting is the huge collection of embroidery thimbles and numerous items related to lace-making and embroidery.

The museum also houses an exhibition dedicated to the 4 areas of the region: history, land, tourism and hospitality.

Recent donations have enabled the restoration of three rooms dedicated to the region's many writers, musicians and other renowned artists.

• Opening hours:
  April-October daily 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 17:00
  November - March closed
  
• Price:
  adults – 6 CHF
  children under 16 years old - free
  students/seniors – 4 CHF
  
• Address: Rue de la Gare 40 (7 minutes walk from the station)
  museemontreux.ch
  +41 21 963 13 53

Maison Visinand

This building is located in the old town of Montreux. Maison Visinand, a listed building, houses a cultural center with an exhibition hall, as well as other facilities for classes, work and conferences.

• Price: From 15:00 to 18:00, admission is free until Sunday.
  
• Address: Rue du Pont 32
  maisonvisinand.ch

Excursions from Montreux:

Tourist mini train

If you don’t really want to wander along the embankment for a long time, you can take this train. And you will enjoy the beauty of nature and the lush greenery without the slightest difficulty.

• Trains run from mid-June to mid-September.
• Cost: 4.5 francs per person.

Chocolate Train

The train leaves Montreux and passes Broc, giving you the opportunity to discover the region's famous Gruyers cheese and delicious Swiss milk chocolate.

• Departure time: from Montreux at 9:12, return return at 18:10. Reservations are required.
• Cost: 89 francs for adults (1st class).

Panoramic train Golden Pass

One of the most scenic train routes in Switzerland, you will discover the beauty of Switzerland between Montreux, Interlaken and Lucerne.

• Cost: Montreux-Gstaad for 1 adult - 48 francs in 2nd class and 80 francs in 1st class.

Rochers-de-Naye

55 minutes drive by cogwheel railway and you will find yourself on the top of the mountain, at an altitude of 2042 m above sea level, from where a stunning view opens panoramic view to Lake Geneva, the Alps and the Jura Mountains. IN summer time here you can walk around the reserve with marmots for free, and also visit a free interactive educational center dedicated to these animals (open all year round).

There is also a unique alpine garden “la Ramberita”, in which more than 1000 species of flowers and plants grow. It is only open in summer, but admission is free.

In winter, a ski resort opens here.

The train departs from Montreux starting at 8:46 am and runs every 46 minutes on the hour. The first three weeks of November the train runs only on weekends.

Price:

• mid-April - end of November - 72 francs for adults (special price at the Golden Pass ticket office in Montreux - 59 francs), children 6-16 years old 29.5 francs, groups of 10 people - 46.80 francs. With Montreux Riviera Card - 36 francs.
• from mid-December to mid-April - adults 32 francs, children 6-16 years old - 16 francs. Special prices for the Christmas market.

In the vicinity of Montreux:

Villeneuve

A picturesque small town on the eastern edge of Lake Geneva.

Aigle

Aigle- a tiny town in the Rhone River valley, famous for its excellent white wine, endless vineyards and the most beautiful castle. The castle houses a museum of wine and grapes.

Vevey

The second most famous city on the Swiss Riviera is Vevey, a little more peaceful and less pompous than Montreux. With many magnificent museums, long embankment and a cozy old town. Vevey once was favorite place Russian aristocracy, as is now reminded by a small Orthodox Church St. Barbara's near the station. Among the famous residents of the city is Charlie Chaplin, whose monument is erected on the Vevey embankment, in a public garden named after him.

Save in Montreux:

Montreux Riviera Card

Issued free of charge by hotels, private schools and clinics and entitles you to free travel public transport VMCV network, as well as 50% discounts on trains and ships, many museums and parks.

Regional pass from Lake Geneva to the Alps

This regional ticket gives you unlimited use of trains, buses and cable cars for 2 or 3 days, and gives a 50% discount on public transport on other days. It can be bought at any tourist office, at train stations and ports. There is also a “junior card” - for children 6-16 years old.

There is a “5 regional pass” ticket, which gives the right to 2 days of free use of transport and 3 days of a 50% discount. Cost (2nd class) - 94 francs for adults, 75 francs upon availability or - 75 francs, children 6-16 - 47 francs.

For a 7-day ticket (3 free and 4 days with a 50% discount) - 114, 91 and 57 francs respectively.

A stunning view opened up to us even at the entrance from the E27 highway, a floating lake and “floating” mountains, the lower part of which is hidden by haze.

The spring day turned out to be surprisingly warm and sunny. The wondrous nature took your breath away! A well-groomed embankment with original flower arrangements, and now, as if from a fairy tale, the flap of a white swan’s wing and it is ready to eat from your hand. By the way, swans are not at all friendly, and if you go down to the beach and have a picnic on the sun loungers, you cannot avoid the attack of the white-winged divas.
We park at the hotel where it all started, the Montreux Palace or Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, which is now one of the main attractions in Montreux. The most luxurious hotel in Montreux in Switzerland, guests have at their disposal mini golf, a garden and a swimming pool.

Where else, if not here, could such a figure as Vladimir Nabokov while away his last years of life? In a luxurious six-room suite number 64, he lived here with his wife for the last 16 years of his life. Well, what about without a monument?
Opposite the hotel you can stroll through the garden with cast iron figures of Nabokov, B.B. King and Ray Charles. In addition to cultural figures, the surrounding area was also chosen by Russian revolutionaries: Bukharin, Figner and even the Ulyanovs...

We cross the main street of the city, Grand’ Rue, and here it is - an embankment stretching along Lake Geneva for 15 km! Here the city noise subsides and you find yourself in a different reality. If a person is able to leave negative review about Montreux?
Like most Swiss cities, it is - ancient city, with its own history. Residents small town They quietly and peacefully caught fish in the lake and grew grapes on the slopes of the mountains. But how could such a wondrous place fail to attract the attention of privileged people? It’s interesting that there are still such untouched corners in the world? Since the 19th century, Montreux has become one of the first resort destinations in Europe.

It's time to refresh yourself! By the way, if you are tired, there is always a free place for a picnic; the creators of the embankment wisely took care of this; there are a variety of benches, seats, and chairs in abundance here.

Local designers arrange surprises for visitors literally every season! We were lucky to play musical instruments.

Residents of the Swiss Riviera are not without a sense of humor. We were very surprised by such piles of all sorts of rubbish, I sinfully thought that this is modern art! I'm behind the times, I need to get involved. But it’s true, such installations improve your mood!

And, after 3 months, the trash turned out to be an example of landscape design =)

It should be noted that the samples contemporary art there are some here too!

Arriving in late autumn, we found masterpieces of landscape design being dismantled. Danya was very sad about the car, he loved to twist the steering wheel there.
When the bright colors of the gardeners' creativity fade, they are dismantled and something new is created. The pearl of the Swiss Riviera does not lose its zest. In winter, according to a twenty-year tradition, plant sculptures are created here - thematic compositions from natural materials - moss, spruce branches, branches. Dinosaurs, gnomes, chess, fairy-tale characters and more have already become ideological inspirations. This year we were greeted by the Smurfs, the hands of the Belgian artist Pierre Culliform (pen name Peyo).
We managed to catch the creation of these creations.

First, a metal frame was created, which was then filled with pine needles.

By the way, if you believe the legend, it is practically impossible to penetrate the village of the Smurfs. So we can consider ourselves very lucky.

On the way, Danya is pleased with the gorgeous playgrounds that we cannot pass by. And again the romance is similar to the Geneva Montbalne: lake, mountains, swings….

And literally behind the site is located Marché Square or Place du Marché.
Here, through the efforts of the Czech artist Irena Sedlečka, one of the main attractions of Montreux flaunts - the monument Freddie Mercury.
Of course, no tourist can pass by this. It’s simply impossible not to take a photo with Mercury.

It was in Montreux, Switzerland, that Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury decided to stay until last day of your life. And it was here that he recorded his latest album, Made in Heaven. Queen musicians bought a local recording studio, Mountain Studios. In it they created the album "Jazz", named after the jazz festival held in the city.
The monument was originally planned to be installed in London, but the authorities, for some unknown reason, were against it. Freddy Mercouri loved the capital of the Geneva Riviera dearly, so he didn’t have to think long about where the monument should be!
Since 2003, the first weekend of September has become “Mercury days”. Fans of his work come here, excursions to Freddie’s favorite places are organized, concerts are held, and the monument is buried in flowers.

And motor ships glide past, cutting through the surface of Lake Geneva. Fleet " Belle Epoque"is a separate source of pride for the Swiss. Among the ships there are also historical steamships, which are already more than a hundred years old! All of them are recognized as the historical heritage of the Confederacy and are protected by the state.

The local fountain on Place Marché is another fun activity for children and, if desired, for adults.

On Fridays, Place Marché turns into a market, and before Christmas it almost completely changes its appearance and transforms into one of the most beautiful fairs in Europe.
Marche de Noël - no less interesting attraction of Montreux . More than 140 artisans and traders, located on the shores of Lake Geneva in colorful, brightly decorated houses, offer a myriad of original gifts: souvenirs, jewelry, sculptures, New Year's decorations. A wide range of Swiss dishes: fondue, chocolate, sausages.

And I can’t help but mention the casino Casino Barriere- the oldest gambling house in Europe.
This casino is famous for the fact that it is about it that is sung in the Deep Purple song “Smoke of the water”. On December 4, 1971, at a Frank Zappa concert held in the casino building, one of the fans fired a flare gun into the ceiling. A fire started and the casino burned down. And the title of the Deep Purple song, translated as “Smoke on the Water,” reflects the impressions that the band members experienced:
“We all came out to Montreux at the Lake Geneva shoreline...”

But that's not all that can be interesting in Montreux in Switzerland. Music festival jazz and classical music, the Golden Rose TV Festival and the Laughter Festival also attract crowds of tourists.

Local closed private schools are famous throughout the world, however, the cost per year starts from $25,000 per year.

Walking along the embankment, you should carefully look around, as not only the historical monuments, but also just signs, which are masterpieces in themselves!

For those who are gnawed by cultural hunger, and the long-awaited vacation is just around the corner, we would like to offer a good option for spending time. Today we invite you to visit the resort town of Montreux, which is located in the western part of Switzerland. The city of Montreux is built on the coast of the big lake, and throughout Europe, . There is a lot to see and do in Montreux. This place is rightly called the “Pearl of Switzerland”, as well as its cultural center. Let's take a little walk around its surroundings so that you can fully appreciate the benefits of a holiday here.

As already mentioned, the city of Montreux is located on the shores of the huge Lake Leman. In close proximity to it there are other very interesting cities, such as Villeneuve. Arriving here, you will find yourself in the very center of the winegrowing region - you will guess this yourself, passing through countless vineyards (by the way, very popular place in are). Due to its unique location between a large lake and majestic mountain peaks the city of Montreux could easily be ranked among.

Weather

The weather in Montreux is significantly different from others resort towns Switzerland. In autumn there is very little precipitation, and in winter there is practically no snow. Such climatic conditions create the Alps, which seem to protect the city from bad weather. in winter average temperature the air temperature in Montreux is +3 degrees, and in summer - +20. These are ideal indicators for growing grapes, as well as for a comfortable tourist holiday.

The special climatic conditions of this place allowed nature to show itself in all its glory. Here you can see magnolias, palm trees, cypresses, as well as almond and laurel trees; the city seems to be buried in their luxurious greenery. Along coastline stretches a beautiful quiet boulevard, on which there are many monuments to celebrities. You can go straight down to the shore along one of the many stepped descents.

You will miss a lot if, after visiting Montreux, you do not see the annual event. This event usually starts in early July; hundreds of thousands of jazz music fans from all over the world gather for this grandiose event. But besides this enchanting event, there is something to see here!

You should definitely visit the monument to Vladimir Nabokov, which is installed in the city of Montreux opposite one of the best Montreux Palace. It was here that this outstanding writer lived, who was forced to leave his homeland due to persecution by the authorities. After the death of the outstanding figure in 1977, his wife transferred her personal rich collection of butterflies to the University of Lausanne, where it still occupies a worthy place.

No less interesting for vacationers in Montreux will be a visit. It is believed that its construction began in the 12th century, and it acquired its final appearance, which has survived to this day, in the middle of the 15th century. This structure is built on top of a cliff that overlooks Lake Leman, offering a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding area that will simply take your breath away!

While strolling along the embankment, be sure to stop by the Place du Marché. Here in the city of Montreux a monument was erected in honor of rock music legend Freddie Mercury. He froze forever with his hand raised high on the pedestal of the embankment, in his favorite pose. There is nothing to add here, the show must go on, no matter what...

Guests of this city will not be bored, because there are all conditions for both a relaxing, quiet holiday and an active pastime. There are several large ones nearby, such as Champery, Leysin or Villars. You can also go for a walk in the mountains, go water skiing, play tennis, or learn horse riding. There are a lot of hotels in this city different levels prosperity, as well as countless good inexpensive bars, restaurants, discos and cafes. In general, you definitely won’t be bored here, you can be sure of that!

Since Montreux is one of the best, richest resort towns in Switzerland, it has a lot of places where you can stay and have a wonderful holiday. There are more than 200 hotels in the city, which have a rich list of services, spacious and comfortable rooms, polite and hospitable staff. Based on your preferences, you can find the perfect place for you at a satisfying price. On the list best hotels Montreux's leading positions are occupied by:

• Fairmont Le Montreux Palace 5* - the pearl of the Swiss Riviera;

In addition to luxury hotels in Montreux, there are also small cozy hotels, rental apartments and villas, luxurious or modest apartments for a large company, family or couples. In general, it’s not at all difficult to find “your” stopping place in Montreux.

Montreux – perfect place, where you can try almost all the most best dishes real Swiss cuisine. Of course, the main dishes in the city's restaurants are simply teeming with an abundance of seafood, and their favorite drink is real delicious wine. In Montreux you will find many cafeterias or other restaurants national cuisine(Asian, French, European, etc.). Their food prices vary. For example, in restaurants located on hotel premises, meals are much cheaper than in establishments in the city center. But at the same time, Montreux is not a cheap city, which means that a full meal will cost you a pretty penny. But in return you will receive the most delicious, satisfying and delicious dishes, the taste of which will make you forget about the cost of the treat. So, among everyone in Montreux, tourists highlight the following:

• Restaurant Le Museum (Swiss, European and vegetarian cuisine);
• Le Pont de Brent (French cuisine);
• La Rouvenaz (European and Italian cuisine);
• La Terrasse du Petit Palais;
• Jaan Restaurant.

The transport infrastructure in Montreux is quite well developed. Guests of the city mainly prefer to travel by taxi, but its services are distinguished by their high cost among other resorts in Switzerland (6 francs per km). If you don't want to spend a lot of money on a taxi, then use public transport instead.

There are more than 30 buses in ten directions in Montreux, which means you won't have to wait long at stops waiting for transport. Many tourists purchase a Regional Pass - regional ticket. It will allow you to use public transport completely free of charge and not only in Montreux. Cost – 155 CHF.

Some hotels in the city provide “their” Montreux travel pass for certain routes. They mainly lie between the main attractions. Such a ticket is already included in the payment for a long (more than five days) hotel stay. You can also get around the Montreux area using cruise ship. All water transportation in the city is handled by the Compagnie Generallade de Navigation. In this company you can book a trip on Lake Geneva or rent a yacht.