Montreux

Montreux sits on the shores of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps — a place of extraordinary beauty that has attracted artists and musicians for centuries. Freddie Mercury loved it so much he lived here; his statue on the lakefront is a popular photo spot.

The town is famous for the Montreux Jazz Festival (every July), the stunning Château de Chillon — a medieval castle on the water — and the surrounding Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site producing exceptional wine.

Highlights

• 🏰 Château de Chillon — Stunning medieval castle on Lake Geneva
• 🎵 Montreux Jazz Festival — World-famous music festival (July)
• 🗿 Freddie Mercury Statue — Iconic lakefront tribute
• 🍷 Lavaux Vineyards (UNESCO) — Terraced vineyards with lake views
• 🚂 GoldenPass Express — Scenic train to Interlaken
• 🌸 Lakeside promenade — Flowers, sculptures, and Alpine panorama

Getting There

1 hour from Geneva, 2.5 hours from Zürich by train. The GoldenPass Express connects Montreux with Interlaken through stunning scenery.

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