Montreux
Montreux crowns the Swiss Riviera with its subtropical microclimate, Belle Époque lakefront promenade and the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival. The town is flanked by UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards and the stunning medieval Château de Chillon, making it one of Switzerland's most romantic destinations.
Aspectos destacados
Cómo llegar
Direct IC trains from Geneva (approx. 45 min) and Lausanne (approx. 20 min). Golden Pass line to Zweisimmen and Interlaken.
Qué hacer
May 1 – Oct 31, 2026· 2 to 4 hours (half day)
Explore the terraced vineyards of Lavaux. Of the six Vaudois wine regions, the UNESCO "Lavaux" region (between Lausanne and Montreux) is undoubtedly the most spectacular.
May 1 – Sep 30, 2026· 2 to 4 hours (half day)
Mt. Moléson, a prominent hiking destination, dominates the Freiburg Pre-Alps. The cheese is produced the old-fashioned way, over a wood fire, in the Alpine cheese dairy in Moléson. A thematic hiking trail leads from Alp to Alp.
May 1 – Sep 30, 2026· 2 to 4 hours (half day)
The “Train des vignes” (vineyard train) runs on a fantastic route through the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, the landscape high above Lake Geneva designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, with views of the Savoy and Valais Alps.
Jun 1 – Sep 30, 2026· 2 to 4 hours (half day)
North of St. Maurice and the abbey, high above the castle at the Rhone narrows, the Fairies' Grotto has carved its way more than half a kilometre into the mountain. At the end of their walk, visitors will find a small subterranean lake and a 50 metre-high waterfall.
Jun 1 – Sep 30, 2026· 2 to 4 hours (half day)
Because Etivaz is best when the freshest milk is used, this cheese from Canton Vaud is made directly on the alp - spectators are more than welcome.
Dec 1 – Mar 31, 2026
A night-time visit to Alp host and cheesemaker François Liaudat is an experience. So is the journey there and back.
