Montreux
The town of Montreux nestles in a sheltered Lake Geneva bay, surrounded by vineyards and against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-covered Alps. The Montreux Jazz Festival, which takes place in June/July and features concerts on a variety of stages and parks is very famous.
Must See
Rochers-de-Naye
The Rochers-de-Naye rack-railway, after overcoming a difference in altitude of 1600 metres, reaches one of the most beautiful vantage points in western Switzerland.
Golden Pass Line
The panorama train operates between Montreux, Gstaad and the Bernese Oberland with connections to Lucerne.
Lake Geneva Shipping Company
The ships, some of which are still powered by paddles, take visitors to the picturesque lakeside resorts.
Chillon Castle
Located on a rocky island near the shore featuring fortified walls and towers; the prison in which Bonivard was held in chains for four years and which provided Lord Byron with the inspiration for his famous poem “The prisoners of Chillon” in 1816 deserves particular attention. Nowadays the castle is a museum.
Montreux Jazz Festival
Since its beginning in 1967 the festival has developed into a big event which frequently features the greatest jazz, blues, rock, world music and soul musicians (June/July).
Comedy Festival
The humour festival every year brings together the most famous comedians from the French-, German- and English-speaking areas (December).
Indian Restaurants ( NOT MENTIONED )
Anar Kali
021 624 8300
Delices Indiens
021 311 24 45
Maharaja
021 624 3033
Begum
021 624 2279
Laxmi
021 323 03 13
Shopping
Every Christmas Montreux hosts an excellent Christmas market for several weeks over the holiday period. The main road through the town (Grand’ Rue) and the lakeside path are lined with wooden chalets where you can find anything to buy from local wine (free tasting sometimes on offer) to chocolates and local crafts.
Christmas Market
One of Switzerland’s famous Christmas Markets with numerous attractions and over one hundred decorated wooden houses brimming with gifts (December).