CH · Canton of Vaud · 46.44°N 6.91°E

montreux

Lake Geneva promenades, Chillon's waterside towers and vineyards on the slopes nearby.

Best time
May–June and September are mild and good for walking. The Montreux Jazz Festival fills the town for two weeks in July, and December brings a big Christmas market along the lake; January–February is quiet.
How long
2 days
Getting there
Fly with one stop to Geneva, usually via Dubai, Doha or Istanbul, about 15–17 hours all in. The train from Geneva airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, running along the lake. Switzerland is 6 hours behind KL in summer and 7 in winter.
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CH · Canton of Vaudmontreux46.44°N 6.91°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Lake Geneva promenades, Chillon's waterside towers and vineyards on the slopes nearby.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingMontreuxCH, Canton of Vaud
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≈ 10,120 km from KL, as the crow flies
Montreux (Svizzera): veduta del centro cittadino dal Lago di Ginevra.

Photo: Vaghestelledellorsa, Paolo Steffan · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Montreux is the Swiss Riviera: a flowery lakeside promenade with palm trees, the Alps across the water and a castle on a rock just along the shore. It's a slow, easy place for walks, boat trips and mountain trains.

Makan

  1. MalakoffsDeep-fried cheese fritters from Vaud; the batter often has white wine.Map ↗
  2. Filets de percheLake perch fillets fried in butter and served with chips, the classic lakeside lunch.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Chillon CastleA medieval castle on a rock in the lake, about 45 minutes' walk along the shore from town.Map ↗
  2. Lakeside promenadeFlowerbeds, palms and the Freddie Mercury statue; Queen recorded several albums in town.Map ↗
  3. Rochers-de-NayeA cogwheel train climbs from the lakeside to 2,000 metres, with views over the whole lake.Map ↗
  4. LavauxUNESCO-listed vineyard terraces and stone villages between Montreux and Lausanne, linked by paths and local trains.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Sit on the right on the train from Geneva for lake views most of the way.
  • Book early for jazz festival week, when the town's hotels fill up.
  • Lebanese and Turkish places in town are the easiest bet for halal food; pack a picnic for Rochers-de-Naye.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.