See OfFersA beautiful town nestled in the bay of Lake Geneva, Montreux's stunning location makes it the perfect holiday destination all year round. The many excursions into the Lake Geneva region make Montreux an ideal starting point for visiting this beautiful part of Switzerland. In summer, water sports and cruises take place on the lake and hikes starting from the Rochers-de-Naye can be enjoyed. In winter, the layer of snow that engulfs this town makes it an ideal destination for winter sports enthusiasts and there is also a charming Christmas market to be discovered.
Montreux is also famously a paradise for music lovers. Not only does it boast an extremely interesting musical history, being the former residence of Freddie Mercury, who is forever remembered via his statue in Place du Marchébut, it also hosts the Jazz Music Festival in June/July. This runs for two weeks and has various acts performing on numerous stages dispersed over the parks of Montreux.
- Flight time from London: 1 hour 45 min
- Geneva Airport: 91km from the city centre; transfer time about 1 hour 22 min
- Nearest railway station: Montreux railway station
- Currency: Swiss franc
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