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Montreux Travel Guide

The chief resort of the Swiss Riviera, Montreux rises in the shape of an amphitheater from the shores of Lac Léman. An Edwardian town with a distinct French accent, it has long been a refuge for expatriates, including the novelist Vladimir Nabokov. Known for its balmy climate, it sports a profusion of Mediterranean vegetation, which grows lushly in the town's many lakeside parks. The mountains at the town's back protect it from the winds of winter, allowing fruit trees, cypresses, magnolias, bay trees, almonds, and even palms to flourish. Read More

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Hotels

Hotel Eden Palace au Lac

Rue de Theatre 11
Montreux 1820 Map

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

The Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic

45, Avenue des Alpes
Montreux 1820 Map

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Hotel Victoria

Route de Caux
Glion 1823 Map

Distance: 1.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

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Attractions

Lac Léman (Lake Geneva)

expert favorite attraction
Lakeside
1006

Distance: 14.6 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Castle Chillon

expert favorite attraction
On the shores of Lake Geneva


Distance: 1.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Castle Chillon is a 13th-century castle that occupies a rocky islet and is connected to the... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Toboggan Park Leysin

Leysin, Switzerland

Distance: 8.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Toboggan Park Leysin is Europe's largest toboggan park and the only one offering snow tubing as an activity. The toboggan runs are open according to weather conditions.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Montreux

Distance (mi.)
Geneva International Airport 40.6 map
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg 85.8 map
Turin Citta Di Torino Airport 102.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Montreux

Distance (mi.)
Berne Belp Airport 43.4 map
Annecy-Meythe Airport 52.9 map
Basel/Mulhouse EuroAirport French 93.2 map

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