Castle
Château de Chillon
Montreux, Switzerland
A medieval island-like castle on Lake Geneva, one of Switzerland's most visited historic monuments.
Town · Switzerland · Vaud
Montreux
A Lake Geneva riviera town with palm-lined promenades, a famous jazz festival and a castle nearby.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Montreux matters
Montreux is the heart of the Swiss Riviera, with a mild climate, a flower-lined lakeside promenade and the French Alps across the water. It is best known for its summer jazz festival, which has drawn legendary names on stage, and for the nearby Château de Chillon, which looks like it's floating on the lake. Walk the promenade, stop for a coffee and the whole scene looks lifted from a painting.
Talking points
- The lake promenade is lined with flowers and sculptures.
- The town hosts a world-famous jazz festival each summer.
- A medieval castle sits right on the water just down the shore.
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What to see in Montreux
Festival or event
Montreux Jazz Festival
Montreux, Switzerland
A famous summer music festival on the shore of Lake Geneva.
Monument
Freddie Mercury Statue
Montreux, Switzerland
A statue of the Queen singer on the lakefront, where the band recorded for years.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.