Montreux event weekends: what to do between sessions
Lake Geneva's Riviera: Chillon Castle, lakeside palms, vineyard terraces of Lavaux and the Montreux Jazz Festival in July.
Events we cover in Montreux
Arriving
Geneva airport (GVA) has direct trains to Montreux in about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Vevey and Clarens | Cheaper towns along the same lake shore. |
| Mid-range | Montreux centre | Walk to the festival stages. |
| Splurge | Lakefront palace hotels | Belle Époque hotels on the quay. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hotel Masson
- Mid-range: Hotel Eden Palace au Lac
- Splurge: Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Chaplin's World in Vevey.
Rainy-day backups
- Chaplin's World.
- Alimentarium in Vevey.
Free things to do
- Lakeside promenade from Montreux to Chillon.
- Freddie Mercury statue.
Getting around
- Trains, boats and buses; the Riviera card is free for hotel guests.