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Montreux will impress travelers with a variety of historic attractions. The most spectacular historic symbol of the city is Château-de-Chillon. The castle was built on the rock that rises above peaceful Lake Geneva. The historic building is connected to the bank with a small bridge. At one time, the castle served as a defensive construction located near the strategically important road. It was built in the 12th century. Many original exterior and interior elements have been preserved to this day. Now, you can go on an excursion to the building. Here, you can see a well-preserved luxurious fireplace of the 15th century, antique furniture, and pieces of art. One of the most unusual collections is the collection of old pewter dishes. Some rooms of the building serve as a weapon museum. Here, you can see muskets with luxury accessories, armors, and other exhibits. On the roof of the old cast, there is an observation platform that has a wonderful view of the lake and the Alps. One of the most picturesque places is Market Square. For several hundred years, the main city events have taken place here. In summer, fairs, colorful festivals, and wine exhibitions are held every weekend. The historic square is surrounded by incredibly beautiful architectural monuments. There are luxurious villas that belonged to the richest citizens once. Today, many historic buildings are occupied by restaurants and hotels. Near the market square, there are also groceries and gift shops. … Read further

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Montreux sightseeing

Active rest fans will certainly enjoy leisure walks in the mountains; some of the routes imply an overnight stay in a mobile camp. Each year new sports complexes are opened in the resort area, so vacationers have an opportunity to visit tennis courts, try in water skiing or visit the city’s hippodrome. Evening program can be diversified by visiting restaurants and cafes. As wine industry is booming in the … Open

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Attractions and active leisure

Montreux is a perfect place for active recreation. It will impress especially nature admirers and hikers. Not far from the city, there is a famous botanical garden named Rambertia. It is located in a beautiful mountain area. In the garden, you can see hundreds of alpine plants, including rare ones. In recent years, the collection of the botanical garden has been significantly expanded. Now, it includes plants brought … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

For the locals, cheese is only just an important part of local gastronomy, but also an integral part of the culture. In the neighborhood of Montreux, there are several historic farms where special cheeses and other dairy products are produced. You can discover the diversity of cheeses produced in the region when visiting local markets. Here, you can see cheese in all colors. In Montreux, you can taste not … Open

Traditions and mentality of Montreux

One of the family holidays is Christmas. Traditionally, it is celebrated over the festive table in the family circle. During the Christmas period, no fiery shows or other entertainments are held outside. The locals celebrate this holiday at home. Tourists should visit the city a few weeks before Christmas when they can visit traditional fairs. At this time, the citizens prepare for the holiday. They buy their … Open

Travel guide to Montreux

A special symbol of the historic resort is the panoramic Golden Pass train departing every day from the Montreux railway station. The train passes through the resort's picturesque surroundings. Its route is laid through the charming village of Chamby, just above Montreux, near the village of Les Avants. You will see beautiful mountain regions - it would be interesting to make such a trip at any time of the year. … Open

Switzerland - moving around the country

Despite the sweeping dimensions of Switzerland, air transport here is well-developed. There are international and domestic airports. Flights to mountain regions are especially popular. The largest airport in the country is in Zurich. That’s the main airhub for Swiss company. Since 2011, a new international terminal has opened here. Today, it serves about 25 million passengers a year. All European airlines, as well as American and Canadian, fly to Zurich. In recent years, such flights have appeared in the schedule of airlines of the Middle East and some Asian countries. The next, but not least is the airport in Geneva. Most of the flights are aimed at interregional movement. Most of the flights in Basel Airport are flying to Germany and France. … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in Switzerland

A large number of festivals take place in Switzerland every year. In Zurich, on the second Saturday of August, the famous musical Street Parade is held. That's a bright costumed procession. In November, you can also visit the Expovina Wine Fair. Wine festivals are also held in the town of Mendrisio in late September in honor of harvesting grapes. Another wine festival is held in Geneva; it takes place in the spring, in early May. Besides that, it will also be interesting to visit the Bol d'Or sailing regatta. That's the world's largest regatta at enclosed water bodies. It's so exciting and spectacular that organizers even arrange online broadcasts for those who can not attend it personally. … Open

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