Montreux, Lausanne, and Geneva have the best Christmas markets (Marché de Noël / Weihnachtsmarkt), decorations, and lights in the Lac Léman region of Switzerland. The advent season before Christmas brings some color and holiday cheer to towns in the Lake Geneva region. Many towns will see an increase in cultural events – not all music will necessarily be religious in … [Read more...]
Visit the Montreux Marché de Noël Christmas Market, Switzerland
The Marché de Noël à Montreux is by far the largest and best Christmas market to visit in the Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) region of Switzerland. Apart from the Weihnachtsmarkt, Santa’s workshop, a Christmas village, and a medieval festival await advent visitors. In 2021 the Montreux Christmas Market is open from November 25 to December 24, 2021. The best Christmas market … [Read more...]
Photos of the Montreux Christmas Market
The photogenic Marché de Noël à Montreux is the largest and best Christmas market to visit in the Lake Geneva region of Switzerland. This beautifully located Weihnachtsmarkt is popular with families and children. The Marché de Noël à Montreux is the best Christmas market to visit in the Lac Léman region of Western Switzerland. This Weihnachtsmarkt is a popular day-trip … [Read more...]
Transportation to Montreux on Lake Geneva in Switzerland
Transportation to Montreux on Lac Léman in Switzerland is easy by car, train, boat or plane via Geneva or Zurich airport. Getting to Montreux in Switzerland is easy by car, or using public transportation including trains or pleasure boats. Montreux is on the far northeastern shore of Lake Geneva with good rail and road connections to other parts of Switzerland, France, and … [Read more...]
Lake Geneva Pleasure Cruises from Vevey and Lausanne
The most spectacular boat cruises on Lake Geneva are from Lausanne or Vevey with the Lavaux vineyards and Alps as background. The pleasure boat cruises on Lac Léman with the best scenery and most spectacular backdrops are on the upper parts of the lake between Lausanne and the Montreux area. CGN lake boat cruises depart frequently from Lausanne-Ouchy, Vevey, and Montreux … [Read more...]
Visit Chateau de Chillon Castle near Montreux
Chateau de Chillon is a romantic castle in Lake Geneva near Montreux. Chillon Castle is the most-visited historic monument in Switzerland and a great family-friendly destination. It is a fine day-trip excursion from Geneva, Lausanne, and ski resorts in the nearby Alps. Chateau de Chillon has a beautiful location on a small island in the far western end of Lake Geneva … [Read more...]
Easy Transportation to Chateau de Chillon near Montreux
Getting to Chateau de Chillon near Montreux on Lake Geneva is easy by car, bus, boat, train, bicycle, or on foot. Chillon Castle is the most popular historical monument in Switzerland and a great day trip from Geneva, Lausanne or the Alpine ski resorts. Chateau de Chillon Castle is beautifully located on a small rocky islet in Lake Geneva. The fortress is 4 km south of … [Read more...]
The Montreux Jazz Festival Music Concert Extravaganza on Lac Léman
The Montreux Jazz Festival held each July summer on the banks of Lake Geneva is one of the world’s best-known music festivals. Visitors can enjoy performances ranging from jazz to pop, and rock to salsa – many concerts are free. The Montreux Jazz Festival is an annual highlight on the international musical calendar. For two weeks in early July, the posh Swiss Lac Léman town … [Read more...]
Visit the Swiss Museum of Games on Lake Geneva
The Swiss Museum of Games in a small chateau right on the banks of Lake Geneva between Vevey and Montreux is a great day trip destination from Genève, Lausanne, or Evian. The Swiss Museum of Games (Musée Suisse du Jeu) is in a lovely small chateau directly on the northern shore of Lake Geneva in the small community La Tour-de-Peilz between Vevey and Montreux. The museum … [Read more...]
Visit the Alimentarium Food Museum in Vevey on Lake Geneva
The Alimentarium is a museum and information center on food, its production, nutritional value, and cultural history associated with eating. The Alimentarium Food Museum on the Vevey lakeshore of Lac Léman has a wealth of information on food, nutrition, and the cultural history of eating. The museum covers several themes including cooking, eating, producing, buying, and … [Read more...]
Visit the Swiss Camera Museum in Vevey
The Swiss Camera Museum in Vevey covers photography and equipment from the camera obscura to the digital age. The Swiss Camera Museum on Grand Place in Vevey is a surprisingly interesting and entertaining museum. The museum covers photography from its inception to the modern digital age. It has a vast display of historic cameras and photography-related equipment, … [Read more...]
Children and Family-Friendly Events at the Montreux Jazz Festival
Children are welcome at many events at the annual Montreux Jazz Festival while free child-care facilities are available for parents attending concerts and jazz clubs. Children are generally welcome at the annual Montreux Jazz Festival. Although the headline concerts are very much aimed at adults, children over 6 may attend many performances. Special workshops are held … [Read more...]
Flights to Montreux on Lac Léman, Switzerland
Geneva Airport (GVA) is the closest airport to Montreux on Lac Léman in Switzerland. Travelers on flights to Zurich Airport can usually reach Montreux faster by car or train than by using connecting flights via Genève. The closest airport to Montreux is Geneva Airport (GVA) on the Swiss-French border in canton Genève. From here, fast road and rail connections are available … [Read more...]
Photos of Château de Chillon Castle in Switzerland
Photos of Château de Chillon on the shores of Lake Geneva near Montreux in Switzerland are popular from all angles inside and outside the castle. Photogenic Chillon Castle claims to be the most-visited historic monument in Switzerland. It is probably one of the most photographed Swiss buildings too. Château de Chillon is a lovely castle on a small islet in Lake Geneva in … [Read more...]
Visit Santa Clause’s Mountaintop Workshop in Montreux, Switzerland
Each December children can visit Father Christmas by cog-wheel mountain train at his Swiss home on Rochers-de-Naye, an Alpine peak towering over Montreux and Lac Léman. NOTE: In 2020, the Montreux Christmas market and all related activities were canceled. Visiting Santa’s house at the top of Rochers-de-Naye is one of main attractions for children to the annual Marché de … [Read more...]