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Visit the Montreux Marché de Noël Christmas Market, Switzerland

December 14, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Christmas, Events, Family Travel, FP, Montreux-Vevey

View of Montreux during the Christmas Market period

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 2022 the Montreux Christmas Market is open from November 18 to December 24, 2022. The best Christmas market … [Read more...]

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Christmas Markets on Lake Geneva in Switzerland

December 13, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Christmas, Events, Family Travel, Genève / Geneva, Lausanne, Montreux-Vevey

Montreux, Lausanne, and Geneva have the best Christmas markets (Marché de Noël / Weihnachtsmarkt), decorations, and Xmas lights to visit in 2022 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 … [Read more...]

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Visit Chaplin’s World (Charlie Chaplin Museum) near Vevey on Lake Geneva

March 25, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Montreux-Vevey

Barber chair from the Great Dictator recreated at Chaplin's World in Corsier-sur-Vevey in Switzerland

Visit Chaplin's World -- a museum in the house where Charlie Chaplin lived with his family near Vevey on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Chaplin's World is an entertaining museum and interactive experience center on the life and work of Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin lived the final 25 years of his life in the large house Manoir de Ban in Corsier-sur-Vevey on the sloped overlooking … [Read more...]

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Lake Geneva Pleasure Cruises from Vevey and Lausanne

March 20, 2022 by Henk Bekker in All Lake Geneva Boats & Ferries, Lausanne, Lavaux, Le Bouveret, Montreux-Vevey

SS Montreux Leaving Vevey

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...]

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Photos of the Montreux Christmas Market

September 16, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Christmas, Events, Family Travel, Montreux-Vevey, Photo Galleries

Painted Glass Balls at 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...]

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Transportation to Montreux on Lake Geneva in Switzerland

March 15, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Montreux-Vevey

Lakeside Road through the Lavaux to Montreux, 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...]

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Visit Chateau de Chillon Castle near Montreux

January 23, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Chateau de Chillon, Family Travel, Historic Buildings, Montreux-Vevey, Top Sights

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...]

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Easy Transportation to Chateau de Chillon near Montreux

January 23, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Chateau de Chillon, Family Travel, Montreux-Vevey

Chateau de Chillon Castle 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...]

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The Montreux Jazz Festival Music Concert Extravaganza on Lac Léman

March 22, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Events, Jazz, Montreux-Vevey

Montreux Jazz Café

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...]

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Visit the Swiss Museum of Games on Lake Geneva

March 16, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Montreux-Vevey, Museums

Games at La Tour-de-Peilz

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...]

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Visit the Alimentarium Food Museum in Vevey on Lake Geneva

January 30, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Montreux-Vevey

Charlie Chaplin Statue in front of the Alimentarium

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 food … [Read more...]

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Visit the Swiss Camera Museum in Vevey

June 30, 2013 by Henk Bekker in Montreux-Vevey

Swiss Camera Museum on Grand Place 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...]

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Children and Family-Friendly Events at the Montreux Jazz Festival

June 22, 2011 by Henk Bekker in Jazz, Montreux-Vevey

Free open-air concert in the park at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland

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...]

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Flights to Montreux on Lac Léman, Switzerland

February 28, 2011 by Henk Bekker in Montreux-Vevey

Montreux Waterfront on Lake Geneva, 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...]

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Photos of Château de Chillon Castle in Switzerland

February 8, 2011 by Henk Bekker in Chateau de Chillon, Montreux-Vevey, Photo Galleries

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...]

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Visit Santa Clause’s Mountaintop Workshop in Montreux, Switzerland

December 16, 2010 by Henk Bekker in Christmas, Events, Family Travel, Montreux-Vevey

Santa Clause on Rochers-de-Naye near Montreux

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...]

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