Each December, children and families may visit Father Christmas by cogwheel mountain train at Santa’s Swiss house on Rochers-de-Naye, an Alpine peak towering over Montreux and Lake Geneva (Lac Léman). Visiting Santa’s house at the top of Rochers-de-Naye is one of the main attractions for children at the annual Marché de Noël à Montreux on … Read more
Montreux, Lausanne, and Geneva have the best Christmas markets (Marché de Noël / Weihnachtsmarkt), decorations, and Xmas lights to visit in 2025 in the Lac Léman region of Switzerland. The Advent season before Christmas brings some color and holiday cheer to the Lake Geneva region. Many towns see an increase in cultural events – not … Read more
Biking around Lac Léman is easy on cycling route 46, which guides cyclists around Lake Geneva in Switzerland and France. The route is relatively flat but offers fantastic views of not only the lake but also the Alps and the Jura mountains. Cycling route 46 guides cyclists on the 200-km Tour du Léman bike tour … Read more
The most spectacular and best boat cruises on Lake Geneva are from Lausanne or Vevey to Montreux with the Lavaux vineyards and the Alps in the 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 … Read more
Transportation to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage-listed terraced vineyards of Lavaux on Lake Geneva in Switzerland is easy by train or car from Geneva, Bern, Lausanne, and Montreux, or a popular stop when cruising by boat on Lac Léman. The historic terraced vineyards of the Lavaux wine-producing region are some of the most spectacular sights … Read more