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Christmas Markets on Lake Geneva in Switzerland

October 3, 2020 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 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...]

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Visit the Montreux Marché de Noël Christmas Market, Switzerland

October 2, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Christmas, Events, Family Travel, FP, Montreux-Vevey

Views of the Marché de Noël à Montreux 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 in … [Read more...]

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Photos of the Montreux Christmas Market on Lake Geneva, Switzerland

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

Marché de Noël à Montreux Christmas Market, Switzerland

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 La Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory near Gruyères

March 3, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Freiburg / Fribourg, Gruyères

Cailler Chocolate Factory in Broc, Switzerland

The chocolate factory of Cailler in Broc near Gruyères in Fribourg is a pleasant day trip from Lake Geneva that combines well with visiting the old town and Château de Gruyères. La Maison Cailler welcomes visitors to one of Switzerland’s oldest and most important chocolate factories. During the factory tour, visitors learn how chocolate came to Europe and how the Swiss … [Read more...]

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Lake Geneva Pleasure Cruises from Vevey and Lausanne

March 2, 2020 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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Ferryboats and Pleasure Cruises from Lausanne on Lake Geneva

March 1, 2020 by Henk Bekker in All Lake Geneva Boats & Ferries, Lausanne

SS La Suisse approaching Lausanne-Ouchy

Lake Geneva passenger ferries connect Lausanne with Evian and Thonon while pleasure cruise boats go to Montreux, Nyon, Yvoire, and Genève. Lausanne is one of the best departure ports for cruises on Lake Geneva. A large number of ferry and pleasure boats depart from Lausanne-Ouchy while the Alpine background on these cruises are more spectacular than on excursions nearer … [Read more...]

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Winter Cruises on Lake Geneva Boats, Switzerland

February 18, 2020 by Henk Bekker in All Lake Geneva Boats & Ferries, FP

MS Vevey in Geneva during Winter

During the winter season, CGN pleasure boat cruises on Lac Léman are limited to ferry boats, fondue dinner cruises, and sailings on Sundays. Departures are most common from Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, and Nyon. Cruising on Lake Geneva has been popular with tourists in the Lac Léman region for well over a century. Many boats sail on Switzerland’s largest lake during summer but … [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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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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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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