Montreux Location:
Montreux is a town on the Swiss Riviera, the north shore of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), Europe's largest lake.Montreux Population:
The population of Montreux is around 23,000 people. Famous residents include Vladimir Nabokov, Hemmingway, Byron and Tchaikovsky. You can take a path called the "Sentier Mirabeau" to the cemetery of Clarens, said to be one of the most beautiful parks in the area, where Nabokov and many other celebrities are buried.Montreux Airport Access:
The closest large airport to Montreux is Geneva Airport, about an hour train ride away. A train station adjacent to the airport terminal will allow you to get to Montreux (via Lausanne).Montreux Train Station:
The Montreux Train Station is right in central Montreux. There are frequent and easy connections to Geneva and Lausanne. Montreux is compact and easily walkable, although hilly.Swiss Rail Passes and Special Train Trips from Montreux:
The trains in Switzerland are fast and efficient, and for those afraid of driving on winding mountain roads a godsend. See the many Swiss Rail Passes available. For a special day trip, check out the Chocolate Train, which takes you on a scenic ride to a the Nesle chocolate factory for tasting.Montreux Jazz Festival:
One of Montreux's premier events since 1967, the Montreux Jazz festival is held in the summer (June 30-July 15th in 2006).Where to Stay in Montreux:
Hotels in Montreux tend to be on the expensive side. Check out the user rated hotels on Venere (book direct or get information).Montreux Attractions: What to Do in Montreux:
Montreux is all about relaxing and enjoying the countryside. For those into elegant spas, Raffles Le Montreux Palace should do nicely.Want a driver's eye view of some stunning Swiss countryside? Check out the panoramic narrow guage railway GoldenPass Railway, the panoramic train service between Montreux and Zweisimmen.
Chillon Castle (or the Chateau de Chillon) is a stunningly beautiful, lakeside, eleventh century castle made famous by Lord Byron in The Prisoner of Chillon 1816.
Take a walk on the Lakeside Promenade Fleuri, linking Montreux on a lakeside path that goes from Vevey to Villenueve.
Take a ride on the lake on a "Belle Epoque" vessel.
