Montreux
A Lake Geneva shore town in the Swiss canton of Vaud, Montreux sits at the foot of the Alps with a walkable waterfront, a dense food-and-drink scene, and scenic viewpoints across the water and into the mountains. The wider region, known as the Swiss Riviera, is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites and lined with Belle Époque hotels and palaces. A tourist draw since the 19th century, the town benefits from a mild climate unusual for its Alpine setting.
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- Population25,984
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Montreux: quick answers
Where is Montreux?
Montreux is in Vaud, Switzerland, about 45 km28 miles in a straight line from Fribourg.
How do you get to Montreux?
The nearest airport is Sion (SIR), about 50 min away by road. The nearest train station is Montreux, about 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Montreux?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C63°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C29°F. The wettest month is July, with about 174 mm6.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Montreux?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 49 restaurants, 20 cafés and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Montreux?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Fribourg, Gruyères and Yverdon-les-Bains.