The city of Montreux is known all over the world for its private private schools and beauty institutions, nightclubs, cabarets, bars and casinos, jazz and classical music festivals, the Golden Rose TV Festival and the Festival of Laughter. The exhibition center constantly hosts international exhibitions and fairs, including the International Tele Symposium. On the small rocky island off the coast of Montre lies the famous Scythian castle of the 13th century, personally sung by Byron.

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City code

8-10-4121-telephone number

How to get here

Flight to Geneva, then transfer about an hour (60 km).

Before Montreux, trains run from Geneva (Sfr26, 70 minutes, departures every hour) and Lausanne (Sfr9.80, 25 minutes, three times per hour). On the way to Interlaken, GoldenPass Panoramic offers amazing views of the mountains and the fabulous nature of Switzerland (transfer to Zweisimmen and Spiez, Sfr60, 3 hours, once a day).

Climate

Montreux weather forecast for 10 days

A bit of history

Once Montreux was a miniature fishing village, where the winemakers also lived .But since the 19th century, fate has prepared Montreux a different path - the town turns into one of the largest resorts in Europe .It attracts aristocrats and bohemians, artists and writers from many countries to pass the popular "grape course" of treatment .In 1904, Montreux Palace hotel was opened in Montreux, which still remains not only a landmark of the city, an important part of its history, but also one of the most popular hotels on the shores of Lake Geneva .

The world-famous song "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple was created not without the help of one regrettable event in Montreux. December 4, 1971 during a concert of Frank Zappa, one of the fans fired a rocket launcher into the ceiling of the casino Montreux, where the concert was held. A fire broke out that destroyed the building, and a picture of smoke above the water smashed into the memory of the group members who saw it from the window of their hotel.

Christmas Market

Every Christmas in Montreux, there are fairs. The main street of the city (Grand 'Rue) and the lake promenade are lined with wooden chalets, where you can buy local wine (tasting is free and offered everywhere), chocolate and local crafts. The atmosphere during these fairs is magical. Children enjoy the pleasure of the Pere Noel Park, where in 2006 an ice rink and a mini train appeared.

Bars or where to spend an evening

The terrace of Suisse-Majestic (45 avenue des Alpes, opposite the train station) offers really good prices for Switzerland and a great view. Here the saxophonist plays live music in the evenings with a drum machine, and plays well.

The pub in English style The White Horse (28 Grand Rue) in the evenings is always crowded with local youth. And they can be understood: there is a good choice of beer and darts.

Those who are looking for a special place for a special event should pay attention to the terrace of Le Palais Oriental (Quai Ernest Ansermet 6) - amazing and very romantic views, together with a terrific dinner in stock.

Montreux Jazz Festival

Treatment in Montreux

Many people go to Montreux for beauty and health. Here is the famous clinic La Prairie, which provides a full range of services for face and body care, the restoration of the nervous system, getting rid of excess weight and plastic surgery. Recreation in Montreux can be very active: tennis, water skiing, horse riding, hiking (long walks in the mountains). Evenings are usually occupied by visiting taverns, restaurants and wine cellars.

Book popular Montreux hotels at the best prices

Fairmont Le Montreux Palace from 17 432 rubles Montreux Avenue Claude Nobs 2 Royal Plaza Montreux & Spa from 10 718 rubles Montreux Avenue Claude Nobs 7 Les Résidences du National de Montreux from 32 217 rubles Montreux Av des Planches 19
Golf Hotel René Capt from 8 071 rubles Montreux Rue Bon Port 33-35 Villa Eden Palace Au Lac from 9 878 rubles Montreux Rue du Quai 12 Eurotel Montreux from 7 877 rubles Montreux Grand Rue 81
Hotel Bristol & Spa Bristol from 7 683 rubles Montreux Avenue de Chillon 63 Bon Port from 5 488 rubles Montreux Rue du Theater 4 La Rouvenaz from 7 748 rubles Montreux rue du marche 1

Entertainment, excursions and attractions Montreux

The main attraction of the city is the building of the hotel "Montreux Palace", where once the celebrities and the powerful of this world stopped. For example, Vladimir Nabokov from 1960 until his death (in 1977) lived in a hotel room with his wife Vera. They have rented rooms here since 1964. The writer is also buried nearby, in the cemetery of the town of Clarens.

At one time here rested Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leo Tolstoy and Igor Stravinsky. In honor of the latter, a concert hall in Montreux is named. And on the embankment of the city there is a monument to Freddie Mercury.

Today the city is famous for its jazz festival, which is held annually since 1967 in early July.

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