Montreux, Switzerland is located in the Lake Geneva region and is considered a cosmopolitan resort. This elegant town is a popular holiday choice for many people. With a pretty lakeside promenade lined with flowers and palm trees, cafes and open-air terraces and small shops, there is plenty to keep you occupied in and around the town. There are also vineyards, which surround Montreux, and the wine in this region is world renowed.

To learn more about the history and life of the town, there are guided walking tours available from April though to September. You might enjoy exploring the old town yourself by wandering through the narrow cobbled streets. You can also explore the town by taking a lake steamer, a small boat that will give you the opportunity to take wonderful pictures of the gorgeous scenery.

A popular tour takes you up to Rochers-de-Naye by cogwheel train. The views from the top are strikingly beautiful as are the variety of flowers located in the alpine garden. For those who love to walk, you can also find some delightful paths through the woods and vineyards, which offer great lake views. For the more adventuresome, there is also hiking available, especially in the alpine terrain of Gstaad.

The mild climate, lakes and mountains make Montreux an ideal setting in order to enjoy many summer sports including swimming, sailing, mountain biking, gliding and rock climbing. Montreux is also a great location because it offers access to regular excursions to other towns in Switzerland and France, which you can visit such as Lausanne, Geneva and Evian.

Just over three kilometres south of Montreux you will find one of the best-preserved medieval castles in all of Europe. This impressive unique historical monument dates back to the 13th century. Château de Chillon is thought to be approximately 1000 years old. The architecture of this castle is astounding and it is definitely worth the visit.

For shopping lovers, you will find many boutiques and shops located throughout the town. The quaint restaurants in Montreux offer specialty French and German cuisine. Make sure to try the chocolate while you are in Switzerland as it’s considered quite the delicacy and some of the best chocolate in the world.

Whether you hire a small boat to take you for a tour around the small towns of Montreux, admire the beautiful scenery or enjoy a live concert, this city is one, which will keep you thoroughly entertained, whether you visit in the summer or in the winter.