Montreux City Centre is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Freddie Mercury Statue and Montreux Christmas Market.
Discover the most popular places to visit in Montreux
Montreux Christmas Market
9.0/10 (41 reviews)
This lakeside Christmas market dazzles with 170 wooden chalets along Lake Geneva's shores. Watch the Flying Santa soar above while sipping mulled wine beneath the twinkling Alpine lights.
Freddie Mercury Statue
8.8/10 (508 reviews)
This bronze tribute to Queen's frontman stands proudly on Montreux's lakeside promenade. Visit during the annual Freddie Celebration Days in September to experience special events honoring Mercury's legacy.
Montreux Casino
8.2/10 (140 reviews)
This historic lakeside casino inspired Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" after a 1971 fire. Visit the Queen Studio Experience to explore where Freddie Mercury recorded his final album.
Château de Chillon
10.0/10 (3 reviews)
This medieval fortress on Lake Geneva houses 40 rooms of Swiss history, including Byron's famous dungeon. Explore grand halls with alpine views or arrive by boat for a memorable lakeside approach.
Castle Chatelard
8.8/10 (83 reviews)
15th-century Swiss castle with medieval-style apartments offering panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. Experience history with modern comforts in this unique accommodation overlooking Montreux's landscape.
Montreux Convention Center
8.2/10 (50 reviews)
Home to the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival, this lakeside venue offers world-class acoustics against Alpine backdrops. Book early for performances where music icons create unforgettable moments on Lake Geneva's shores.
Place du Marche
9.0/10 (129 reviews)
Stroll through this lakeside square where the iconic Freddie Mercury statue gazes over Lake Geneva. Browse the historic covered market, built with the same steel as the Eiffel Tower, during Friday's vibrant food market.
Montreux Palace Gardens
After visiting Montreux Palace Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Montreux. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
"Location, location, location. That’s really the saving grace for this property but everything else feels like they’ve been coasting for the last twenty years. Staff was fine, nothing standout. One nice touch was that minibar was included each day. Room did have AC.
Room was basic, TV was mounted 15’ from bed and was about 22” model, definitely need an upgrade. Bidet didn’t work, shower/tub was older narrow claustrophobic size. Most egregious issue was Wi-Fi didn’t work, it would drop...
"Great stay here. Easy access to train station and main town with promenade. Staff are very helpful and there is always someone at reception. Rooms are large, with balconies and very clean. We paid for breakfast which has a large selection. Would stay here again."
"We drove and had a parking spot directly outside the front of the hotel. Upon arrival I asked if there was any upgrades to our original room which the hotel accommodated for a small fee. We was blessed with perfected weather and had an excellent view of the lake which made great memories"
"I stayed at this hotel during the Montreux Jazz Festival so the price I paid was extremely high, though this is only to be expected. The room was very large, the bed was comfortable and the room was nicely arranged. On the negative side, this was no air conditioning, which I was expecting for the large sum I paid. The walls were also a little grubby.
The location is excellent, in a very quiet, peaceful location right next to the lake. Queen: The Studio Experience is just a few meters away if...
"No air conditioning. In July, it’s torture. Room was much hotter than it was outside. Couldn’t sleep. We left after one night even though we had already paid for three in advance because it was just too hot and uncomfortable."
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.