City Break

Montreux – Wine and Views on the Swiss Riviera

The charming town of Montreux is located on the shores of Lake Geneva and attracts visitors with its regional cuisine, excellent wine and picturesque landscapes. The city has a lot to offer: During your Montreux city break, explore the impressive Chillon Castle right on the water or enjoy a wine tasting in the vineyards of Lavaux.

4 days / 3 nights

from £ 490

Planning

City by the lake with surrounding wooded hills and mountains in the background.

Planning

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Highlights

Montreux on the Swiss Riviera
Experience history up close at Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva
The spectacular vineyards of Lavaux – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wine tasting in the vineyards

A hillside town surrounded by trees with a lake in the foreground.

A medieval castle by a lake under a cloudy sky.

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Itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Arrival in Montreux
Day 2 Visit Chillon Castle
Day 3 Wine tasting in Lavaux
Day 4 Return journey from Montreux

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Montreux – Wine and Views on the Swiss Riviera

Day 1

Arrival in Montreux

Itinerary

You travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Montreux.

Overnight stay in Montreux

Day 2

Visit Chillon Castle

Itinerary

Use the Riviera Card and discover Montreux and the surrounding area. For example, visit Chillion Castle and indulge yourself in a restaurant.

Overnight stay in Montreux

An old castle on the lakeshore, surrounded by mountains under a cloudy sky.

Day 3

Wine tasting in Lavaux

Itinerary

Hop on the train and travel 30 minutes to Puidoux, in the heart of the Lavaux wine region. A short walk will take you to Domaine Gaillard et Fils for a wine tasting.

Overnight stay in Montreux

A hand holding a wine glass with white wine in front of a landscape with vineyards and a lake.

Day 4

Return journey from Montreux

Itinerary

Travel by public transport from Montreux to the end point of your trip in Switzerland.

City view by the lake with mountains in the background.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

May to October

Recommended travel period

May to October

High season

June to September

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Perfect combination
The Montreux Riviera, the vineyards of Lavaux and the famous Chillon Castle. The perfect combination for a relaxing city break.
Stewart