The charming beauty of local landscapes, an upscale level of service, and interesting sights attracts tourists with a small but so cozy Switzerland. Montreux is considered one of the most popular and prestigious resorts not only in Europe but also in the world. In summer, wealthy travelers come here to enjoy the view of the Alps, Lake Geneva, wander along the promenade, which at one time inspired many writers, poets and composers to create masterpieces.
The town is located on a small hill, it is surrounded on one side by a calm
expanse of water, and on the other - a mountain range, which Switzerland is famous for. Montreux is surrounded by
beautiful landscapes, it has a very mild climate, which is why it is also called the "pearl of the Swiss Riviera". The unique microclimate affected the local vegetation. The city is surrounded by greenery of magnolias, laurels, cypresses, palm trees, almonds. Along the coast there is a boulevard decorated with flowers and interesting sculptures. All this recalls the annual international jazz festival, which Switzerland holds in the middle of summer.
Montreux cannot be ranked among cities with a breathtaking history, a huge number of architectural monuments. He is very rich, far from everyone can afford to relax in this area. Luxury hotels stretching along the coast, striking in their appearance. Active tourists will not be bored; in Montreux, equestrian sports, tennis, water-skiing, and hiking in the mountains are provided for vacationers. In the evening, you can have fun in a bar or casino, dance to incendiary music at a disco, taste the local cuisine in one of the many restaurants, try the famous white wine of the canton of Vaud, which Montreux is so proud of.
Switzerland, the sights of which are of interest to many tourists, boasts both ancient and modern historical, architectural and cultural monuments. Ethnographic enthusiasts can be advised to drop by the Museum of Old Montreux, which tells the history of the city from its founding to the present day. In the old part, near the central station, on the Market Square, there is a statue of the famous Queen soloist - Freddie Mercury.
Chic castles are also famous for Switzerland. Montreux has one of the famous fortresses, which was built in the XIII century. On a small rocky islet is located Chillon Castle, which at one time hit Lord Byron, and he wrote the poem "Prisoner of the Chillon Castle". Tourists can see with their own eyes the ducal chambers, the Knights' Hall of Justice, dungeons and dungeons, a wooden chapel. It seems that everything here is thoroughly saturated with the spirit of the struggle of the Dukes of Savoy with the Protestants.
Montreux hotels await guests throughout the year. Switzerland is beautiful in any season, and a good location allows you to go to every corner of the country. Not far from Montreux is Lausanne with a magnificent Roman amphitheater, Roche, where the Organ Museum is located, Aigle with the Museum of Salt and Wine. Not far from the city is the world's largest labyrinth, water park, children's parks, zoos.