Montreux Traveller Articles -- Written for Travellers by Travellers

Background

Architecture  Montreux has diverse styles of architecture but perhaps the most notable are... Last edited: 31 January 2015 Culture  There is much more to Montreux’s culture than Freddie Mercury or the city’s... Last edited: 31 January 2015 History  The history of Montreux dates to the opening of the second millennium, as the... Last edited: 31 January 2015 Recommended Reading  One can use books like Montreux by Francis Henry Gibble for practical tourist... Last edited: 9 August 2006 Tourist Board Info  Get the glossy brochures and up-to-date calendar of events from the local... Last edited: 5 June 2015 Weather & When to Go  What's the best time of year to visit Montreux?  Montreux shares a micro... Last edited: 31 January 2015

	Transportation
Arriving & Departing  If you are looking to visit Montreux, the Geneva Airport is located about an... Last edited: 31 July 2012 Getting Around  Montreux isn’t a huge city, so it is pretty easy to get around on foot. There... Last edited: 26 July 2011

Things to Do

Day Trips  Although Montreux is a beautiful, scenic city of museums and music, traveling... Last edited: 3 October 2006 Events & Festivals  Montreux Jazz Festival Held in the first half of July each year, the... Last edited: 31 January 2015 Museums & Attractions  MONTREUX MUSEUM The main museum of Montreux is in the old town. You can get... Last edited: 29 May 2013 Nightlife  Montreux does not have a lot of after-hours action but possesses enough to keep... Last edited: 8 August 2006 Activities around Vevey and Montreux  All seasons activities around Vevey and Montreux:  Introduction:  Here are a... Last edited: 23 March 2016 Art Museums with wonderful exhibits  Montreux does not have an art museum but nearby Vevey has the Fondation Jenisch... Last edited: 31 January 2015 Chateau de Chillon  Visit the Château de Chillon (10 minutes by car after Montreux) on the border... Last edited: 27 September 2011 Explore More:  Read traveller reviews on all Montreux Attractions

	Dining Scene
Restaurant Au Parc  This is one of the best Italian restaurant in Montreux--very friendly and great... Last edited: 16 August 2008 Brasserie Du Nouveau Metropole  The Brasserie/Restaurant Espace Nouveau Metropole is a "restaurant" complex... Last edited: 12 August 2009 Explore More:  Read traveller reviews on all Montreux Restaurants

Switzerland: For Foreign Visitors

Banks & Money    Currency  Located in the center of a number of countries in the Euro zone... Last edited: 7 July 2015 Crossing the Border  Switzerland is a member of the Schengen Area (an area consisting of most... Last edited: 7 March 2015 Emergencies  Emergency numbers in Switzerland are as follows: - 117 for the police (real... Last edited: 21 May 2012 Important Phrases  Even though Switzerland is a very small country the mentality of the Swiss can... Last edited: 1 March 2014 Telephones  Payphones are owned by Swisscom and you will have no difficult in finding one... Last edited: 28 January 2014 Tipping & Etiquette  Tipping   There is no obligation to tip anybody in restaurants, cafés, bars... Last edited: 21 October 2014 Vegetarian & Indian Cuisine   VEGETARIAN AND INDIAN FOOD IN SWITZERLAND  Many visitors to Switzerland look... Last edited: 3 May 2016