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Montreux is a small town located along the sheltered Geneva Lake bay. The town is surrounded by vineyards and is set against the backdrop of the scenic snow-capped Alps. The town features a mild climate and there are a number of attractions that visitors...more

Montreux, Switzerland

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Montreux is a small town located along the sheltered Geneva Lake bay. The town is surrounded by vineyards and is set against the backdrop of the scenic snow-capped Alps. The town features a mild climate and there are a number of attractions that visitors can see in the area. There are a few Muslim-friendly facilities in Montreux including a mosque and a few vegetarian dining outlets.

Montreux is ideal for wandering around. There are several hiking trails in the surroundings of the town that are good to explore. The Old Town of Montreux is good to walk around and appreciate the historic architecture.

The Château de Chillon is the historic castle in the town and also one of the best known attractions of Switzerland. The castle is located on a small island in Lake Geneva. The Château de Chillon is about 45 minutes walking distance from Montreux. The town also has some good museums namely the Musée National Suisse de l’Audiovisuel and the Musée de Montreux. With numerous hiking trails around Montreux, visitors can have a lot of fun exploring the area.

Montreux is also a good destination for shopping. There are traditional markets and modern shopping malls in the town. The Forum Shopping Mall is a huge mall in the town with a large number of shops. During the Christmas season a special Christmas market is organized in Montreux where visitors can find a wide variety of souvenirs and interesting things to buy.

Nearby Airports

The nearest airport to Montreux is the Geneva Cointrin International Airport. The Geneva Airport is located about 1 hour from Montreux. Cars and trains are the best options to travel to Montreux from the Geneva Airport. 

Halal Restaurants

There are a few Muslim-friendly restaurants in Montreux like Le Palais Oriental. There are also a few restaurants in Montreuxthat serve vegetarian dishes such as The Paradise Restaurant,The Espace Nouveau Metropole, La Locanda, etc.

Mosques

There is just one mosque in Montreux, the Centre Socioculturel des Musulmans de la Riviera.

Things to Do and See in Montreux

  • Château de Chillon
  • Musée National Suisse de l’Audiovisuel
  • Musée de Montreux
  • Riviera Promenade
  • Cruises
  • Hiking
  • Old Town
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