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Montreux on the Swiss Riviera of Lake Geneva is famous for the Jazz Festival, Château de Chillon, and the flower-lined lakeside promenade. The mild climate and the Lavaux vineyards create a Mediterranean atmosphere.

What awaits you

City tripHikingCampingMuseumsLocal cuisineNatureWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 27°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (9°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
8°
Jan
10°
Feb
13°
Mar
15°
Apr
20°
May
24°
Jun
26°
Jul
27°
Aug
21°
Sep
20°
Oct
12°
Nov
9°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
10h
May
11h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
16d
Jan
12d
Feb
13d
Mar
15d
Apr
13d
May
17d
Jun
14d
Jul
13d
Aug
13d
Sep
13d
Oct
18d
Nov
17d
Dec

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Montreux as a Vacation Destination

Montreux is an excellent choice for city breaks, hiking trips, camping holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 26°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan