| Ancienne-Poste |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux: Live music stage in the former post office of Montreux old town. Mainly Latin music. Fridays and Saturdays, open 7 p.m. Closed in July and August. |
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| Avants (Les) |  |
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| CH-1833 Les Avants: A pretty village in the Heights of Montreux, at an altitude of 1,000 meters. Situated on the MOB narrow-gauge railway line, it is the gateway to Pays-d'Enhaut (Vaud Prealps). |
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| Belmont-sur-Montreux Train Stop |  |
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| : MOB line (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) connecting Montreux to Pays-d'Enhaut (Château-d'Oex), to Saanenland (Gstaad) and to Simmental (Zweisimmen). |
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| Blonay |  |
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| CH-1807 Blonay: A village above Vevey, on the Pléiades Mountain slopes. It's the end station of the railway line of the Blonay-Chamby Railway Museum. |
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| Blonay Train Station | |
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| : Blonay Train Station (Vevey-Pléiades line). Blonay-Chamby Train Museum end station. |
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| Blonay-Chamby |  |
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| CH-1832 Chamby-Montreux: A living Railway Museum above Montreux, in the heights of the Swiss Riviera, with old steam and electrical trains and a 3-km narrow-gauge mountain line. Open Saturday-Sunday from May till October. |
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| Brent |  |
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| CH-1817 Brent: An old village of Montreux, quite famous in the region for its yearly fair, established 1486 (every year in November). |
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| Café-Restaurant du Basset |  |
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| CH-1815 Clarens: A "bistronomical" restaurant in Clarens near Montreux, located Rue des Vaudrès 30, within walking distance of the picturesque Port du Basset marina watched over by Salagnon Island. Member of Swiss Guild of Restaurateurs-Chefs, of the Gold Fish Brotherhood and of Euro-Toques Switzerland. |
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| Caux |  |
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| CH-1824 Caux: High above Montreux, at 1,000-1,200 m above sea, a small village around a beautiful ancient palace, with a breathtaking view over the Lake of Geneva and the mountains. |
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| Caux Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Caveau des Vignerons |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux: Swiss traditional cuisine in the old town of Montreux, at 30bis Rue Industrielle (but the entrance is around the corner, at Rue du Marché). The typical winegrower vault, built around 1900, was hosting a theatre at the time. It's a mythical place, very picturesque, which opens in case of affluence or for groups. The other room (the modern one) is open 7 days a week. |
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| Chailly |  |
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| CH-1816 Chailly: Now a part of the Municipality of Montreux, this village is situated right at the freeway exit. Integrated in the urban area but keeping a small village nucleus. |
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| Chamby Train Stop | |
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| : MOB line (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) connecting Montreux to Pays-d'Enhaut (Château-d'Oex), to Saanenland (Gstaad) and to Simmental (Zweisimmen). Start station of the Blonay-Chamby Train Museum. |
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| Châtelard Train Stop | |
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| : MOB line (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) connecting Montreux to Pays-d'Enhaut (Château-d'Oex), to Saanenland (Gstaad) and to Simmental (Zweisimmen). |
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| Chernex |  |
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| CH-1822 Chernex-sur-Montreux: The village of Chernex, the hamlet of Chamby, terminus of the scenic steam train Blonay-Chamby, Sonzier with its easy access to the natural splendours of the Gorges du Chauderon are located between lake, vineyards, and mountains. |
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| Chernex Train Stop | |
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| : MOB line (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) connecting Montreux to Pays-d'Enhaut (Château-d'Oex), to Saanenland (Gstaad) and to Simmental (Zweisimmen). |
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| Chillon (Château de) |  |
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| CH-1820 Veytaux: Castle of Chillon, one of the most beautiful medieval castles of Switzerland, in Veytaux near Montreux, on the Swiss Riviera. A very interesting castle-museum! |
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| Clarens |  |
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| CH-1815 Clarens: A small village in the Municipality of Montreux, on the Swiss Riviera, linked to the souvenir of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky and many others. |
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| Col de Jaman | |
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| : Col de Jaman, near Dent de Jaman (Jaman Peak, alt. 1875 m), is a mountain pass connecting the Swiss Riviera to the Pays-d'Enhaut and Saanenland, in the Prealps. Bad road from Les Avants, no road to the other side. |
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| Collonge Funicular Station | |
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| : Territet-Glion funicular railway, intermediary station. In Glion, connection with the MGN cogwheel train Montreux-Rochers-de-Naye. In Territet, connection with the local trains of the railway line Geneva-Milano. |
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| Crêt-d´y-Bau Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Décal´Quai |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux: Alternative cultural centre in Montreux, on the train station platform. Artists, workshops, concerts and more. |
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| Dent de Jaman |  |
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| : 1,875 m above the sea, this wild peak looks unattainable when you see it from Montreux. But it's easily reachable by a trail, and the panoramic view from the summit is breathtaking! |
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| Embarcadère de Clarens | |
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| : Clarens Boat Dock, CGN (Lake Geneva Navigation General Company). |
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| Embarcadère de Montreux | |
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| : Montreux Boat Dock, CGN (Lake Geneva Navigation General Company). |
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| Embarcadère de Territet | |
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| : Territet Boat Dock, CGN (Lake Geneva Navigation General Company). |
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| Embarcadère de Veytaux-Chillon | |
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| : Veytaux-Chillon Boat Dock, CGN (Lake Geneva Navigation General Company). |
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| Embarcadère de Villeneuve | |
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| : Villeneuve Boat Dock, CGN (Lake Geneva Navigation General Company). |
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| Empire Skate Building |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux: The Empire Skate Building is a large indoor skatepark in Montreux, near the train station. Tuesday-Sunday 2-9pm (Wednesday and Saturday opening 1pm, Sunday closing 8pm). |
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| Exit 15 Montreux (a) | |
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| : A9 (E27/E62) freeway, exit 15 (when coming from Valais). |
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| Exit 15 Montreux (b) | |
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| : A9 (E27/E62) freeway, exit 15 (when coming from Lausanne, Fribourg, Vevey). |
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| Exit 16 Villeneuve (a) | |
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| : A9 (E27/E62) freeway, exit 16 (when coming from Lausanne, Fribourg, Vevey). |
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| Exit 16 Villeneuve (b) | |
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| : A9 (E27/E62) freeway, exit 16 (when coming from Valais). |
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| Fontanivent Train Stop | |
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| : MOB line (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) connecting Montreux to Pays-d'Enhaut (Château-d'Oex), to Saanenland (Gstaad) and to Simmental (Zweisimmen). |
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| Gare de Clarens | |
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| : CFF line Geneva-Lausanne-Vevey-Montreux-Sion-Brig, local trains. |
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| Gare de Territet | |
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| : CFF line Geneva-Lausanne-Vevey-Montreux-Sion-Brig, local trains. |
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| Gare de Veytaux-Chillon | |
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| : CFF line Geneva-Lausanne-Vevey-Montreux-Sion-Brig, local trains. |
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| Gare de Villeneuve | |
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| : CFF line Geneva-Lausanne-Vevey-Montreux-Sion-Brig, local trains. |
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| Glion |  |
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| CH-1823 Glion: The village overlooking Montreux, on the road to Caux and on the MGN railway line connecting Montreux to the Rochers-de-Naye summit. |
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| Glion Funicular Station | |
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| : Territet-Glion funicular railway, uphill station. Connection with the MGN cogwheel train Montreux-Rochers-de-Naye. In Territet, connection with the local trains of the railway line Geneva-Milano. |
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| Glion Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. Connection with Territet-Glion funicular. |
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| Glion-Alpes Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Glion-Collège Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Gorges du Chauderon |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux: Only a few minutes away from Montreux Old Town, a wild track along the Baye river, a cool hike during hot summer days. Many hikes possible, up to Les Avants and beyond. |
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| Grangettes (Les) |  |
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| CH-1844 Villeneuve: The natural reserve of Grangettes is what remains of the Rhône river marshes that covered the plain until the 19th century. It is an important protected site with many paths and trails for hikers. |
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| Haut-de-Caux Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Il Brigantino |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux: Very good Italian restaurant in Montreux, near the train station, the Montreux Palace, and the Music and Convention Centre. Closed on Sundays. Known for its vast and varied wine list, and good service, La Couronne specializes in Italian dishes. Enjoy a range of fresh pasta, pizza, antipasti, meat, fresh fish, and seafood at reasonable prices. |
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| Jaman Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Jor Train Stop | |
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| : MOB line (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) connecting Montreux to Pays-d'Enhaut (Château-d'Oex), to Saanenland (Gstaad) and to Simmental (Zweisimmen). |
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| La Perche Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Le Tremblex Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Les Avants Train Stop | |
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| : MOB line (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) connecting Montreux to Pays-d'Enhaut (Château-d'Oex), to Saanenland (Gstaad) and to Simmental (Zweisimmen). Connection with the funicular to Sonloup. |
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| Les Avants-Sonloup | |
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| : Les Avants-Sonloup funicular railway, downhill station. Spring: narcissus flower fields. Summer and autumn: hikes. Winter: toboggan run on the road from Sonloup. Connection with the MOB train from Montreux. |
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| Les Cases Train Stop | |
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| : MOB line (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) connecting Montreux to Pays-d'Enhaut (Château-d'Oex), to Saanenland (Gstaad) and to Simmental (Zweisimmen). |
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| Les Echets Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Les Planches Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Merdasson |  |
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| : 1,858 m above the sea, this mountain situated between Dent de Jaman and Rochers-de-Naye looks like a pyramid when seen from Montreux. Easily reachable for a hike, as the train to Naye stops at La Perche, just 60 m below the summit. |
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| Montreux |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux: Located on the shore of Lake Geneva and on the first slopes of the Prealps, Montreux hosts the famous Montreux Jazz Festival and the Christmas Market. It's an ideal starting point to discover the Swiss Riviera. |
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| Montreux Jazz Festival |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux: World-famous music festival, every year in July. Programme unveiled every year in April. Paying and free concerts. |
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| Montreux Museum |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux 3: Montreux Historical Museum, from the prehistoric times till the touristic era. Open every day from March 25 1 till November 6, 2016, 10-12 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. |
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| Montreux Noël |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux 1: The most beautiful Christmas Market of Switzerland, every year in Montreux and around from the end of November till Christmas. Next edition: November 25-December 24, 2016. |
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| Montreux Tourist Info |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux: Where to find touristic information and support in Montreux: in a pavilion on the lake promenade, in the center of town. |
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| Montreux Train Station (CFF) | |
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| : Montreux CFF Train Station, line Geneva-Lausanne-Vevey-Sion-Brig-Milano. On Avenue des Alpes, parallel to Grand-Rue (Main Street) along the lakeshore. |
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| Montreux Train Station (MOB/MGN) | |
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| : Montreux Train Station, MOB (Montreux-Gstaad-Zweisimmen) and MGN (Montreux-Glion-Rochers-de-Naye) lines. Platforms mountain-side, parallel to the main railway lines. |
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| Montreux-Collège Train Stop | |
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| : MOB line (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) connecting Montreux to Pays-d'Enhaut (Château-d'Oex), to Saanenland (Gstaad) and to Simmental (Zweisimmen). |
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| Paccot Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Planchamp Train Stop | |
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| : MOB line (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) connecting Montreux to Pays-d'Enhaut (Château-d'Oex), to Saanenland (Gstaad) and to Simmental (Zweisimmen). |
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| Planches (Les) |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux: Montreux Old Town, easy to reach from downtown (10min walk). The real Montreux, a kind of little Montmartre with artists, workshops, restaurants, etc. Starting point for hikes in the mountains. |
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| Post Office Montreux | |
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| : Just beside the train station. Cash machine available. |
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| Rochers-de-Naye (Les) |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux: High above Montreux, 2,045m over the sea, only reachable by train or trek, a unique mountain paradise and starting point for many spectacular hikes. Breathtaking panoramas over lake and hinterland. |
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| Rochers-de-Naye Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Sendy-Sollard Train Stop | |
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| : MOB line (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) connecting Montreux to Pays-d'Enhaut (Château-d'Oex), to Saanenland (Gstaad) and to Simmental (Zweisimmen). |
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| Sonchaux |  |
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| : A hamlet above Veytaux and Chillon Castle. Spectacular view of Lake Geneva. Paragliding and hang gliding starting point. Reachable by a paved road from Villeneuve (or by a forest road from Caux). |
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| Sonloup | |
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| : Les Avants-Sonloup funicular railway, uphill station. Spring: narcissus flower fields. Summer and autumn: hikes. Winter: toboggan run on the road to Les Avants. |
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| Sonzier Train Stop | |
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| : MOB line (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) connecting Montreux to Pays-d'Enhaut (Château-d'Oex), to Saanenland (Gstaad) and to Simmental (Zweisimmen). |
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| Tavel |  |
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| CH-1815 Clarens: Tavel, just above Clarens, is one of the small villages that make up this constellation of places known as Montreux. |
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| Territet |  |
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| CH-1821 Territet: A former tourist mecca, internationally known resort, with an important architectural heritage. It's the village where Sissi, Empress of Austria, was sojourning when she was assassinated as she went in Geneva for a lake cruise. |
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| Territet Funicular Station | |
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| : Territet-Glion funicular railway, downhill station. Connection with the local trains of the railway line Geneva-Milano. In Glion, connection with the MGN cogwheel railway line (Montreux-Rochers-de-Naye). |
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| Théâtre de l´Odéon |  |
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| CH-1844 Villeneuve: Little theater in the main street of Villeneuve, near Montreux. Plays in French. |
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| Théâtre Montreux-Riviera |  |
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| CH-1820 Montreux: A little theater in the old town of Montreux. Specialized in comedy plays (in French only) since 1952. |
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| Toveyre Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Valmont Train Stop | |
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| : MGN Cogwheel Train Line (Montreux-Glion-Naye). Start in Montreux, end at Rochers-de-Naye. This line serves also Glion and Caux, two villages above Montreux. |
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| Veytaux |  |
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| CH-1820 Veytaux: Believe it or not, the Castle of Chillon is not situated in Montreux, but in Veytaux, the only village that refused to join the new Commune of Montreux back in 1962. |
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| Villard (Vallon de) |  |
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| CH-1832 Chamby: Above Montreux, on the other side of the mountain overlooking Les Avants to the west, the beautiful Villard Valley is a perfect place for hikes and, in May, to see incredible fields of narcissus. |
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| Villeneuve |  |
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| CH-1844 Villeneuve: The last town on the northern shore of Lake Léman (Lake of Geneva), gate to the Chablais area. Natural reserve of Les Grangettes just nearby, for nice hikes. |
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| Villeneuve Tourist Info |  |
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| CH-1844 Villeneuve: Where to find touristic information and support in Villeneuve (near Montreux): near the train station. |
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| Vuarennes Train Stop | |
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| : MOB line (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) connecting Montreux to Pays-d'Enhaut (Château-d'Oex), to Saanenland (Gstaad) and to Simmental (Zweisimmen). |
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