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AigleAdministration communalePlace du Marché 1 - POBox 500 CH-1860 Aigle +41 24 468 41 11 |
> SLIDESHOW >A small town in Chablais, renowned for its wines, its Vine and Wine Museum, and its World Cycling Center. Start of roads to various mountain destinations (Les Diablerets, Leysin, Pays-d'Enhaut, and more). |
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AllamanAdministration communaleCH-1165 Allaman +41 21 807 34 56 |
> SLIDESHOW >A charming village on La Côte, just south of Aubonne. The castle is transformed in residencies and cannot be visited, and the houses of the village are decorated with great taste and amazing surprises. |
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AranMontreux-Riviera TourismePoint i - Place de la Gare CH-1096 Cully +41 21 962 84 54 |
> SLIDESHOW >A winegrowers' hamlet in the heart of Lavaux, just above Villette, enshrined in beautiful vineyards. Once upon a time, Aran and Villette were an independent municipality, now they are part of Bourg-en-Lavaux. |
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AubonneGreffe municipalPlace du Marché 12 CH-1170 Aubonne +41 21 821 51 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >A beautiful little town on a hill of La Côte area, between Morges and Nyon. Alexandre Yersin, the bacteriologist who discovered the bubonic plague bacillus, was born here. |
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Avants (Les)Société des Intérêts des AvantsGare MOB CH-1833 Les Avants +41 21 964 55 35 |
> SLIDESHOW >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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AvenchesAvenches TourismePlace de l'Eglise 3 CH-1580 Avenches +41 26 676 99 22 |
> SLIDESHOW >Aventicum, the former Roman Empire capital of Switzerland, then named Helvetia... a must-visit! The ancient Roman amphitheater, nowadays, hosts famous opera and rock music festivals. |
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BexAdministration communaleRue Centrale 1 CH-1880 Bex +41 24 463 02 67 |
> SLIDESHOW >A little town of Chablais Vaudois, in a winegrowers area, famous for its Salt Mines (cool visit). Start of roads to the Vaud Alps (Villars, Gryon, Grand Muveran area, Col de la Croix). |
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BlonayAdministration communaleRue des Oches 5 - Case postale 171 CH-1807 Blonay +41 21 926 82 30 |
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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BonvillarsAdministration communaleRue de la Laiterie CH-1427 Bonvillars +41 24 436 12 50 |
> SLIDESHOW >The winegrowers village of Bonvillars, on the shores of Lake of Neuchâtel, gives its name to one of the six AOC of Vaud. Less known than the ones of Lavaux, Chablais and La Côte, the wines of the area are nevertheless among the best of Vaud! |
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Bourg-en-LavauxMontreux-Riviera TourismePoint i - Place de la Gare CH-1096 Cully/Lavaux +41 21 962 84 54 |
> SLIDESHOWS >Not really a town but the union of five winegrowers' villages of Lavaux: Aran-Villette, Grandvaux, Cully, Riex and Epesses. This administrative reunion is in force since 2011. |
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BrentSociété villageoise de Brent et environsCase postale 28 CH-1817 Brent (n.d.) |
An old village of Montreux, quite famous in the region for its yearly fair, established 1486 (every year in November). |
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Bret (Lac de)Administration communale de Puidoux CH-1070 Puidoux +41 21 946 03 80 |
> SLIDESHOW >A small lake in Jorat, the hinterland above Lavaux, a real nice place for a walk between water and forest... |
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BursinsCommune de BursinsPlace du Soleil 1 CH-1183 Bursins +41 21 824 14 53 |
> SLIDESHOW >The winegrowers village of Bursins, near Nyon, is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. The Church of Saint-Martin, a former Clunisian Priory, is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. |
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Calamin (Epesses)Lavaux Patrimoine mondialSentier des Vinches 2 CH-1091 Grandvaux +41 21 946 15 74 |
> SLIDESHOW >Calamin is not a village and not even a hamlet of Lavaux, it's a tiny 16-hectare vineyard area on the territory of Epesses, producing one of the best white wines of Switzerland. The wineyards of Lavaux are a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. |
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CauxSociété de DéveloppementPO Box 6 CH-1824 Caux - |
> SLIDESHOW >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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ChaillyAssociation des Intérêts de Chailly, Baugy, Les CrêtsCase postale 7 CH-1816 Chailly +41 21 964 72 22 |
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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ChampagneAdministration communaleRue du Village 1 CH-1424 Champagne +41 24 436 04 20 |
> SLIDESHOW >Champagne? Not the home of Dom Pérignon, but a small winegrowers village above Lake Neuchâtel... Located in the Bonvillars AOC vineyards, the local wine can't be named Champagne... but it's genuine Champagne wine anyway, mostly white Chasselas. |
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ChardonneAdministration communaleRue du Village 19 - Case postale 31 CH-1803 Chardonne +41 21 921 49 24 |
> SLIDESHOW >A winegrowers village at the gates of Vevey, on the slopes of Mont Pèlerin, where the Lavaux vineyards area meets the Swiss Riviera. |
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Château-d´OexChâteau-d'Oex TourismeLa Place CH-1660 Château-d'Oex +41 26 924 25 25 |
> SLIDESHOW >Halfway between Gruyères and Gstaad at an altitude of 1,000 metres, Château-d'Oex is the principal town of the Pays-d'Enhaut and an ideal destination for all those seeking peace and relaxation through sport. |
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ChernexSociété de Développement de ChernexCP 37 CH-1822 Chernex-sur-Montreux (n.d.) |
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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ChexbresGreffe municipal CH-1605 Chexbres +41 21 946 22 31 |
> SLIDESHOW >A wine-growing village with great local vintages. With its breathtaking views on Lake Geneva, it is nicknamed Balcon du Léman in French (Lake Geneva Balcony). |
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ClarensAssociation des Intérêts de ClarensRue du Lac 140 CH-1815 Clarens +41 21 964 70 06 |
> SLIDESHOW >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 des MossesOffice du Tourisme Les Mosses-La LécheretteRoute du Col des Mosses 106 CH-1862 Les Mosses +41 24 491 14 66 |
> SLIDESHOW >The mountain pass connecting Aigle (Chablais area, between Lake Geneva and Valais) with Château-d'Oex (Pays-d'Enhaut, Prealpine area of Canton de Vaud). Summer hikes and winter sports in a beautiful landscape. |
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Col du PillonOffice du Tourisme des DiableretsChemin du Collège 2 CH-1865 Les Diablerets +41 24 492 00 10 |
Pillon Pass, at an altitude of 1546m, is a mountain pass connecting Ormont-Dessus (Les Diablerets, Vaud Alps) to Gsteig, above Gstaad (Saanenland). |
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ConciseAdministration communaleEn Chenaux 6 - Case Postale 102 CH-1426 Concise +41 24 434 62 62 |
> SLIDESHOW >Between lakeshore and Mont-Aubert, Concise is the last village of Canton de Vaud, at the border of Canton de Neuchâtel. Its vineyards are part of the AOC Bonvillars and produce some of the best wines of the area. |
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CorseauxGreffe municipalRue du Village 4 CH-1802 Corseaux +41 21 925 40 11 |
A little village at the gates of Vevey, on the Swiss Riviera. |
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Corsier-sur-VeveyAdministration communaleRue du Château 4 - Case postale 75 CH-1804 Corsier-sur-Vevey +41 21 925 92 90 |
At the gates of Vevey, on the Swiss Riviera, the village where Charlie Chaplin retired and lived until his death. |
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CullyMontreux-Riviera TourismePoint i - Place de la Gare CH-1096 Cully/Lavaux +41 21 962 84 54 |
> SLIDESHOW >On the shores of Lake Geneva, a village at the heart of Lavaux, hosting the famous Cully Jazz Festival every year in April. Administrative center of Bourg-en-Lavaux municipality, regrouping the villages of Cully, Aran, Villette, Grandvaux, Cully, Riex and Epesses. |
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Dézaley (Puidoux)Administration communale CH-1070 Puidoux +41 21 946 03 80 |
> SLIDESHOW >Above the hamlet of Treytorrens-en-Dézaley, this area is one of the most famous wine terroirs of Lavaux. |
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Diablerets (Les)Office du Tourisme des DiableretsChemin du Collège 2 CH-1865 Les Diablerets +41 24 492 00 10 |
> SLIDESHOW >Breathe in the pure air of a village at the foot of a glacier, an authentic village, where the beauty of the scenery and the warmth of the hospitality make one! |
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EpessesLavaux Patrimoine mondialSentier des Vinches 2 CH-1091 Grandvaux +41 21 946 15 74 |
> SLIDESHOW >A village that has put its heart and soul into winegrowing, and whose name alone is enough to thrill any connoisseur of fine wines. Epesses is home to the vines of the legendary Calamin white wine, well known to fans of Chasselas. |
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Etivaz (L´)Coopérative des producteurs de fromage d'alpage L'Etivaz AOCCH-1660 L'Etivaz +41 26 924 62 81 |
> SLIDESHOW >In the summer, the herds of L'Etivaz AOC producers fill the pasturelands of Alps and Prealps of canton Vaud, which feature hundreds of kilometres of marked pedestrian trails between the Diablerets glacier (3,000 m) and the vineyards of Lavaux. |
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FéchyAdministration communalePlace du Saugey 11 CH-1173 Féchy +41 21 821 12 40 |
> SLIDESHOW >A charming winegrowers village in the heart of La Côte, producing one of the most famous white wines of Switzerland. |
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GlionAIG - Association des Intérêts de GlionCase postale 16 CH-1823 Glion --- |
> SLIDESHOW >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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Gorges du ChauderonSociété de développement de la Vieille-Ville de Montreux c/o Vincent Favrod, présidentQuartier des Tilleuls 6 CH-1820 Montreux +41 21 963 46 67 |
> SLIDESHOW >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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GrandsonMaison des TerroirsRue Haute 13 CH-1422 Grandson +41 24 445 60 60 |
> SLIDESHOW >Grandson lies 3 km north of Yverdon-les-Bains, on the west side of the Lake of Neuchâtel, at the foot of the Jura Mountains. You should visit its beautiful church as well as its castle, featuring a quite extraordinary museum. |
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GrandvauxLavaux Patrimoine mondialSentier des Vinches 2 CH-1091 Grandvaux +41 21 946 15 74 |
> SLIDESHOW >A winegrowers' village just above Cully, belonging since 2011 to the new municipality named Bourg-en-Lavaux. The great graphic novelist Hugo Pratt spent the end of his life here and a statue of Corto Maltese now overlooks the breathtaking panorama of Lavaux. |
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Grottes de VallorbeCH-1337 Vallorbe +41 21 843 22 74 |
> SLIDESHOW >The Vallorbe Caves, a journey to the center of the Earth, on the road connecting Vallorbe to the Joux Valley, in the Jura Vaudois (western area of the Jura mountain range). |
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GryonOffice du TourismePl. de Barboleuse CH-1882 Gryon +41 24 498 00 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >Gryon and its sister resort Villars are among the 15 ski resorts, out of a hundred in Switzerland, that possess, since 1998, the famous label Families Welcome confered by the Swiss Tourism Federation. |
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JongnyGreffe municipalRoute de Châtel 38 CH-1805 Jongny +41 21 921 57 69 |
Near Vevey, on the Swiss Riviera, Jongny is a village built on the southern slope of the Mont-Pèlerin summit, at some 600m above sea level. |
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JuraparcFamille BlancChalet-Restaurant du Mont d'Orzeires CH-1342 Le Pont-Vallorbe +41 21 843 17 35 |
> SLIDESHOW >A theme park at Mont d'Orzeires Pass, between Vallorbe and Joux Valley, where you can watch American bisons, bears, wolves and Przewalski horses. |
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Lac de MoratMorat TourismeFranz. Kirchgasse 6 - Postfach 210 CH-3280 Morat +41 26 670 51 12 |
> SLIDESHOW >One of the three lakes situated at the foot of the Jura mountain range, in the western part of Switzerland. On the southern shore lies the medieval town of Murten (Morat) and to the north you'll see the vineyards of Mount Vully. |
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LausanneLausanne TourismeAv. de Rhodanie 2 - POBox 49 CH-1000 Lausanne 6 +41 21 613 73 21 |
> SLIDESHOW >Lausanne, historical crossroads just around the corner! Capital of the Canton of Vaud, it's the smallest of the 5 biggest towns of Switzerland. |
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Lavey-les-BainsAdministration communale de Lavey-MorclesRue Centrale 16 CH-1892 Lavey-Village +41 24 485 12 33 |
Near St-Maurice (gate to Valais), the last town in Canton of Vaud, famous for its thermal baths. |
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Lavey-VillageAdministration communale de Lavey-MorclesRue Centrale 16 CH-1892 Lavey-Village +41 24 485 12 33 |
Close to Saint-Maurice (gate to Valais), the last town in Canton of Vaud, famous for its thermal baths, situated south of the village. |
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Le BrassusAdministration communaleCH-1347 Le Sentier +41 21 845 17 21 |
Situated in Joux Valley near the French border, Le Brassus is the last village before Marchairuz Pass (road to Lake Léman) and Parc Jurassien Vaudois (nature park). |
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Le LieuAdministration communaleGreffe municipal CH-1345 Le Lieu +41 21 841 11 20 |
A small village in Joux Valley, among pastures and forests, with a magnificent view over the tiny Ter Lake. |
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Le PontAdministration communaleHôtel de Ville CH-1344 L'Abbaye +41 21 841 16 33 |
> SLIDESHOW >In the heart of Joux Valley, just between Lake of Joux and Lake Brenet, Le Pont is an ideal starting point for many hikes around the lakes or up to the Dent de Vaulion (Vaulion Tooth), a mountain with a breathtaking view on the whole valley. |
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Le SentierAdministration communaleCH-1347 Le Sentier +41 21 845 17 21 |
Situated at the western end of Lake of Joux in the Joux Valley, Le Sentier is a village where many luxury Swiss watchmakers are based (Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin...). |
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Les TenassesCoopérative des PléiadesCase postale 12 CH-1807 Blonay +41 21 926 82 30 |
The Tenasses marsh and peat bog is a protected area of national importance located near Lally, above Blonay, close to the summit of the Pléiades, which marks the beginning of the Vaud Pre-Alps. |
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LeysinLeysin TourismePlace Large CH-1854 Leysin +41 24 494 22 44 |
> SLIDESHOW >Leysin, situated at an altitude of 1,263 m above sea level, enjoys exceptional exposure to the sun and offers a very large range of activities all year round. |
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LucensCommune de LucensPlace de la Couronne 1 CH-1522 Lucens +41 21 906 15 50 |
On the road connecting Lausanne to Avenches, former capital of Roman Helvetia, Lucens nestles in an idyllic landscape of valleys and hills, rivers and forests. Dominated by a proud castle, the small town hosts a unique Sherlock Holmes Museum. |
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LutryGreffe municipalLe Château CH-1095 Lutry +41 21 791 11 11 |
> SLIDESHOW >Along its quayside, Lutry gives an impression of luxury that makes it feel like a bourgeois annex of Lausanne. Yet Lutry is still part of Lavaux, and wandering through its narrow streets reveals all the charm of bygone days. |
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L´AbbayeAdministration communaleHôtel de Ville CH-1344 L'Abbaye +41 21 841 16 33 |
Situated on the eastern shore of Lake of Joux, in the Joux Valley, L'Abbaye is a wonderful village for nautical sports in summer and cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in winter. |
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L´AubersonOffice du Tourisme de Sainte-Croix/Les RassesRue Neuve 10 CH-1450 Sainte-Croix +41 24 455 41 42 |
> SLIDESHOW >A village near Sainte-Croix, over Yverdon-les-Bains, in the Swiss Jura Mountains. It is famous all over the world for its incredible music-box museum, the Musée Baud, a must-visit. |
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Mont TendreCommune de MontricherRue du Bourg 3 CH-1147 Montricher +41 21 864 43 52 |
> SLIDESHOW >Highest summit of the Swiss Jura Mountains, at 1679m over sea. A great place for a hike, with breathtaking views! |
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Mont-Pèlerin (Le)CH-1801 Le Mont-Pèlerin - Montreux-Vevey Tourisme (Vevey Office)La Grenette, Grande-Place 29 CH-1800 Vevey +41 848 86 84 84 |
A mountain above Chardonne, overlooking the Swiss Riviera and Lavaux. For a panoramic view, take the lift of the Plein Ciel telecom tower! |
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MontreuxAdministration communaleGrand'Rue 73 CH-1820 Montreux +41 21 962 77 77 |
> SLIDESHOWS >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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MorgesOffice du TourismeRue du Château - CP 368 CH-1110 Morges +41 21 801 32 33 |
> SLIDESHOW >A flowered town on the shores of blue Lake Geneva, facing Mont-Blanc, with a beautiful countryside, excellent wines and an impressive castle. |
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MoudonMoudon Région TourismeGrand Rue 25-27 CH-1510 Moudon +41 21 905 88 66 |
A small town rather unknown, as it's not located near the freeway. Situated on the road connecting Lausanne to Avenches, in a bucolic setting, its Upper Town is worth the visit, perched on sandstone cliffs, with stunning views of city and countryside. |
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NyonNyon Région TourismeAvenue Viollier 8 - POBox 1288 CH-1260 Nyon 1 +41 22 365 66 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >Halfway between Geneva and Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva and facing the Mont-Blanc, Nyon is set in a region which offers many possibilities for outdoor activities, relaxation, and cultural activities. |
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OllonAdministration communaleCH-1867 Ollon +41 24 499 01 01 |
> SLIDESHOW >A winegrowers village in Chablais Vaudois (Rhône River Plain between Valais and Lake of Geneva), with a lot of excellent wines. |
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OrbeOffice du tourisme d'Orbe et environsGrand-Rue 1 CH-1350 Orbe +41 24 442 92 37 |
> SLIDESHOW >A town at the foot of the Swiss Jura Mountains, famous for its Roman mosaics, but also for its surrounding vineyards, the beautiful Côtes-de-l'Orbe. |
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OuchySociété de développement et des intérêts d'OuchyCase postale 111 CH-1000 Lausanne 6 +41 21 613 73 21 |
> SLIDESHOW >Ouchy is not really a town, it's the Riviera of Lausanne, on the lakeshore, quite nice and lively during high season. |
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Pléiades (Les)Coopérative des PléiadesCase postale 12 CH-1807 Blonay +41 21 926 82 30 |
> SLIDESHOW >A summit above Blonay, with beautiful panoramas. An ideal place for hikes in summer and cross-country skiing in winter. |
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Planches (Les)Société de développement de la Vieille Ville de MontreuxQuartier des Tilleuls 6 CH-1820 Montreux +41 21 963 46 67 |
> SLIDESHOW >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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PuidouxAdministration communale CH-1070 Puidoux +41 21 946 03 80 |
> SLIDESHOW >The biggest village and commune of Lavaux, at the heart of Dézaley, between Lake of Geneva and Mont-Cheseau. |
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RiexMontreux-Riviera TourismePoint i - Place de la Gare CH-1096 Cully/Lavaux +41 21 962 84 54 |
> SLIDESHOW >A small winegrowers village of Lavaux, overlooking Cully, part of the new Bourg-en-Lavaux administrative area. |
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RivazAdministration communalePlace du Collège CH-1812 Rivaz +41 21 946 16 95 |
> SLIDESHOW >A winegrowers' village at the heart of Lavaux terraced vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Great place for hikes in a breathtaking landscape. |
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RocheAdministration communaleLes Saulniers - Case postale 27 CH-1852 Roche +41 21 960 31 14 |
> SLIDESHOW >A village in Chablais, in front of the Grammont mountain and built against a steep rock face, where you can visit the Swiss Museum of the Organ, hosted in a 15th century building. |
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Rochers-de-Naye (Les)Montreux-Riviera TourismeRue du Théâtre 5 CH-1820 Montreux +41 21 962 84 84 |
> SLIDESHOW >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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RolleOffice du TourismeCH-1180 Rolle +41 21 825 15 35 |
> SLIDESHOW >A little town on the northwestern shore of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) between Nyon and Lausanne, place of birth of Frédéric-César de la Harpe (1754–1838), one of the main actors of the independence of the Canton of Vaud from the Bernese. |
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RomainmôtierGreffe municipal CH-1323 Romainmôtier +41 24 453 15 86 |
> SLIDESHOW >This village is situated in the North of Canton of Vaud, at the foot of the Jura mountains. It takes its name from its famous Roman abbey and monastery founded in the 10th century by Romanus of Condat (Romanum Monasterium). |
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RossinièreOffice du tourisme CH-1658 Rossinière +41 26 924 42 42 |
> SLIDESHOW >Rossinière is quite famous for its Grand Chalet, built in 1754, one of the biggest wood houses of Europe, where the painter Balthus lived until his death. One cannot visit this incredible chalet but you have definitely to see it! |
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RougemontRougemont TourismeCH-1659 Rougemont +41 26 925 11 66 |
> SLIDESHOW >Rougemont is ideally situated in the beautiful Pays-d'Enhaut, approximately half way between the medieval town of Gruyères and the jet-set resort of Gstaad, in Saanenland. |
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Saint-LégierAdministration communaleRoute des Deux-Villages 23 CH-1806 St-Légier +41 21 943 01 20 |
A village above Vevey, on the Swiss Riviera, on the slopes of the Pléiades Mountain. |
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Saint-PrexOffice du tourismePlace de l'Horloge - Case postale 184 CH-1162 St-Prex +41 21 806 50 26 |
> SLIDESHOW >The old town of St-Prex forms a peninsula extending on the north shore of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) and was awarded in 1973 the Wakker Prize for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage. |
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Saint-SaphorinAdministration communale CH-1071 St-Saphorin +41 21 921 49 40 |
> SLIDESHOW >Probably the most picturesque winegrowers' village of Lavaux, an absolute must-see: narrow lanes, archways, and vineyards all around. |
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Saint-SulpiceGreffe municipalRue du Centre 47 - Case postale 177 CH-1025 St-Sulpice +41 21 694 33 50 |
> SLIDESHOW >A little village on the shores of Lake Geneva, at the gates of Lausanne. Beautiful Romanesque church built in the 12th century AD. |
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Saint-TriphonAdministration communale d'Ollon CH-1867 Ollon +41 24 499 01 01 |
> SLIDESHOW >A secret paradise on a hill in the heart of the Rhone Valley, near Ollon. Vineyards, mediaeval remains and botanical garden. |
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Sainte-CroixAdministration communaleRue Neuve 10 CH-1450 Sainte-Croix +41 24 455 41 41 |
> SLIDESHOW >A village located in the Jura Mountains, above Yverdon-les-Bains, at an altitude of 1,086 m. In winter it's a popular winter sports resort and in summer an ideal starting point for hikes on the Jura summits. A place renowned all over the world for its art mechanics, especially music boxes, created by passionate craftsmen. |
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TavelAssociation des Intérêts de TavelCh. Ancien-Four 11 CH-1815 Clarens +41 21 964 50 58 |
Tavel, just above Clarens, is one of the small villages that make up this constellation of places known as Montreux. |
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TerritetAssociation des Intérêts de TerritetAvenue de Chillon 59 CH-1821 Territet +41 21 961 23 16 |
> SLIDESHOW >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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Tour-de-Peilz (La)Maison de CommuneGrand-Rue 46 CH-1814 La Tour-de-Peilz +41 21 977 01 11 |
> SLIDESHOW >A little town nested between Vevey and Montreux, on the Swiss Riviera. The Swiss Museum of Games is located in the Castle of La Tour-de-Peilz. |
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TreytorrensAdministration communale de Puidoux CH-1070 Puidoux +41 21 946 03 80 |
> SLIDESHOW >One of the hamlets of the Puidoux municipality, on the shores of Lake Léman (Lake Geneva). It's the heart of the Dézaley vineyards area. |
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VallorbeOffice du tourismeGrandes-Forges 11 - Case postale 90 CH-1337 Vallorbe +41 21 843 25 83 |
> SLIDESHOW >A little town located near the Swiss-French border, surrounded on three sides with mountains. Its beautiful railway station is listed as a national Swiss heritage site and the entire urban village is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. |
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Vernexp.a. Commune de MontreuxGrand'Rue 73 CH-1820 Montreux +41 21 962 77 70 |
Vernex is one of the old hamlets of Montreux, now totally included in the urban area, just west of the train station. |
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VeveyAdministration communaleHôtel de Ville CH-1800 Vevey +41 21 925 53 84 |
> SLIDESHOW >The old city of Vevey is dotted with historical monuments and museums bearing witness to its rich heritage. In addition, a large variety of boutiques and craftsmen can be found in the narrow paved streets, displaying their know-how and wares. |
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VeytauxAdministration communaleRue du They 1 - Case postale 103 CH-1820 Veytaux +41 21 966 05 55 |
> SLIDESHOW >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)Société des intérêts du Vallon de VillardLa Pacoresse - Route d'Adversan 5 CH-1832 Chamby +41 21 964 39 71 |
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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Villars-sur-OllonVillars TourismeRue Centrale CH-1884 Villars +41 24 495 32 32 |
> SLIDESHOW >Villars, in the Alps of Canton de Vaud, is among the ski resorts that possess the Families Welcome Label confered by the Swiss Tourism Federation, and it is also a beautiful area for hikes in summer. |
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VilleneuveCommune de Villeneuve - Maison de VilleCase postale 16 CH-1844 Villeneuve +41 21 967 97 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >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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VilletteMontreux-Riviera TourismePoint i - Place de la Gare CH-1096 Cully/Lavaux +41 21 962 84 54 |
> SLIDESHOW >One of the winegrowers' hamlets of Lavaux, on the lakeshore. With the hamlet of Aran, 100m above, it is the heart of the Villette wine appellation, one of the terroirs of the Lavaux AOC (controlled designation of origin). |
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Vufflens-le-ChâteauAdministration communalePlace du Village 2 CH-1134 Vufflens-le-Château +41 21 804 60 30 |
> SLIDESHOW >The Castle of Vufflens, a few km from Morges, looks like a fairy tale castle. Unfortunately it is a private property that can't be visited but it is a good reason to explore the countryside above Morges, from the shores of Lake Geneva to the summits of the Jura! |
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Yverdon-les-BainsOffice du Tourisme et du ThermalismeAv. de la Gare 1 CH-1401 Yverdon-les-Bains +41 24 423 61 01 |
> SLIDESHOW >A little thermal town located in the north of Canton of Vaud, at the western end of Lake of Neuchâtel and at the foot of the Jura mountain range. |
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YvorneAdministration communaleLa Grappe CH-1853 Yvorne +41 24 466 25 22 |
> SLIDESHOW >A winegrowers village in Chablais, just beside Aigle, which produces some of the most famous white wines of all Switzerland. |
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