Montreux

This resort city is famous for its annual Jazz Festival, which is considered one of the world's best. If you're not visiting for the festival, the city's main attraction is the 11th century Château de Chillon.

Hostel accommodation

Youth Hostel Montreux-Territet VD

Passage de l'Auberge 8, 1820 Montreux-Territet
Train Montreux-Territet
Tel (021) 963 49 34

Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions

Château de Chillon

This impressive 11th century castle was made famous when Lord Byron penned a poem about François de Bonivard who was a prisoner in the château's dungeons during the 16th century.
Avenue de Chillon 21, Veytaux

Train Veytaux-Chillon Trolleybus 1
Tel (021) 966 89 10
Website www.chillon.ch

Admission SFR 12, students SFR 10

Open Jan-Feb 10am-5pm daily; Mar 9.30am-6pm daily; Apr-Sep 9am-7pm daily; Oct 9.30am-6pm daily; Nov-Dec 10am-5pm daily

Musée de Vieux Montreux

This small museum has exhibits on local history.

40, rue de la Gare, Montreux

Admission SFR 6, students SFR 4

Open Apr-Oct

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