10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Montreux That You Shouldn't Miss

June 18, 2021 Alice Mieles

Jazz aficionados know Montreux as the home of the famed jazz festival. And where else will you find a statue of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury? But even those who aren't music fans will find respite in this resort town on the Swiss Riviera: The wineries here are world renowned, the Chateau de Chillon is an impressive example of a medieval castle and the views of the Dents-du-Midi are breathtaking. Walk on the lake promenade, ride the cogwheel train or wander Old Montreux to taste its Edwardian flavor.
Restaurants in Montreux

1. Montreux Lakeside

Quai Edouard-Jacoud, Montreux 1820 Switzerland +41 848 868 484 https://www.montreuxriviera.com/en/P4876/montreux-lakeside
Excellent
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5.0 based on 968 reviews

Montreux Lakeside

Reviewed By blenchris - Singapore, null

Beautiful Breathtaking Colourful Peaceful Serene Tranquil Did a slow walk from the Freddie statue towards the Chillon Castle...a good 55min of walk and it is all worth it ❤️

2. Freddie Mercury Statue

place du Marche 6B, Montreux 1820 Switzerland http://www.freddie-tours.com/statue/?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=page&utm_campaign=link
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,937 reviews

Freddie Mercury Statue

In 1996, five years after his death, a bronze statue was unveiled on the lakeshore. Having become a real place of pilgrimage for all his fans, the statue of Freddie Mercury is now an essential figure in the city of Montreux.

Reviewed By ragiansanti34 - Staffordshire, United Kingdom

The Freddie Mercury Memorial is a beautiful tribute to a larger than life performer. He faces the lake and is beautiful (all times but especially) at sunset.

3. Corniche Lavaux Vineyards

Lavaux, Montreux 1818 Switzerland https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/lavaux-vineyards/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 253 reviews

Corniche Lavaux Vineyards

Reviewed By beatrizm115 - Dortmund, Germany

Beautiful vineyards even during winter, it is worth it if you are in the region of Montreux. My friend took me there with her car and we had a beautiful view of the lake with the vineyards. I am sure it looks even more beautiful when the weather is clear and when they are more green. It was the first week of January.

4. Alpine Garden La Rambertia

Rochers-de-Naye, Montreux 1820 Switzerland http://www.rambertia.ch/accueil/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Alpine Garden La Rambertia

5. Queen Studio Experience

rue du Theatre 9 Casino Barriere de Montreux, Montreux 1820 Switzerland +41 21 962 83 83 [email protected] http://www.queenstudioexperience.com
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4.5 based on 753 reviews

Queen Studio Experience

Reviewed By Aesse62 - Crete, Greece

This was a real deep dive in Queen´s and in particular Freddie Mercury´s history. The band recorded seven Albums in this studio and you can sit in the original Control Room and even mix the lead voice with the other instruments. The last Freddie´s song he ever recorded was "Mother Love" and he was singing in the tiny Control Room of the Studios. You can mix this song and also "Made in Heaven". However, the original NEVE Mixer was unfortunately replaced with a plastic version of it. I think they should have kept the original mixer and sealed it to prevent visitors to touch it. Many costumes and instruments used by Queen in many concerts (including Live Aid) are also part of the museum. Roger Taylor and Brian May provide good explanations via video recording. You should not miss visiting the Queen Studio Experience!

6. Eglise St Vincent

Rue du Temple, Montreux 1820 Switzerland +41 21 963 46 67 http://montreux.eerv.ch/temple-st-vincent/
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Eglise St Vincent

7. Monument to Vladimir Nabokov

avenue Claude Nobs 2 Across Montreux Palace Hotel, Montreux 1820 Switzerland https://www.royalplaza.ch/places/monument-vladimir-nabokov/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Monument to Vladimir Nabokov

Reviewed By Gsoonly - Sofia, Bulgaria

This is the last point on the map Nabokov stayed, and he is also buried in the neighborhood, if you was not aware For me, this is the one of a few that makes literature And not the so good known Lolita, but because of the amazing, deep, full and multidimensional Prose Being here and visiting the monument means being a part of the people why share in their life the real international culture of the very high level

8. Vieille-Ville de Montreux

rue du Pont, Montreux 1820 Switzerland +41 848 868 484 https://www.montreuxriviera.com/fr/P8286/vieille-ville-de-montreux
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4.0 based on 293 reviews

Vieille-Ville de Montreux

9. Allo Claude

quai de la Rouvenaz 2 Next to Freddie Mercury Memorial, Montreux 1820 Switzerland http://www.bettexmatic.com/fr/mobiles-pour-evenements.php
Excellent
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4.0 based on 28 reviews

Allo Claude

10. Marche couvert de Montreux

Place du Marche, Montreux 1820 Switzerland https://www.montreuxriviera.com/fr/P4895/marche-couvert
Excellent
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4.0 based on 71 reviews

Marche couvert de Montreux

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