Best things to do in Montreux

Montreux Must-Sees

Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, combines musical heritage with Alpine scenery. The town houses the Queen Studio Experience, where the band recorded several albums, and a bronze statue of Freddie Mercury overlooking the water. Historic sites include the 15th-century Château du Châtelard and the steep, cobblestone streets of the Old Town. For panoramic views of the Swiss and French Alps, a cog railway ascends to the 2,042-meter summit of Rochers-de-Naye.

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Freddie Mercury Statue

Take a pic with a statue of the famous singer which was unveiled on the shore of Lake Geneva in 1996. He wrote several songs in Montreux.

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Rochers-de-Naye

The Rochers de Naye is a mountain of the Swiss Alps, overlooking Lake Geneva near Montreux and Villeneuve, in the canton of Vaud.

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Montreux Old Town

Historic district featuring narrow cobblestone alleys and 16th-century buildings set on the slopes above the lake.

Queen - The Studio Experience

Located in the former Mountain Studios inside the Montreux Casino, this museum documents the years Queen spent recording here between 1978 and 1995. It features original instruments and handwritten lyrics.