Vevey
Vevey with its lakeside location is one of the Pearls of the Swiss Riviera. The vineyards, the mild climate and the Alpine panorama are just a few reasons to visit this walker’s paradise. Majestic hotels and a beautiful promenade serve as reminders of the old age. However, Vevey is also a modern city. Its most famous inhabitant was Charlie Chaplin, who is remembered by a monument at the lakeshore. The most attractive part of Vevey is its Grande Place - on Tuesdays and Saturdays this huge square is filled with a market. In summer, regional growers offer wine tastings.

Excursions

Chaplin's World
Discover a site dedicated to Charlie Chaplin, the artist and man. Embark on an extraordinary adventure across time and through the magical world of cinema. Prepare to be moved by one of the most surprising artists of the 20th century.

Train des Etoiles (Star train)
Les Pléiades, located at 1348 m above sea level, can be reached by the star train. Stopping at St-Légier, Blonay and Pléiades, the train crosses narcissi fields. Pléiades is popular for many things: skiing in winter, paragliding, mountain biking and hiking in summer.

Train des Vignes (Wine train)
The wine train runs from Vevey through the wine-growing region of the Lavaux to Puidoux via-Chexbres (a ten minute train ride). From Chexbres, known as the Balcon du Léman (balcony over Lake Geneva), there is a lovely view of the lake, the Alps and the vineyards. The best way back to Vevey is to walk. A four kilometre long footpath takes you through the well-maintained vineyards of the Lavaux region.

Chateau de Chillon
In a unique setting on the shores of Lake Geneva, stands one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Switzerland. Erected in the 13th century on older foundations, the Castle of Chillon was the residence of the Counts of Savoy throughout the Middle Ages. Originally a fortress, the Castle of Chillon underwent numerous transformations with a view to its adaptation to the advances in the defensive and offensive weapons of the age. Other modifications were occasioned by amenities and embellishments suited to the pomp and ceremony of life in the castle. Many prominent figures in history stayed there: emperors, popes and princesses. Apart from reduced opening hours during off season (winter), the castle is open from 9am to 7pm (last entry at 6pm). Take the train to ‚ Veytaux-Chillon‘ (13 min direct train ride) or take a lake steamer.

Rochers-de-Naye
Located above Montreux, you climb by rack railway train in one hour from the palm trees on the lake shore to the edelweiss flowering above. Modern or steam, the cog railways meander between lake, forests and high mountain pastures taking less than an hour to reach the summit of more than 2,000 m. Trains leave from Montreux main station.

Lausanne
Visit the truly elegant city of Lausanne, only 15 min by train from Vevey. Its hillside setting on the lake facing the Alps is truly spectacular. Its old quarter, La Cité, has an impressive medieval cathedral. Lausanne is a university city with a vibrant student population. The Swiss Hotel School is located here, as well as the International Olympic Committee headquarters, which has a fascinating Museum on the Olympics with all kinds of exhibits and a library of Olympic videos.

The Olympic Museum
The recently renovated Olympic Museum is located on the lake shores of Lausanne-Ouchy. To live a story is to share it. An enthralling exhibition, moments of intensity. Would you like to relive great Olympic moments? Feel the pulse of the champions? Discover the creative flair of the host cities? The world of the Games with its many facets will open up to you. The Museum has 3000 m2 of exhibition space, over 1500 exhibits, 150 screens and our passion, combining to create the ultimate experience. From The Olympic Park, with its sports installations and sculptures, to the TOM Café and its menus inspired by the cuisine of cities who have hosted the Games, you will have great stories to tell. Take the metro from the train station in Lausanne and decend to Ouchy. Then walk towards your left for approx. 10 minutes and you will see the entrance to the museum.

Geneva
Beautiful Geneva is only an hour train ride from Vevey. Situated in the heart of Europe it is one of the world's best known destinations. The city is at the tip of Lake Geneva which is Europe's biggest lake, and nestled between rolling hills, vineyards and snowcapped mountains. This smallest of the world's metropolises is a paradise for luxury shopping, high-end accommodation and is among the top three cities in the world in terms of quality of life. It is also referred as peace capital of the world, hosts more than 3500 events per year and in many ways is quite apart from the rest of Switzerland.

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