Le Coucou Caux / Montreux

Montreux is my hometown and I share here my ultimate itinerary if you only have one day in Montreux (+ some stuff to do if you do have more than one day!). Montreux is a famous city in Western Switzerland, situated along the shores of the Lake Geneva. The two most famous events are The Montreux Jazz Festival and The Xmas Market. Definitely something you need to experience once in your lifetime! But Montreux attract people year round and is a beautiful and charming city to visit at anytime! Feel free to adjust the itinerary to your wants and needs!

I lived in Montreux for 16 years and here is your ultimate guide on where to stay when visiting, either for a few days or just flying by. 1. The Historic Hotels 2. My Top Picks 3. Entire Homes 3. On a Budget Montreux is not a huge city and very walkable (but steep). The center of Montreux is pretty much next to the train station and going down to the Lake. The Old Town is situated in Les Planches, a little bit higher (yet you will probably need less than 10 minutes to reach the Lake).

Every January, the beautiful Alpine village of Château-d'Oex located in Canton Vaud becomes the balloon capital of the world by hosting the International Hot Air Balloon Festival. For an entire week, thousands of eyes are turned upwards to admire the sky as it is filled with brightly colored and strangely shaped balloons. In this guide find out about the program and the nearest scenic spots.