Montreux beautiful landscape, Switzerland

Montreux beautiful landscape, Switzerland

Located on Lake Geneva, Montreux is the most frequented resort  and famous for its beautiful location in the southwestern part of Switzerland. Enhanced by the spectacular background of the Alps, the town of 20,000 inhabitants has charmed many people in the past. 

Montreux beautiful landscape, Switzerland

Montreux beautiful landscape, Switzerland

Montreux stretches along the shores of a large bay facing south and rises in tiers to heights covered with woods and vineyards which shelter it from the north and east winds. In Montreux, visitors will find a historic architecture, the picturesque lanes, historical sights and exclusive shopping facilities Montreux's attractiveness has grown by its numerous international festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival (July), the International Choral Festival (the week following Easter) and the September Musical Concert.

Montreux beautiful landscape, Switzerland

Montreux beautiful landscape, Switzerland

Beside the beautiful landscape, Montreux has many sumptuous palaces and Edwardian hotels that are reminiscent of the French Riviera. It is pleasant to go up thought old Montreux to the terrace of the church and see the district of Clarens-Montreux-Territet, the lake with the Chateau de Chillon on its rocky islet, the mountains of the Savoy Chablais and the sparkling Dents du Midi.

Montreux beautiful landscape, Switzerland

Montreux beautiful landscape, Switzerland

Montreux beautiful landscape, Switzerland

Montreux beautiful landscape, Switzerland

Montreux beautiful landscape, Switzerland