Day trip to Montreux
Mediterranean magic by Lake Geneva
Word to the wise: One of the easiest ways to get to Montreux from Geneva is by train and Swiss Rail runs frequent services.
Noteworthy for: Freddie Mercury was a former resident and his statue overlooks Lake Geneva in Montreux.
Take a short time out from exploring Geneva's gems and and make for Montreux, a town that's full to bursting with Mediterranean flair. Feeling like a chic coastal resort and boasting a fabulous climate you may want to slip on the Bermuda shorts or bikini and chill out under the shade of an almond or palm tree. If the beach bum life is not for you there are plenty of other draws and attractions such as the beautiful lake promenade, fashionable shopping malls, historic buildings, sumptuous palaces, hotels and restaurants.
Every July the place turns into the hippest spot on the planet as it hosts its world renowned jazz festival, attracting a glittering array of musicians from far and wide.