With its flower-lined quays, Old Town, shopping districts and Chaplin towers, Vevey combines all the charm of a village with the benefits of a large town. Definitely a place to linger!
Train des Vignes.
Vevey–Chexbres-Village–Puidoux.
Once an hour, the regional train (line S7) nicknamed the vineyard train takes you to the Lavaux vineyard. Ideal for admiring the panorama without tiring yourself out!
Funicular.
Vevey–Chardonne–Mont-Pèlerin.
This funicular leaves from Vevey and passes through the magnificent Lavaux vineyard and the village of Chardonne before reaching the green forests and fields at the bottom of Mont-Pèlerin.
This picturesque rack-railway train takes you up to the Pléiades viewing point (1362 m). Admire the magnificent view of the Riviera and Lake Geneva from the terrace of the restaurant located on the summit. In spring you can stroll across the narcissus fields, and in summer you can discover the Claude Nicollier – Astro Pléiades trail.
The Alimentarium explores all the aspects of food and nutrition from a historical, scientic and cultural perspective. This interactive museum invites visitors of all ages to take a close look at eating, an activity full of both history and emotion.
Discover the history of photography and photographers with a stunning collection featuring everything from a camera obscura to the latest digital cameras.
This museum includes exhibits from the Renaissance up to contemporary works. It is also home to the canton’s print collection and the Oskar Kokoschka Foundation.
The numerous museums, monuments and historic buildings in the Old Town of Vevey bear witness to its rich history. The narrow streets and numerous unexpected alleyways are full of charming boutiques and authentic cafés.
Guided visit.
With a volunteer guide enjoy a two-hour walk through the Old Town and learn all about its heritage, its past and life there nowadays.
On the lake shore, la Tour-de-Peilz is home to several local heritage treasures such as its castle, which currently houses the Swiss Museum of Games. Its port is a real gem, serving as a place either to relax or meet friends. Bordered by vines, the town is also a producer of Lavaux appellation wines.
Swiss museum of games.
The Swiss Museum of Games, the only museum dedicated to 5000 years of the cultural history of games, invites you on a fascinating trip full of games from around the world.
The port of La Tour-de-Peilz is considered by sailors and visitors to be one of the most beautiful ports on Lake Geneva.
Gustave Courbet tour.
The Gustave Courbet tour is a free cultural stroll through La Tour-de-Peilz, mixing the artist’s works in different places, such as an open-air museum.
This commune, which was settled as early as the Middle Ages, is remarkable for its village centre and its castle, which is a (private) family property since 1175. For those who enjoy nature and low mountain terrain, the countryside extends from the village to the Pléiades.
The railway-Museum Blonay-Chamby.
The museum contains one of the nest collections of historic metric track vehicles in Switzerland, if not in Europe. The exhibition features over 70 vehicles. Visitors also get to experience a ride on board historical trains pulled by antique steam locomotives or old electric railcars along a three-kilometre track.
The charming railway station at Burier provides access to recreation areas that are cherished by the local inhabitants, such as the Maladaire Olympic swimming pool and the natural beach of the same name.
