Montreux
Montreux (, ; ; ) is a Swiss municipality and town on the shoreline of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps. It belongs to the Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut district in the canton of Vaud, having a population of nearly 27,000 with about 85,000 in the Vevey-Montreux agglomeration as of 2019.
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Montreux is a Swiss town located on the shores of Lake Geneva in the canton of Vaud, nestled at the base of the Alps. With a population of nearly 27,000, it serves as a major center in the Vevey-Montreux region, which has about 85,000 residents combined.
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Key facts
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- Montreux
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- Montreux (Svizzera) Panoramica del centro della città dal lago.jpg
- Switzerland municipality.image_caption
- A view of Montreux
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- municipality, town
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- CHE Montreux Flag.svg
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- CHE Montreux COA.svg
- Switzerland municipality.canton
- Vaud
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- Switzerland municipality.population
- 26,955 (31.12.24)
- Switzerland municipality.district
- Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut
- Switzerland municipality.postal_code
- 1815 Clarens, 1816 Chailly-Montreux, 1817 Brent, 1820 Montreux, 1820 Territet, 1822 Chernex, 1823 Glion, 1824 Caux, 1832 Chamby, 1832 Villard-sur-Chamby, 1833 Les Avants
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19 sectionsContents
- History
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Heritage sites of national significance
- Twin towns
- Politics
- Economy
- Religion
- Education
- Public libraries
- Private schools
- Transportation
- Culture
- Notable residents
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- External links
Montreux (, ; ; ) is a Swiss municipality and town on the shoreline of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps. It belongs to the Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut district in the canton of Vaud, having a population of nearly 27,000 with about 85,000 in the Vevey-Montreux agglomeration as of 2019.
Located in the centre of a region named the Vaud or Swiss Riviera (), Montreux has been an important tourist destination since the 19th century due to its mild climate. The region includes numerous Belle Époque palaces and hotels near the shores of Lake Geneva. Montreux railway station is a stop on the Simplon Railway and is a mountain railway hub.