Geneva to Chillon Castle and Montreux: Private day trip

Chillon Castle enchants with medieval halls, haunting dungeons, and panoramic lake views fit for legend. Rising like a vision from the waters of Lake Geneva, Chillon Castle is Switzerland’s most enchanting fortress. Built on a rocky islet, its towers and halls once guarded medieval trade routes. Step inside to explore vast banquet halls, atmospheric dungeons immortalized by Lord Byron, and faded 14th-century murals. Climb the ramparts for sweeping lake and mountain views, where the French Alps shimmer across the water. A stroll along the lakeside path reveals why poets and painters found inspiration here. With just 90 minutes, you’ll glimpse centuries of history and legend wrapped in a fairytale setting.

Montreux blends lakeside beauty, jazz heritage, and vineyard views with effortless Riviera charm on Swiss time. Palm trees on the promenade, Belle Epoque elegance, and music in the air; Montreux exudes Riviera romance. Begin with a lakeside stroll, where sculptures and flower beds frame sweeping Lake Geneva views. Pause at the Freddie Mercury statue, a tribute to Queen’s recording legacy here, then explore boutique shops and grand waterfront hotels. Venture into the nearby Lavaux Vineyards, a UNESCO-listed patchwork of terraced vines offering postcard panoramas. In summer, the town pulses with the Montreux Jazz Festival, while year-round, cafes and terraces invite relaxation by the water. With 120 minutes, Montreux delivers culture, beauty, and a gentle Mediterranean mood.

A fairytale silhouette of turrets and towers, Vufflens Castle crowns the vineyards above Lake Geneva.

Shimmering beneath mountain peaks, Lake Geneva stretches endlessly, its blue waters framing towns, vineyards, and castles.