Holidays in Vevey
Vevey is a Swiss resort located on the shores of Lake Geneva, combining majestic snow-capped mountains with a mild subtropical climate.
What makes Vevey so appealing?
The town's main attractions, which attract tourists from all over the world, are its excellent ecology, excellent opportunities for a relaxing holiday, and well-developed infrastructure. The resort is home to numerous headquarters of renowned companies. For example, Nestlé has its headquarters here, and the company also founded a food museum in Vevey.
Such famous personalities as Gogol, Tchaikovsky, and Dostoevsky once spent extended periods in the town. Vladimir Nabokov and Victor Hugo were among Vevey's most frequent guests. Charlie Chaplin spent the last 25 years of his life here; his house is located on the outskirts of the town, and there is also a park named after the comedian.
One of the resort's main attractions is the Church of Saint Barbara. This is one of two Orthodox churches in the country, built by Count Shuvalov. Also worth visiting is the Old Town Museum, housed in a 15th-century castle.
A holiday in Vevey is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy magnificent views of snow-capped peaks while strolling under palm trees.
Like most cities in Switzerland, Vevey is famous for its many interesting museums. Worth visiting are the Clock Museum, which houses over 2,000 exhibits, as well as the Games Museum and the Photography Museum.
Of particular interest is Chillon Castle (12th-13th centuries), located near the resort. Situated on an island, the castle is one of the most visited attractions in Europe.
Tours to Vevey offer a quiet and relaxing holiday that will delight the whole family and leave a lasting impression.