Blonay-Chamby Railway Museum

A Journey Through Time Aboard a Steam Train

Between Blonay and Chamby, above Vevey and Montreux, a railway like no other brings the golden age of rail back to life. Aboard historic steam or electric trains, you can find wooden benches, windows that open, the breath of the locomotive, and the distinctive smell of steam. The route crosses a viaduct, plunges into a tunnel, and offers lovely views of Lake Geneva before arriving at the Chaulin museum. For children and parents alike, it’s a magical dive into the history of the railway.

What Your Children Will Discover

Here, the train is not a model: it’s a real machine that spews steam and whistles around the bends. Your children will see the engineers loading coal, feel the ground vibrate at departure, and watch the landscape pass by the open window. At the Chaulin museum, two halls house a beautiful collection of locomotives, carriages, and vintage trams, which can be admired up close. It’s tangible, lively, and full of details to observe.

What to Do There and the Atmosphere on Site

The atmosphere is friendly and passionate, driven by volunteers who love the railway. You board for a round trip, visit the exhibition halls, and can take a break at the site’s restaurant or leave with a souvenir from the shop. Walking paths surround the museum to extend the outing. Throughout the season, special events punctuate the calendar; check the official website for dates.

Before You Go

• Recommended age: from 3 years old, up to about 14 years
• Duration: half a day
• Reservation and prices: free for children under 6, half price for ages 6 to 16; confirm prices on the official website
• Stroller accessibility: site partly on a slope; inquire on-site about access
• Transport: departure from Blonay station, accessible by train from Vevey
• What to bring: jacket, good shoes, water, and snacks
• Ideal season: weekends from May 2 to October 26, 2026

Parent Tips

• Aim for a departure on a steam train to experience the full adventure
• Seat your children on the lake side to enjoy the view from the viaduct
• Bring something to protect yourself from sparks if a window is open
• Allow time to visit the two halls of the museum after the trip
• Check the schedule of special events before choosing your date

Useful Information

• Address: Blonay station, 1807 Blonay; museum in Chaulin (municipality of Blonay - Saint-Légier, Vaud)
• Official website: https://blonay-chamby.ch
• Hours: open every weekend from May 2 to October 26, 2026; detailed hours on the official website
• Access: Blonay station, with connections from Vevey (CFF)

Why We Recommend It

Because it offers an authentic and rare experience: riding a real steam train, crossing a viaduct facing Lake Geneva, and discovering a preserved railway heritage with passion. It’s both fun, educational, and full of emotion, for little curious minds as well as for big nostalgic ones.

In Two Words

A railway museum where you travel by steam train between Blonay and Chamby, featuring a viaduct, tunnel, and collection of historic locomotives. Weekends from May to October.