Culture and shows for children in Montreux

What if you offered your children a trip to over 2000 meters in altitude, starting from Montreux? The cogwheel train climbs in 48 minutes to a vast panorama over Lake Geneva and the Alps. A breathtaking family outing.

Want a large free beach by Lake Geneva, just a stone's throw from Montreux? In Clarens, the Plage du Pierrier welcomes you with its fine sand, tree-lined lawn, and view of the Alps. A great classic of the Vaud Riviera for spending the day with family, feet in the water.

Feeling like playing a round of minigolf in Montreux, with your feet almost in the lake? With its 18 holes set between the palm trees and the palaces of the Riviera, this outdoor course promises a fun moment with family, with Lake Geneva as the backdrop. A simple outing, accessible from age 4, perfect after a stroll along the quays.

Looking for a real adventure for keen walkers, just steps from the lake? Above Montreux, the Gorges du Chauderon climb alongside a cascading torrent in an almost tropical forest setting. Be warned: this is not a stroll but a fine mountain hike, spectacular and refreshing, from age 7.

Want to know more about the history of Montreux? At the entrance of the old town, close to the train station, the Musée de Montreux traces the past of the region. Free for those under 16 and open from April to October, it's an affordable cultural break for the family.

Want a family break by Lake Geneva? On the flower-lined quays of Montreux, right next to the Covered Market, a free playground awaits your children among palm trees and magnolias. A slide, wooden structures, and a breathtaking view of the mountains: here is the perfect stop along your stroll.

What if you turned a walk in Montreux into a treasure hunt? Explorial is a self-guided treasure hunt on your smartphone: puzzles and challenges lead you from the lakeside to the garden of the Montreux-Palace, in about 1 hour 30 to 2 hours. A playful adventure to enjoy as a family, whenever you like.

Do your children know “We Will Rock You” without realising it almost came to life on the shore of Lake Geneva? In Montreux, Queen – The Studio Experience opens the doors of the former Mountain Studios, where the band recorded for years. And good news: entry is free.