Play area of the Covered Market: the flagship playground of the flowered quays of Montreux

Playing by Lake Geneva, on the most beautiful promenades of Montreux

There are places that turn a simple stroll into a true family moment, and the playground at the Covered Market is one of them. Located directly on the flower-lined promenades of Montreux, just steps from Lake Geneva, it enjoys a setting that few playgrounds can offer: palm trees, magnolias, terraces, and across the way, mountains plunging into the water. While the children climb and slide, you keep your feet at the edge of the lake. It’s this mix of play and postcard scenery that makes it one of the must-visit stops for a family day in Montreux.

What your children will discover

The playground features the classics that appeal to all ages: a slide, climbing structures and a wooden climbing module, a swing, a spring chair, and plenty of safe ways to expend energy. The little ones find a playhouse and games at their height, while the older ones enjoy climbing and racing down. Everything is designed for children to run, laugh, and climb freely, with parents' watchful eyes not far away.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

Here, you can easily alternate between play and stroll: an ice cream bought at a kiosk on the promenade, a few steps to observe the swans, then back to the slide. The atmosphere is soft and a bit exotic, typical of the Montreux lakeside, with its flowers and microclimate. The promenades are fully accessible for strollers and scooters, allowing effortless movement between the playground, benches, and terraces. It’s a place where you can settle down without constraints, for a snack or an end-of-afternoon break.

Before you go

• Recommended age: ideal from 2 years old up to about 12 years, with modules for both little ones and older kids.
• Duration: expect to spend 30 minutes to 1 hour, more if you extend with a walk along the promenades.
• Price: free, open access.
• Reservation: none, you come when you want.
• Stroller/Accessibility: excellent, the promenades are flat and paved, easy to access.
• Transport: just a few minutes' walk from Montreux CFF station; by car, nearby central parking (rates to be confirmed).
• What to bring: a cap and water in summer (little shade near the lake), a light sweater in spring and autumn.
• Ideal season: from spring to autumn, when the promenades are in bloom and the sun is shining.

Parent tips

• Arrive late morning or late afternoon to avoid the full sun on the promenades.
• Combine the outing with an ice cream or a picnic on a bench facing the lake: the kids love it.
• Keep an eye on the little ones near the lake, the water's edge is never far away.
• Good news: the playground at the Covered Market is undergoing a renovation themed around music (musical slide, megaphone, percussion); check for updates and the opening of the new games on the official commune website.
• Take the opportunity to continue to another playground nearby if the weather allows.

Useful information

• Address: Quai de la Rouvenaz, next to the Covered Market, 1820 Montreux.
• Official site: Playgrounds and parks of the Commune of Montreux.
• Hours: open access outdoors (to be confirmed for reopening after renovations).
• Access: walking from Montreux CFF station (a few minutes); VMCV bus along the lakeside; nearby central parking.

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Why we recommend it

Because it brings together everything we love in a family outing in Montreux: it’s free, it’s outdoors, it’s easy to access, and the setting is simply beautiful. We come for the games, we stay for the lake, the flowers, and the light of the promenades. It’s hard to find something more practical and refreshing at the same time.

In two words

A free playground set on the flower-lined promenades of Montreux, featuring a slide, wooden structures, and a view of Lake Geneva. The perfect stop along a family stroll.