The Atlas Obscura Guide To Montreux

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Montreux, Switzerland

Updated December 3, 2020

Unusual Attractions in Montreux

Freddie Mercury’s larger-than-life sculpture dominates the shores of Lake Geneva.

Montreux, Switzerland

Freddie Mercury Statue

This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.

Montreux, Switzerland

Mountain Studios

A permanent exhibition honors Queen, which recorded seven albums at the casino-based studio, including “Under Pressure” with David Bowie.

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Lac Léman, Switzerland

Swiss Museum of Games

A Swiss board game museum housed inside a picture-perfect castle.

3 miles from Montreux

It weighs 929 pounds and is 26 feet tall.

Vevey, Switzerland

La Fourchette (The Fork)

At 929 pounds and 26 feet tall, this stainless steel fork can only be used by the likes of King Kong.

3 miles from Montreux

Bourg-en-Lavaux, Switzerland

Lavaux

Swiss vineyards in a UNESCO heritage site.

8 miles from Montreux

Lutry, Switzerland

Lutry Menhirs

Standing stones found on a construction site are re-erected.

11 miles from Montreux

Pringy, Switzerland

La Maison du Gruyère

Watch cheese-flipping robots in action at this factory and museum.

12 miles from Montreux

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Montreux

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Montreux, Switzerland

Updated December 3, 2020

Unusual Attractions in Montreux

Montreux, Switzerland

Freddie Mercury Statue

Montreux, Switzerland

Mountain Studios

Lac Léman, Switzerland

Swiss Museum of Games

Vevey, Switzerland

La Fourchette (The Fork)

Bourg-en-Lavaux, Switzerland

Lavaux

Lutry, Switzerland

Lutry Menhirs

Pringy, Switzerland

La Maison du Gruyère

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