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Vevey

Vevey is a lakeside town in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Go for the Chaplin statue, the Alimentarium food museum and the Lavaux vineyards nearby.

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Vevey is a town on the north-east shore of Lake Geneva in the canton of Vaud, about 18 km south-east of Lausanne and 6 km north-west of Montreux. It is the world headquarters of Nestlé, and it has been a major Swiss chocolate centre since the 18th century. Charlie Chaplin lived in the area from 1952 until his death in 1977. A statue of him in one of his famous poses stands on the lakefront.

The Grande Place is the main square, and La Grenette, a former granary, is its landmark. The lakefront promenade runs toward Montreux, and the Alimentarium food museum opened in 1985. Vevey sits within the Lavaux vineyard region, and local wine is a major part of its culture. Summer is the busiest season, and folk markets run on Saturdays from the second week of July to the end of August. The town sits close enough to Lausanne and Montreux for a day trip by train.

Vevey in five

Plan Chaplin's World around its hoursFrom 10 to 25 October 2026 it opens daily 10:00 to 18:00, then daily 10:00 to 17:00 until 31 January 2027. It is closed 1 January and 11 to 22 January 2027. Book tickets online.
Take bus 212 from Vevey stationThe bus to the Chaplin stop opposite the Manoir takes about 15 minutes. On foot it is a 107 m climb and roughly thirty minutes from the station.
Set your day by the Tuesday and Saturday marketSwitzerland Tourism lists a market on the Grande Place on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Come in the morning for the stalls, then walk the lakeside promenade to the Chaplin statue.
Book the Alimentarium for Tuesday to SundayThe food museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00 from October to March and 10:00 to 18:00 from April to September. Adults pay CHF 15; children under 6 are free.
Treat Lavaux as a walk, not a driveUNESCO describes the Lavaux terraces as about 30 km long, running from the Château de Chillon to the east of Lausanne. Walk a stretch with a train or boat at each end rather than racing the road.Lake Geneva and Vaud

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Need to know

Getting there: Rail along Lake Geneva; Vevey station is the SBB stop
Getting around: Walking, bus 212 to Chaplin's World, CGN boats from the quays
Best base: Vevey old town or lakefront; Montreux for more trains
Alimentarium: Adults CHF 15; Tuesday to Sunday
Time needed: 1 day; 2 with Lavaux

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JanuaryRain16 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh5°Low-2°Quiet
FebruaryRain12 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh8°Low0°Quiet
MarchRain14 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh10°Low1°Spring starts
AprilRain14 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh13°Low4°Terraces turn green
MayRain20 rainy daysHigh17°Low8°Mild, markets
JuneRain18 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh22°Low13°Warm, lake days
JulyRain18 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh23°Low15°Warm, busy
AugustRain16 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh24°Low15°Warm, busy
SeptemberRain15 rainy daysHigh19°Low11°Vineyard walks
OctoberRain14 rainy daysHigh15°Low7°Autumn vine color
NovemberRain15 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh9°Low2°Quiet, damp
DecemberRain14 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh6°Low-1°Christmas lights

Average daily high and low in Vevey, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Sun8°3°37%Sunday: Rain. High 8°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 37%.

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What's on in Vevey

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Every year

Feb–MarCarnival in BernBern, a day trip
JunGreenfield FestivalInterlaken, a day trip
Jul–AugVerbier FestivalValais, a day trip
JulMontreux Jazz FestivalMontreux, a day trip
JulPaléo FestivalLake Geneva Region, a day trip
Jul–SepMenuhin Festival GstaadBernese Oberland, a day trip
JulGurtenfestivalBern, a day trip

Day trips by train

Chaplin's Worldabout 15 minutes by bus 212The Manoir where Charlie Chaplin spent his last 25 years, with a studio exhibition and a park above Corsier-sur-Vevey.
Lavaux terracesby train and on footA UNESCO vineyard landscape of stone-walled terraces that begins near Chillon.Read the guide
Montreux and Chillona short ride along the lakeThe jazz town, the lakeside castle and the cog railway to Rochers-de-Naye.Read the guide

Before you go to Vevey

Chaplin's World ticketsSeasonal hours and online bookingBook timed entry

Lavaux walks and wine toursGuided tours and tastingsCompare day trips

eSIM for the Vaud RivieraBus and boat timetables on the goRead the guide

Insurance for VeveyCover for vineyard-path fallsRead the guide

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Rules for Vevey, checked

Chaplin's World: daily 10:00 to 18:00 from 10 to 25 Oct 2026, daily 10:00 to 17:00 to 31 Jan 2027; closed 1 Jan and 11 to 22 Jan 2027.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source
Alimentarium: open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00 October to March and 10:00 to 18:00 April to September; adults CHF 15, children 6 to 15 CHF 6.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source

Plan around Vevey

Montreux

Chillon, the GoldenPass and the jazz festival, next door

Read the guide Lake Geneva and Vaud

Boats, Lavaux walks and bases between Geneva and Villeneuve

Read the guide Lausanne

The Olympic city, a train ride along the shore

Read the guide Geneva

The airport city at the other end of the lake

Read the guide Swiss Travel Pass

What it covers on trains, boats and museums

Read the guide All of Switzerland

Regions, rail passes, money and entry rules

Read the guide

Vevey FAQ

Is Vevey worth visiting?

Yes, as a half or full day for the lakefront, the Alimentarium and Chaplin's World, or as a calmer base than Montreux. It is not a place for big sights, so pair it with Lavaux or Chillon.

How do you get to Chaplin's World from Vevey?

Take bus 212 from Vevey SBB station to the Chaplin stop, about 15 minutes. You can also walk, a climb of 107 m taking around thirty minutes, or drive to the on-site car park.

Is the Alimentarium open on Mondays?

No. The museum's site lists Tuesday to Sunday opening, 10:00 to 17:00 from October to March and 10:00 to 18:00 from April to September.

When is the Vevey market?

Switzerland Tourism lists the Grande Place market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Check the town's site for holiday changes and for special markets.

Should you stay in Vevey or Montreux?

Vevey for a calmer, market-town base within walking distance of the lake. Montreux for more hotels, the GoldenPass trains and Chillon. The two are one short ride apart.