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Discovering wines with Montreux-Vevey Tourisme
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme is proud to highlight the impressive site of Lavaux and its exceptional wines. To discover this unique terroir, many cellars and wine bars in the region open their doors to visitors thirsting for experiences.
Choose activities to do with family, friends or lovers without further delay.
Guided tours in Lavaux
Numerous tours are offered by guides to discover Lavaux. Immerse yourself in an exceptional universe: learn the fascinating history of these vineyards, walk through these characteristic winegrowing villages, admire these sumptuous landscapes, and let yourself be seduced by these wonderful wines.
The only certified guides in Lavaux are those offered by the Association Lavaux Patrimoine mondial, which ensures their training and services. They are distinguished by the “Lavaux-UNESCO Certified” label, which guarantees visitors a professional, quality service in harmony with the territory, its stakeholders and its values.
Maison Lavaux
Created in 2021 in Grandvaux, Maison Lavaux offers to immerse oneself in the exceptional universe of the “Lavaux, vignoble en terrasses” site through an exhibition covering several topics. The landscape of Lavaux shaped through the ages, the people who bring the region to life and an artistic vision of these vineyards are presented in three separate rooms.
Maison Lavaux is open from April to October.
Lavaux Vinorama
The Vinorama is a centre for discovery and sensory experience around the wines and vineyards of Lavaux. It is a social and learning space that showcases more than 300 wines from the region. You can, of course, taste them on site. The projection room allows you to experience a “Winegrower’s Year”, a film that illustrates the work of the winegrower throughout the seasons.
Several services are offered, including walks in the vineyards (on foot… or by Tuk Tuk!). For groups, it is possible to reserve a seminar room or to organize buffets starting from groups of 12 people.
Lavaux Panoramic
Within the breathtaking scenery of the terraced vineyards, the Lavaux Panoramic will make you discover Lavaux from a new angle. Different tours are available, with varying schedules, prices, and duration.
Lavaux Express
Climb aboard the Lavaux Express for an unusual ride through the hillsides of this unique wine region! Several types of rides are available: loops via different villages, with a stop at the village or lake market, with a tasting or an aperitif stop. Make your choice… and enjoy the ride!
Vign’nature Park
The “Vign’nature Park” is the result of a collaboration between the Association Lavaux Patrimoine mondial and the Commune of Bourg-en-Lavaux.
Although vines are an integral part of the cultural and historical landscape of Lavaux, they remain little known to the general public. Thanks to the “Vign’nature Park”, everyone can learn more about the world of the vine – from root to fruit – during a visit to an educational plot in Cully. Have a good discovery!
Wine & Ride
Wine and Ride proposes to ride along the roads of Lavaux by electric bike, to meet the winemakers and their wines, as well as other producers and craftsmen who make this unique region shine. Wines and gastronomy, wines and history or wines and crafts: choose your tour…
… and get pedalling!
Winegrowers of Vaud
Lavaux has several dozen winegrowers. Come and meet them!
Many wineries organize tours and tastings throughout the year. Check availability and book now.
Swiss Wine Tour
Swiss Wine Tour is a national platform that brings together the wine tourism possibilities of the 6 Swiss wine regions (Valais, Geneva, Vaud, Ticino, Three Lakes and German-speaking Switzerland). In Lavaux, several novel tours invite you to discover the wines and the terroir: tastings with malakoffs or fondue, to the sound of the 80’s or electro, walks in the vineyards, cellar visits… You have but to choose the one for you.
Restaurants in the area
Lavaux and its region? A real paradise for gourmets! Fine dining or à la carte, by the lake or in the mountains, on the spot or to go, whatever the time of day. There are hundreds of options to embrace the local gastronomy and delight your taste buds!
Gastronomic region par excellence
Lavaux is a destination of choice for the finest gourmets. The cuisine here elevates local products, both from the land and the lake, and bears witness to the quality and richness of the region’s terroir. While the destination is known for its fine cuisine, it also offers a wide range of establishments to suit all tastes and budgets. Bon appétit!
Other discoveries
If Lavaux makes us dream mainly with the finesse of its wines and the beauty of its landscapes, there are other important assets in the region.
Whether you prefer sports, culture, or nature, you will find what you are looking for.
Sportsman’s paradise
The region has a rich catalogue of activities for people with a thirst for sports.
Montreux Riviera has a list of its summer activities, ranging from air sports to water sports, as well as the winter activities, which include skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and ice skating.
100% culture
You can never be too cultured. So why not take advantage of a visit to the Lavaux region to discover its stores and markets or its museums?
Don’t miss the famous Cully Jazz Festival in the spring. If the festival brings together music lovers, it also attracts lovers of good wines and local products on the enchanting shores of Lake Geneva. The rest of the year, the Balade Musicale will take you on a walk through the terraced vineyards… while listening to Swiss musicians!
100% natural
While the gastronomic and artistic culture give a certain rhythm to the life of Lavaux and its surroundings, it is good to have a break from time to time.
Many walks and hikes are offered, where the air is pure and the nature green. The good thing about gaining a little altitude? Breathtaking landscapes and a well-deserved aperitif at the end of the day.
Don’t hesitate to venture into the natural parks that shape the surrounding landscapes. In the Regional Natural Park Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut, a memorable treasure hunt with Savurando awaits you.
Recurring events
Caves Ouvertes Vaudoises
Every year, at the beginning of June, the winegrowers open the doors of their cellars for the Caves Ouvertes Vaudoises. This is an opportunity for wine lovers to meet the producers, taste their specialties and leave with their best discoveries. Various social events complete this festive weekend
Fêtes des vendanges de Lutry
Lutry, one of the most beautiful villages of Lavaux, organizes at the end of the summer its Fête des vendanges. Between cellars and musical stages, but also restaurants, terraces and parades, the whole village comes alive for the pleasure of the 20’000 people who answer the call of these three days of joyful and greedy festivities.
Fête des Vignerons
An extraordinary, grandiose, and magical festival that pays tribute to the traditions and world of wine. Organized once a generation, the Fête des Vignerons is a rare event: the last one took place in 2019 and we will have to wait (at least) until 2039 to experience the next one. In the meantime, the Museum of the Confrérie des Vignerons, organizer of this festival, gives a nice overview of this unique gathering in the world, recognized as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
Vevey Streat Food Festival
Imagine 370 meters of freely accessible tables and benches directly on the quays of Vevey. All around, dozens of food trucks create an authentic culinary panorama of local and international flavours. Now add a pinch of music, lanterns, and a good dose of master classes led by the region’s most eminent chefs, and you have the recipe for a perfect gourmet weekend.
Special packages
The Montreux Riviera Card allows visitors staying in the region to have free access to public transportation and important discounts in museums, amusement parks and some private transportation.
It can be obtained directly from the accommodation provider (hotel, vacation home, Bed&Breakfast, campsite) and is valid for the duration of the stay.
Accommodation in Lavaux and surroundings
To fully enjoy Lavaux and its surroundings, you must take the time to do so. To walk through its vineyards, to meet its winegrowers, to taste its specialties. Book your dream accommodation in the heart of this World Heritage site and get ready to enjoy it all.
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