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Montreux sits on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, surrounded by the majestic Alps, with France across the lake. The locals here speak French, and the town is filled with charming French flair. This Christmas season, Montreux’s flying Santa has gone viral again! In this lifetime, you really should spend Christmas in Montreux 🎄! 🎅🏻 Flying Santa Santa Claus flies over Lake Geneva on his reindeer sleigh, greeting everyone to joyful Christmas music—this is Montreux’s magical Christmas experience. 🕙: On the hour, daily from 17:00 to 19:00, with an extra show at 16:00 on weekends. 🎊 Montreux Christmas Market (Montreux Noël) Over 150 wooden stalls, each decorated with lights and carefully arranged—super fun to explore! Besides local handicrafts and Christmas decorations, you can taste all kinds of traditional Swiss food. Don’t miss the Swiss cheese fondue 🧀 and mulled wine 🍷! They’re incredibly warming on cold winter nights. 📍: Promenade sur les quais, Montreux 🚶: 5-minute walk from Montreux train station 📅: November 21 to December 24, 2024 🏔️ Santa’s Home (Rochers-de-Naye) In Montreux, Santa really lives on a mountain! Rochers-de-Naye, at an altitude of 2042 meters, is accessible via the Santa’s cogwheel train from Montreux, with hourly departures. As the old train passes through lakes, valleys, and forests, climbing to the summit, Santa 🎅🏻 will be waiting for you. Visit Santa’s room, collect stamps, receive Christmas gifts 🎁, and enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the Alps from the top. Truly, Christmas in Montreux is full of magic 🪄! 📅: November 21 to December 22, 2024 (Wednesdays to Sundays), December 23, December 24 🏰 Chillon Castle Chillon Castle is world-famous thanks to Byron’s masterpiece The Prisoner of Chillon. Built on rocks by Lake Geneva, it looks like it’s floating on water. A medieval Christmas market is currently being held here, taking visitors into a magical winter fairy tale world! 🚂: Take a train or bus 201 from Montreux station to Veytaux-Chillon station, then a 5-minute walk 🚢: Take a boat from Montreux pier, 15 minutes 🎫: 10.5 Swiss francs 🚞 GoldenPass Line Montreux ➡️ Interlaken, an incredibly beautiful Swiss scenic train. The entire route is filled with golden views: the stunning Lake Geneva, endless vineyards, and majestic castles. Valid with the Swiss Travel Pass! #SwissTravel #MontreuxSwitzerland #MontreuxFlyingSanta #MontreuxChristmasMarket