Freddie Mercury statue in Montreux

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Montreux became his second home , where he could escape the pressure of fame and dedicate himself to his music. After his death in 1991, his bandmates and the city decided to honour his memory with this statue , which was unveiled in 1996 .

This is located on the Place du Marché , on india phone number library the shores of Lake Geneva, and is easily accessible on foot from any point in the centre. To complete your experience, you can visit the Queen Studio Experience at the Montreux Casino.

Freddie Mercury statue. Source: Flickr.
Chillon Castle
Location : Veytaux, 3 km south-east of Montreux.
How to get there : bus lines 201 and 202 from Montreux station to Chillon stop or train line S3 to Veytaux-Chillon station.
Opening hours : April to September from 9:00 to 19:00; March and October from 9:00 to 18:00 and November to February from 10:00 to 17:00. The last entry time is 16:00.
Entrance fee : 15 CHF (16 EUR).
Chillon Castle is a medieval fortress that seems straight out of a fairy tale. With over a thousand years of history, it is one of the most visited monuments in Switzerland and a must-see among the places to see in Montreux.