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Things to Do in Vevey

Vevey is a town in Switzerland in the canton Vaud, on the north shore of Lake Geneva. Vevey is known for being the final home of comedy legend Charlie Chaplin and is home to the world headquarters of the food giant Nestlé. Today the city boasts some of the most pristine views of the Alps, vineyards, Old Town, better museums, landmarks, and shops, all set in an extraordinarily mild climate, making Vevey one of the most sought after travel destinations in the world.

The best way to have a taste of the culture and the lifestyle of this city is to indulge in some of the best things to do in Vevey, which include catching a glimpse of the iconic Charlie Chaplin Statue, Nestle Headquarters, Villa Le Lac and the Lavaux Golf Club. The city has numerous museums and when in the city, visiting at least one of the museums is a must. The most prominent museums in the city are Alimentarium Food Museum, Swiss Museum of Games, Swiss Museum Of Cameras, Jenisch Arts And Cantonal Stamp Museum and the Musee L'histoire De Vevey. Other top things to do when in Vevey include visiting the Eglise Notre Dame, taking a drive through the Wine road, taking part in a Steamer cruise and relaxing at the palm-tree and flower adorned shore of Lake promenade. The city also hosts various festivals like the Cully Jazz Festival during the month of April or May and the Street Artists’ Festival during the month of August and it is a must to take part in these festivals or at least witness the fun. Vevey is a modern, regional centre which provides you with an unforgettable experience and promises to make your visit a memorable one.

Can't wait to discover Vevey by yourself? Create an itinerary for Vevey today! Ranked on popularity, here's the complete list of best Vevey attractions and point of interests recommended by the locals.

  • Charlie Chaplin Statue

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    charlie chaplin statue

    Landmark, Statue, Family And Kids

    Quai Perdonnet, Vevey, Switzerland

    N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 am
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    Charlie Chaplin, performing artist, screenwriter and film maker, and the well known tramp in the film "Advanced Times", lived in the Manoir de Ban in Vevey. At the point when Charlie Chaplin (London, 1889 - Vevey 1977) displayed his film "Spotlight" while on a European visit, he was denied re-entry to the USA - due to McCarthyism. He chose to settl...
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  • Alimentarium Food Museum

    #2 of 12 Things to do in Vevey | Added 8027 times in trip plans

    Alimentarium Food Museum

    Museum, Entertainment, Family And Kids, Specialty Museum

    Quai Perdonnet 25, 1800 Vevey, Switzerland

    12 CHF 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
    Details
    The first food museum in the world opened up in 1985. The museum is dedicated to the city and food by none other than Nestle which has its headquarters in Vevey. There is a host of activities to do in this museum apart from of course enjoying all that the town has to offer. There is something or the other available to keep everyone amused- adults, ...
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  • Nestle Headquarters

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    nestle headquarters

    Family And Kids, Exhibition

    Nestlé S.A., Avenue Nestlé 55, 1800 Vevey, Switzerland

    N/A 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
    Details
    Nestle is a household name for most of the population in the world. A lesser known fact about Nestle is, it was founded in 1905 in Vevey, Switzerland. The town is still known the maximum for housing the headquarters of one of the biggest food brand names in the world. On weekends, the company puts out a lot of its products for display for the visit...
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  • Swiss Museum Of Games

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    swiss museum of games

    Museum, Outdoors, Entertainment, Family And Kids, Specialty Museum, Games

    Musee Suisse du Jeu, Au Chateau Case postale 9, 1814 La Tour-de-Peilz

    N/A 11:00 am - 05:30 pm
    Details
    With a lovely hall and chateau downstairs, this place has a variety of games to offers on the top floor. You can literally spend days here. You can not only learn about every other game but also play the games. This museum keeps you and your kids entertained. It has games from pre historic times, the most initial source of entertainment to what the...
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  • Villa Le Lac

    #5 of 12 Things to do in Vevey | Added 1045 times in trip plans

    Villa Le Lac

    Landmark, Leisure, Family And Kids

    21 route de Lavaux, Vevey 1802, Switzerland

    12 CHF 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
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    Gem of ingenuity and functionalism, the Villa "Le Lac" is an architectural masterpiece. Developed by Le Corbusier in the 1920s is famous for its “white villas ". Veritable laboratory of modern ideas, the Villa "Le Lac" is among the most personal and most inventive achievements of the architect. A small house (Petite Maison Corseaux), bound to...
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  • Swiss Museum Of Cameras

    #6 of 12 Things to do in Vevey | Added 2193 times in trip plans

    Swiss museum of cameras

    Museum, Family And Kids, Specialty Museum

    Grande Place 99, 1800 Vevey, Switzerland

    9 CHF 11:00 am - 05:30 pm
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    An extraordinary specialty museum that displays the historical backdrop of the advancement of photography from the most initial days to the present day digitized working. Here you will find heavenly displays and intriguing coverage of the numerous assorted aspects of camera as a tool of art. Make sure to allot a considerable duration to visit this ...
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  • Plein Ciel Tower

    #7 of 12 Things to do in Vevey | Added 1340 times in trip plans

    Plein ciel tower

    Landmark, Family And Kids, Tower

    Mont Pelerin, Vevey, Switzerland

    14 CHF 12:01 am - 12:00 am
    Details
    Located on the Mont Pelerin (1080 meters altitude), telecommunications tower Plein Ciel is one of the tallest towers in Europe. It measures 123 meters high. You can take the elevator ride too which is 5 CHF. To climb to the tower, start a walk of around 3 kilometers for vertical drop of 300 meters. Along the way, take time to admire the panoramic v...
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  • Jenisch Arts And Cantonal Stamp Museum

    #8 of 12 Things to do in Vevey | Added 1327 times in trip plans

    jenisch arts and cantonal stamp museum

    Art Museum, Museum, Family And Kids, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

    Avenue de la gare 2, Vevey 1800, Switzerland

    12 CHF 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
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    Second Vaud Canton Art Museum, the Musée Jenisch Vevey gathered throughout its significant history collections of works on paper - prints and drawings from all periods - which constitute more than 95 percent of its funds. These are as follows: Drawings (7000), prints (30,000) and paintings (1000). In 1968, an important René Legacy C&e...
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  • Lavaux Golf Club

    #9 of 12 Things to do in Vevey | Added 764 times in trip plans

    lavaux golf club

    Outdoors, Golf Course, Family And Kids, Games

    Lavaux Golf Club, Vevey, Switzerland

    N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 am
    Ideally located between Lausanne and Montreux, a range of drive of Lake Geneva and the Lavaux vineyards , Lavaux Golf club has a very attractive environment . It is spread perfectly over a site full of greenery from where you can admire not only the Alps or the Diablerets chain, but also beautiful local farms .It offers you the kind of view you com...
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  • Church Of St. Vervara

    #10 of 12 Things to do in Vevey | Added 1103 times in trip plans

    church of st. vervara

    Church, Religious Site, Family And Kids

    12, rue des Communaux, Vevey 1800,Switzerland

    N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 am
    Church of St. Vervara is an orthodox church situated in Vevey. It is one of the highlights of the town and is a must visit. It is a Russian orthodox church situated outside of the country and most of the communication done here is in authentic Russian. Even so, the peace one experiences after visiting this church is inexplicable. One should experie...
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  • Eglise Notre Dame

    #11 of 12 Things to do in Vevey | Added 2435 times in trip plans

    Eglise Notre Dame

    Art And Culture, Church, Religious Site, Historical Site, Family And Kids

    Eglise Notre Dame, Vevey, Switzerland

    N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 am
    Vevey has a church or a museum on every other street. In a way that is what makes the city more vibrant and yet so connected to its culture and history. Eglise Notre Dame is a treat not only for people close to the religion or who would like to see every church in the world, but also for art lovers. The church possesses some of the most beautiful p...
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  • Musee L'histoire De Vevey

    #12 of 12 Things to do in Vevey | Added 677 times in trip plans

    musee l\'histoire de vevey

    Museum, History Museum, Family And Kids, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

    Musee historique de Vevey,Le Chateau 2, rue du Château CH-1800 Vevey

    5 CHF 11:00 am - 05:00 pm
    Details
    All the websites and books dedicated to history put together also cannot do justice to the rich history of Vevey the way this Museum single handedly does. If you are someone who loves to explore new culture and learn about them right from the scratch, this definitely is the best place for you in Vevey. There are audio aides available inside the mus...
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