Things to Do in Vevey

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 settle in Vevey, along with his wife and kids, four of whom were conceived in Switzerland. The family stayed in the Manoir du Ban in Corsier, a chateau in the neoclassical style of 1840, and is situated in an inconceivable 14 hectare park filled with some really old trees. His kids went to the state funded school. At the top of his distinction, Charlie Chaplin featured in "A King in New York" (1957) and "A Countess from Hong Kong" (1967), which he additionally coordinated. A statue by the lake celebrates the 25 years he spent here. It is definitely an amazing place for movie lovers who laughed and cried with Chaplin!

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, children alike. There are “cookers” workshops for children and adults separately and then there is one workshop which allows a child and an adult to do an activity together. 

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 visitors to see. If you are in Vevey, why not grab the chance to go and see the place where Nestle cooks up some of the greatest food products of our times. 

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 they have evolved into now. There are categories of games like religion, money- so on and so forth. One of the most fascinating things about this museum is the games it has based on world war 1- it gives you an insight into the attitudes adopted by different countries. 

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 be the home of the parents of Le Corbusier, was based between 1923-24 on the arrangements of Le Corbusier and his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret. The building outline and the arrangements had been created before picking the ground; Le Corbusier was given the errand of discovering a considerable measure and discovered the ideal spot.

This is the first illustration of the current structural engineering of Le Corbusier in Switzerland. Villa Le Lac can be seen today as a genuine illustration of cutting edge building design that would emerge soon after Le Corbusier.

It consists of three parts:

• The garden terrace
• Free floor plan
• Large, running windows

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 historical center, and request a free sound aide on landing. These are exceptionally detailed and exhausting (an in-depth story for each display). You will basically find everything from a camera obscura (remember your physics experiments in school?) to the modern day digital cameras.

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 view of the Lavaux vineyards, and the town of Vevey.

The tower is open from Easter to October and you can also choose to go up by lift. The climb although by lift is charged for and it’s always better to go climbing yourself. 

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 Cérenville enriched the heritage of more than 150 ancient drawings, including several rare sheets of famous Italian artists of the Renaissance. Twenty years later, the Cantonal Engraving Office stood at Vevey, at the height of the Foundation William Cuendet & Atelier Saint-Prex, Professor Decker printed the Funds and collections of the State of Vaud (constituted by the Musée de l'Elysée). Soon joined by City prints collections of Vevey, the Alexis Forel Museum Association, the Foundation Pierre Aubert and Planque Foundation, he collected more than 30,000 pieces. Some years before, the Oskar Kokoschka Foundation filed its funds in Vevey, including nearly 1,200 prints and several hundred drawings by the Austrian artists. In 2007, a collector in Vevey left a set of 400 drawings of the eighteenth century French and Italian. Finally, in 2014, Mr Rudolf Schindler gave 632 drawings by Ferdinand Hodler at the museum. One of the best things about this museum is that it is fully accessible for disabled people and strollers. A ramp is located at the rear of the building, street side of the Commons.

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 come across on “ Made in Switzerland" postcards in a nutshell ! Apart from the visual beauty, it also provides you an opportunity to keep yourself entertained and your kids busy. There is a section for juniors to play at the club and there is of course a magnificent course for you to explore.

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 experience for themselves the beauty of this place. To know more about the church, refer to their official website where you would get more information about the initiatives they have undertaken. You can also get to know about the ways to donate to the needy through the church. 

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 paintings done on stain glass. Looking at these paintings for a moment, take you back to the time they were painted in. If you are someone who loves art and in general likes to explore new things, Eglise Notre Dame is definitely a place you should plan to visit while in Vevey. 

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 museum which you should ask for. They help add to your knowledge. You get to know about every display in more intricate detail. It is the oldest museum in Vevey and is a part of their cultural heritage.