Vevey

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Vevey [1] is one of the main cities of the Swiss Riviera, in the Lake Geneva Region of Switzerland.

Vevey, taken from Mont-Pèlerin
Vevey, taken from Mont-Pèlerin
Vevey seen from the other end of the cove.
Vevey seen from the other end of the cove.

[edit] Get in

[edit] Get around

You can walk most of the old town but for an excursion take the mountain railway to Pleides for some great views and skiing in season. Make sure you get the Riviera Card at your hotel, you'll be able to use the bus for free.

You can also get a free bike for whole day with CFS 20 deposit, which just in front of "COOP" super market next to the train station.

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Vevey's old town
Vevey's old town

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  • National Bar Expect the service to be a little slow when it's busy but if your not in a hurry and are out for a good time the great atmosphere makes the wait worthwhile, the food is great and they keep changing the menu every month. During the summer they have a great terrace and in the winter it's the best place to go. It's located just outside the border of the main square on the right side if you;re facing the lake.

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  • Charlies Just outside the main town square. During the summer they open the bar right on the border of the lake, it's the best place in town to relax and have a couple of beers until sunset.
  • Le Ve
  • The Rocking Chair, [2]
  • Hôtel des Trois Couronnes
  • le Bout du Monde [3] Drink a toast to "the end of the world".

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[edit] Budget

  • Riviera Lodge, Place du Marché, Vevey. +41 21 923 80 40, info@rivieralodge.ch [4]. Rooms 2, 4, 6 or 8 beds from chf. 27.-

[edit] Mid range

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  • Hotel Du Lac, 1 Rue d'Italie, Vevey. +41 21 925 06 06. [7] - It opened in the winter of 2006 and it's an absolutely beautiful hotel, get a room facing the lake.
  • Astra Pavillon, Place de la Gare 4, Vevey. +41 21 925 04 04, info@astra-hotel.ch [8].
  • Hôtel des Trois Couronnes, Rue d'Italie 49, Vevey. +41 21 923 32 00, info@hoteltroiscouronnes.ch [9].

[edit] Get out

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