Vevey

Vevey is a town on the northern shore of Lake Geneva in Canton Vaud, sitting between water and terraced vineyards that rise toward the Alpine slopes. The lakeside promenade runs parallel to the old quarter with its narrow streets and large market square, framed by multistory buildings from different centuries.

A Roman settlement called Vibiscum grew along the trade route beside the lake and evolved during the medieval period into a stopping point for pilgrims on the Via Francigena. In the 19th century, the town expanded as food industries, including Nestlé, arrived and established their headquarters here.

The Fête des Vignerons, held roughly every twenty years, transforms the central square into a stage celebrating local winemaking traditions and craft. The performance uses costumes and music to show the bond between people and the vineyards that climb the slopes above the water.

Regular trains connect the main station to Geneva and Lausanne, and the walk to the lakeside promenade leads through the old quarter or along the main street. Most attractions lie within walking range, and strolls along the water offer open views of the mountains across the lake.

The Alimentarium, housed in the former Nestlé headquarters, displays food-related exhibitions and features an oversized fork sculpture that rises from the water. The sculpture is missing one prong, which has become a talking point among visitors walking along the shore.

Location: Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District

Elevation above the sea: 383 m

Part of: Métropole lémanique

Shares border with: Corsier-sur-Vevey

Address: 1800 Vevey, Switzerland

Website: http://vevey.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.46030,6.84187

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:48