Vevey

Vevey is a municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It lies on the northern shore of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), between Lausanne to the west and Montreux to the east, and is part of the Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut district. The town is a gateway to the Lavaux wine region and features a lakeside promenade, a historic centre, and views of the surrounding Alps.

Historically, Vevey developed as a trading and fishing settlement in the Middle Ages and later grew as an industrial and tourism centre. The town has long associations with Nestlé, the multinational food company that was founded in Vevey. The Alimentarium, a museum dedicated to food and nutrition, is located there. The vicinity includes the Lavaux vineyard terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose wine culture influences the local economy and landscape.

Vevey’s cultural scene centers on its lakeside setting and historic streets, with markets and fountains in the old town and a promenade along the shore. The town is also linked to the life of Charlie Chaplin, who lived in Vevey; Chaplin’s World in nearby Corsier-sur-Vevey preserves his legacy and home.

Transport connections place Vevey on the Lausanne–Montreux corridor, with regular rail service and lake steamers linking the lake shore towns. The combination of its cultural institutions, historic core, and lakeside scenery makes Vevey a notable destination in western Switzerland.