Vevey Highlights

Alimentarium, Food Museum

Vevey

Founded by Nestlé, the Alimentarium is the first museum in the world entirely dedicated to food, opening up a dialogue on past and present eating habits through its interactive displays. Situated on the Vevey lakeshore, the Alimentarium can be easily identified by the giant fork embedded in Lake Geneva.

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Swiss Camera Museum

Vevey

A stone’s throw from Lake Geneva, the Swiss Camera Museum offers adults and children alike the chance to discover everything about the art of photography, with kids workshops every Saturday and a photo club. Free audio-guides and a smartphone app are available.

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Vevey History Museum

Vevey

During this cultural visit, children and adults learn about the history of the Vaudois town through ancient objects, canvases and photographs. Near Lake Geneva, Vevey History Museum shares its premises with the Confrérie des Vignerons, the winemaking society that organises the legendary Fête des Vignerons.

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Swiss Game Museum

La Tour-de-Peilz

Housed in Tour-de-Peilz Castle, near Vevey and Lake Geneva, the collections of the Swiss Museum of Games offer a wealth of entertaining information about the universal concept of games through the ages and across borders. Families can also participate in a board game in the games room.

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Charlie Chaplin statue

Vevey

Charlie Chaplin lived in Manoir de Ban in Vevey. His statue on the lakeside promenade recalls his 25-year stay in the region.

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