Swiss winter BLISS

Escape to Montreux in Switzerland for a magical mix of Alpine adventure and lakeside calm

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Why go?

Snuggled at the foot of white-cloaked mountains, the town of Montreux on Lake Geneva is a dreamy location for relaxing strolls and evenings spent sipping mulled wine. And when adventure calls, snowy slopes are just a short train hop away.

Fantasy castle

Its most celebrated landmark is Chillon Castle (chillon.ch), a hulking medieval fortress that was the inspiration for Prince Eric's castle in Disney's The Little Mermaid. Inside its lofty battlements and pointed turrets are rambling corridors, weapon rooms and fancy banqueting halls. There's even a secret escape to the lake. Don't miss the rock-carved dungeon that served as a prison hundreds of years ago.

Rock royalty