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Waterfront · Montreux, Vaud
Quai de Montreux et statue de Freddie Mercury
The lakeside promenade in central Montreux, with flower beds, the covered market and the 3-metre statue of Freddie Mercury facing the lake.
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About Quai de Montreux et statue de Freddie Mercury
Montreux’s quay runs along the lake through the town centre, with flower beds, benches and views of the Alps on the far side of Lake Léman. The town lies on the so-called Riviera of Vaud, known for its mild climate and Belle Époque hotels.
At the end of Place du Marché, on quai de la Rouvenaz, stands the statue of Freddie Mercury, 3 metres high, by Czech sculptor Irena Sedlecká. The Queen singer recorded in Montreux at the studio the band had in the town, and spent part of his final months there. The statue shows Freddie with his fist raised, in a stage pose.
Beside the statue is the covered market at Place du Marché, an open structure that becomes part of Montreux Noël at the end of the year.
The quay continues southeast to Territet and Château de Chillon, and northwest to Clarens and Vevey. The walk from Montreux to Chillon along the waterfront is flat and takes about 40 minutes.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Thirty minutes to an hour; longer if you continue on foot to Chillon.
Best time
In the late afternoon, with the light on the lake. In September, Freddie Mercury's birthday month, fans often gather at the statue.
How to get there
It's about a five-minute walk from Montreux station, descending through the streets of the town centre to the lake.
Tip
The statue usually has a queue for photos around midday: go early. Continue along the quay to Chillon and return by bus.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Quai de Montreux et statue de Freddie Mercury
Where is the Freddie Mercury statue in Montreux?
At the end of the Place du Marché on the lakeside, on quai de la Rouvenaz, a five-minute walk from the station.
Why is there a Freddie Mercury statue in Montreux?
Because Queen had a studio in the town, where Freddie recorded and spent part of the final months of his life.
Can you walk along the waterfront to Chillon?
Yes, along the promenade, a flat walk of about 40 minutes.