Île de Peilz, Villeneuve

Name: Île de Peilz
Address: Villeneuve, Switzerland

#1 among attractions in Villeneuve

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The Île de Peilz is a minute island at the eastern end of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, close to Villeneuve, Vaud. Measuring a few dozen square meters and featuring a monumental plane tree, it is the smallest and the only natural island in the lake. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°24'0"N, 6°54'50"E

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Villeneuve Switzerland

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Île de Peilz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Swiss Vapeur Parc, Château de Chillon, Queen: The Studio Experience, Rochers de Naye.

2.9 miW
Miniature versions of Swiss landmarks
Swiss Vapeur Parc
74 min walk • Tucked away in the picturesque Swiss town of Le Bouveret, Swiss Vapeur Parc offers a unique amusement park experience that enchants both young and old. This exceptional miniature railway park, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, presents an array of meticulously...
1.2 miNE
Forts and castles, History museum, Museum
Château de Chillon, Veytaux
30 min walk • Nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, the Château de Chillon presents a picturesque medieval visage that has captivated artists, writers, and travelers for centuries. This iconic castle in Veytaux, Switzerland, is an architectural marvel that exudes history from its...
2.1 miN
Museum
Queen: The Studio Experience, Montreux
53 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Montreux, Switzerland, stands a monument to rock history: Queen: The Studio Experience. This unique museum is located within the Casino Barrière de Montreux, which houses the very studio where the legendary band Queen recorded...
3.7 miNE
Towering peak with a railway to the top
Rochers de Naye, Montreux
95 min walk • The Rochers de Naye is a mountain of the Swiss Alps, overlooking Lake Geneva near Montreux and Villeneuve, in the canton of Vaud.
2 miN
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Montreux Casino, Montreux
53 min walk • Montreux Casino is a casino located in Montreux, Switzerland, on the shoreline of Lake Geneva. It has served as the venue for the Montreux Jazz Festival and was rebuilt following a 1971 fire memorialized in the Deep Purple song "Smoke on the Water". It is a property of Groupe Lucien Barrière.
1.2 miNE
Bridge
Viaduc de Chillon, Veytaux
32 min walk • The Viaduc de Chillon is a viaduct in Switzerland located in Veytaux to the southeast of Montreux. Built by the Consortium des Viaducs de Chillon between 1966 and 1969, it takes its name from the Château de Chillon which lies downhill on the shores of Lac Léman.
1.3 miNE
Forts and castles, Restaurant
Fort de Chillon, Veytaux
33 min walk • The Fort de Chillon is a twentieth-century fortification directly adjacent to the medieval Château de Chillon on the edge of Lac Léman in Switzerland.
4.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dent de Jaman
109 min walk • The Dent de Jaman is a mountain above Montreux, situated north of the Rochers de Naye.
3.4 miN
Forts and castles
Châtelard Castle
86 min walk • Châtelard Castle is a castle in the municipality of Montreux of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2.3 miN
Music venue
Montreux Music & Convention Centre, Montreux
59 min walk • The Montreux Music & Convention Centre is a multi-purpose complex located in Montreux, Switzerland. It hosts the annual Montreux Jazz Festival. The convention center's main venues are the 4,000-capacity Auditorium Stravinski and the 2,000-capacity Miles Davis Hall. The facility opened in 1973 and received its current name in 2006.
2.5 miNE
46°25'54"N • 6°56'15"E
Caux Expo
63 min walk • Museum