The Alimentarium is Vevey’s food museum, on the lakefront at Quai Perdonnet 25, and an easy half day from Montreux: the train takes 6 to 8 minutes.[2][3] Adult entry is CHF 15,[3] the museum is closed on Mondays, and Vaud tourism lists 10:00 to 17:00 hours for the October–March season.[1]
Adults: CHF 15 · Closed: Mondays · Train from Montreux: 6–8 minutes.[1][2][3] Confirm winter 2026-27 hours on the museum’s site.
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What the Alimentarium is
The Alimentarium is Vevey’s food museum, set on the lakeside promenade at Quai Perdonnet 25.[1][3] It is a good indoor option on the Swiss Riviera: compact enough for a morning, close to the station and easy to combine with a walk on the lake.
Getting there from Montreux
Take the train from Montreux to Vevey, a ride of 6 to 8 minutes,[2] then follow the lakefront to Quai Perdonnet. If you would rather arrive on foot, our Montreux to Vevey lakeside walk ends close to the museum’s side of town, and you can take the train back.
Opening hours and closing days
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026: 10:00 to 17:00.[1]
- 1 April to 30 September 2026: 10:00 to 18:00.[1]
- Closed on Mondays, except Vaud holiday Mondays.[1]
The hours above are the ones published for the 2025-26 and summer 2026 seasons. Winter 2026-27 hours were not confirmed when this guide was written; check the museum’s own site before you travel.[3]
Tickets
The museum’s practical-information page lists adults at CHF 15, reduced rate at CHF 12, children aged 6 to 15 at CHF 6 and children under 6 free.[3] Older guides quote CHF 12 for adults, so treat any price you find elsewhere as possibly out of date.
A half-day that works
- Morning: train to Vevey, arrive for the 10:00 opening and spend a couple of hours inside; the museum is closed on Mondays.
- Lunch: along the lakefront, a short walk from the museum.
- Afternoon: Chaplin’s World, or walk back towards Montreux on the lakeside path.
Where to stay
With Vevey 6 to 8 minutes away by train, Montreux is a comfortable base for the whole Riviera. An apartment with a kitchen keeps costs down for a family, and the lake and station are close.
Base yourself in Montreux
RivieraHost manages apartments in Montreux and Clarens, a short train ride from Vevey.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Alimentarium and how do I get there from Montreux?
The Alimentarium is at Quai Perdonnet 25 in Vevey, on the lakeside promenade. From Montreux, take the train to Vevey, which takes 6 to 8 minutes, then walk along the lakefront. Check exact departures on sbb.ch.
How much does the Alimentarium cost?
The museum's practical-information page lists adults at CHF 15, reduced rates at CHF 12, children aged 6 to 15 at CHF 6 and children under 6 free. Prices change, so confirm on alimentarium.org before you go.
What are the Alimentarium's opening hours and closing days?
Vaud tourism lists 10:00 to 17:00 from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 and 10:00 to 18:00 from 1 April to 30 September 2026. The museum is closed on Mondays, except Vaud holiday Mondays. The winter 2026-27 hours were not confirmed when this guide was written, so check the museum's site.
Is the Alimentarium a good rainy-day option?
Yes. It is an indoor museum on the lakefront, so it works when the weather rules out a walk or a boat trip. Because it opens at 10:00 and is closed on Mondays, plan it for a Tuesday to Sunday and pair it with another Vevey stop in the afternoon.
Can I combine the Alimentarium with other Vevey sights in one day?
Yes. Vevey is 6 to 8 minutes from Montreux by train, so a morning at the museum, a lunch on the lakefront and an afternoon at Chaplin's World or on the lakeside walk back to Montreux fit comfortably in one day.
Sources
- Vaud Tourism, Alimentarium — opening hours by season (10:00–17:00 from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026; 10:00–18:00 from 1 April to 30 September 2026), Monday closing.
- RivieraHost, Chaplin’s World day trip from Montreux — the Montreux to Vevey train takes 6 to 8 minutes.
- Alimentarium, Practical information — address (Quai Perdonnet 25, 1800 Vevey) and ticket categories (adult CHF 15, reduced CHF 12, children 6–15 CHF 6, under 6 free). Figures read from the page’s search listing; the page itself could not be opened when this guide was written.
Prices and hours are those published at the time of writing and can change; confirm on the museum’s official site.
Base yourself in Montreux
RivieraHost’s apartments sit steps from the lake — with kitchens, more space and better value than a hotel for families and groups. Every one is right on this guide’s doorstep.