Tourism
Between Lake, Vineyards and Mountains, Jongny offers a privileged setting in the heart of Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is an ideal location to explore the cultural, natural, and viticultural richness of the Vaud Riviera.
European Heritage Days in Lavaux
On 13 and 14 September 2025, the association Lavaux World Heritage will offer guided tours of the historic buildings, examining the challenges of the energy transition within one of Switzerland’s most protected landscapes. In collaboration with the Municipality of Bourg-en-Lavaux and the Directorate General of Real Estate and Heritage (DGIP), these tours will provide insights into the history and characteristic architecture of Lavaux’s buildings, their development, and the challenges of deploying photovoltaic installations.
Heritage of Women Days in Lavaux
For the first time, the association Lavaux World Heritage is participating in the Heritage of Women Days, a rapidly growing initiative, particularly in Europe, which aims to highlight the role of women in cultural transmission. On 19 and 20 September, the public is invited to a series of guided walks, meetings, and inspiring exchanges showcasing women’s contributions to Lavaux’s wine-growing history. Each visit concludes with a discussion and a shared “friendship drink” with a local figure.
Walls in Lavaux / A Landscape Testimony
To raise awareness among local residents, tourists, and visitors about the conservation of the terraced vineyard heritage in Lavaux, here is a short film showcasing the passion, energy, and dedication of Lavaux’s winegrowers in maintaining the 450 kilometres of heritage walls.
"Perle de la Riviera", Montreux-Vevey, thanks to its privileged location on the shores of Lake Geneva and at the foot of the Prealps, enjoys a particularly mild and pleasant climate.
The variety of excursions—by bus, train, or boat—as well as sports activities (water sports, tennis, golf, horse riding, walking tourism) and entertainment offered in the region allows everyone, young or older, to enjoy a tailor-made stay.
There is always something happening on the Riviera. Notably, the international events punctuating the year: the Jazz Festival in July, theatre performances and classical concerts during the winter season, as well as the Christmas Market and the Comedy Festival. Discover the full range of accommodation, leisure, cultural, gastronomic, and healthcare options, including schools and clinics, on the website: www.montreuxriviera.com
Intermunicipal Tourist Tax Commission
In accordance with the regulations and the intermunicipal agreement relating to the tourist tax and the secondary residence tax Riviera – Villeneuve, adopted on 30 November 2022, the Intermunicipal Tourist Tax Commission (CITS), based in Montreux, collects on behalf of the partner municipalities:
- a tourist tax on overnight stays of visitors or guests in the territory of the partner municipalities,
- a secondary residence tax from owners of secondary residences within the territory of the partner municipalities.
A guest is a person visiting or staying in the territory of a partner municipality.
The host is the agent responsible for collecting the tourist tax from guests, i.e., the owner, tenant, administrator, director, manager of a facility or campsite, or any other service provider or intermediary (online platforms, social networks, etc.) benefiting from the rented property, even if the guest is accommodated outside the main establishment.
Accommodations are considered secondary residences if they meet the definition in Art. 2, para. 4 of the Federal Act on Second Homes of 20 March 2015 (SHA).
Rooms are defined as the habitable spaces included in the accommodation, excluding closed kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, dressing rooms, entrance halls, corridors, storage rooms, etc. The rooms considered must correspond to those recorded in the Federal Register of Buildings and Dwellings (RBD).