My boyfriend has been my guide through Switzerland and decided today we'd visit the Tower of Fart…read more I know apparently how you pronouce Peilz sounds the same as the word fart. Later on I'll be reviewing the Castle of to shit. Anyways, this tower is situated near the lake and is in the city near Nestle. Yes the company is from Switzerland. Saw the building too. The tower has some kind of walk way to it, but it was closed when we got to the door. We then took a walk around the tower. There was a cave with water dripping through the top as it was raining when we were there. Also a little area full of yachts. Cute place to meander around. The museum of games is here too.

Freddy Mercury statue in Montreux is a must see! It is a lovely tribute to this special artist. The…read morestatue is in a great place to eat lunch and people watch too.

Probably would have to write a very long story about my feelings for the music of Queen. So here…read moreare just a couple of pictures of the statue of Freddie Mercury, who spent a lot of time in Montreux at the end of his life. I am not even sure if I like the statue, but it is probably fitting than it is larger than life, just like the man himself...

There are nice views of the lake and mountains from here, and it's usually a great spot to catch…read morethe sunset. The pyramids themselves and the concrete in front are kind of ugly, but they're useful for exercise -- I've seen groups running or hopping up and down. There are also people who picnic from the top or just lounge around to enjoy the views.

We took a boat as our transportation to get here. We did a tour & the place is big and beautiful…read more It is filled with so much history and they have their own wine that they make from their vineyard. They have huge fireplaces that you don't see anymore and all the artwork on the walls are hand painted & well preserved. Definitely grab a bottle of their wine to try from the gift shop.

Great place to explore during your travels to Montreux. There are 2 ways to get there, bus and…read moreboat. We loved going on the boat due to scenic route. Also, if you have Swiss pass, admission to castle and boat are covered!

From the statue of Freddie Mercury, it's almost a perfect 2 miles down to the Chateau du Chillon…read moreand the whole walk is gorgeous, planted with stunning flowers throughout. It gets much nicer the closer you get to Montreux, but you'll find them the whole way down. A well paved path, it's pretty highly used by all manner of walkers, runners, and dogs. Not to be missed - definitely take it to/from the castle if you have the time.

Want to step back into medieval times? Then definitely check out the Château de La Bâtiaz. This…read moreis a 13th Century medieval castle built as a fortress, not a residence, in order to protect the neighboring area. No fancy royal balls were thrown here, the only thing thrown here most likely were large objects from a catapult. From Martigny, you need to walk across the river, out of town, and up into the cliffs. It's a short trek, but worth it. Check out the website for information on visiting times. We went during the off season, but were lucky to catch a demonstration of one of the many catapults they have on display in the courtyard as you enter the castle. There is supposed to be a display of torture devices, and while there were a few, I think that either it was shut down for the season, as we went through the turn style without having to pay, or, it was under renovation. We climbed up the tower (which it appears you typically have to pay for, but for some reason there was no ability to pay - you just walked up at the time), and from the top of the tower is a great view of the region. Also, one of the special surprises was that there is a medieval tavern on site. The food was really good! They also appear to put on shows at the castle during the open season. I would definitely go back.

Very original and good medieval food and service :)read more

The Neuchatel Castle is now home to the Neuchatel cantonal legislative offices, the cantonal law…read morecourts (hold hearings here), and other administrative offices. Between 1st April and 30th September, the castle is open for free guided tours. Guided tours leave from the main entrance at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm on weekdays and 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm on Saturdays and at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm on Sundays and public holidays. The guided tour takes you through several of the legislative and court rooms, knights room, and offices. The tour guide was extremely informative and friendly, probably one of the best tour guides I have had. The inside of the castle was definitely worth seeing. There are some beautiful art pieces and historic Neuchatel Clocks on display within some of the rooms.