
The Montreux Riviera provides a beautiful backdrop to our Glion campus, with the stunning scenery complemented by a superb variety of leisure options all year round.
Discover more about life at Glion campus and get a taste for how our students spend their free time.
Glion students drive their own extracurricular experience through a wide variety of committees dedicated to sports, wine, arts, charity, and more.
The Student Government Association (SGA) is elected to represent our student community. Its primary role is to:
Glion campus is part of the municipality of Montreux, a short (15-25 mins) journey by public transport to the town center.
From lakeside walks to live music at the Montreux Jazz Café, the area offers plenty of downtime options for our students.
Summer Highlight
The shoreline of Lake Geneva coming alive with popup bars and street food venues to coincide with the annual Jazz Festival
Winter Highlight
The Christmas Market which runs from November to Christmas Eve
The Swiss take their sports and activities seriously, with every municipality investing in high quality facilities. Close to campus you will find opportunities to engage in:
Individual Sports
Swimming, tennis, hiking, running, badminton, ping pong, yoga, boxing, cross fit, and stand-up paddle board, to name a few
Team Sports
Football, rugby, volleyball, or basketball
Winter Sports
Montreux offers easy transport links to popular destinations including Zermatt, Verbier and Crans-Montana
Every year, there is plenty to do in and around Montreux. It’s home to some incredible sights and events that include:
Montreux Jazz Festival
The highlight of the cultural calendar. It takes place in July each year and welcomes internationally renowned artists
Historic Buildings
Château de Chillon, immortalized by poet Lord Byron
Including the Château de Chillon, as immortalized by the poet Lord Byron
There are also museums dedicated to the actor Charlie Chaplin, the rock band Queen and the art of chocolate-making
Switzerland’s geographical location at the heart of Europe – and its famously punctual and efficient train services – make it an ideal place from which to explore the continent.
Historic Cities Only Hours Away
From Montreux you can connect to cities across the country, as well as cross-border destinations like Milan (3 hrs 19 mins), Lyon (3 hrs 30 mins), and Chamonix Mont Blanc (2 hrs 9 mins)
Local Airports
Geneva and Zurich airports offer scheduled services to long- and short-haul destinations
At Glion, every day is a blend of cultural discovery, creative challenges, and real-world learning in a dynamic, supportive community. There’s always something inspiring happening.

Glion feels like a global village – every day is rich with diverse cultures, breathtaking views, and a close-knit community that feels like family.

Each day at Glion, I learn something new – inside and outside the classroom – preparing me to creatively carve my path in the world of hospitality.

Glion is more than academics – it’s about meaningful connections, personal growth, and friendships. It creates an environment where students can truly thrive – in and out of the classroom.

At Glion, every day is a blend of cultural discovery, creative challenges, and real-world learning in a dynamic, supportive community. There’s always something inspiring happening.

Glion feels like a global village – every day is rich with diverse cultures, breathtaking views, and a close-knit community that feels like family.

Each day at Glion, I learn something new – inside and outside the classroom – preparing me to creatively carve my path in the world of hospitality.

Glion is more than academics – it’s about meaningful connections, personal growth, and friendships. It creates an environment where students can truly thrive – in and out of the classroom.

At Glion, every day is a blend of cultural discovery, creative challenges, and real-world learning in a dynamic, supportive community. There’s always something inspiring happening.

Glion feels like a global village – every day is rich with diverse cultures, breathtaking views, and a close-knit community that feels like family.

Each day at Glion, I learn something new – inside and outside the classroom – preparing me to creatively carve my path in the world of hospitality.

Glion is more than academics – it’s about meaningful connections, personal growth, and friendships. It creates an environment where students can truly thrive – in and out of the classroom.




























