Château de Chillon
- Visit: 1–2 hours
Open today 09:30–18:00 · last entry 17:00Adulte CHF 15 · Enfant CHF 7 · Réduit CHF 12.50
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What's on here
Ateliers d'automne à la journée – l'art de l'enluminure
Tuesday · All day45 CHF
Autumn full-day workshops – the art of illumination
Tuesday, 10:0045 CHF
Autumn full-day workshops – Linocut
Thursday, 10:0045 CHF
Guided Tours of the “Relics of the Future” Exhibition
Saturday, 14:157 CHF
Workshops for Adults – Illumination and Calligraphy
Sunday, 13:0060 CHF
Discovery tour "The treasure chest!"
Wednesday, 10:0015 CHF
Family Fun at the Museums
Saturday, 10:0010 CHF
Guided tour "between forteress and castle"
Sunday, 10:3022 CHF
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Why go
- See the Camera domini, the Duke of Savoy’s chamber, with its 14th-century murals.
- Explore a castle formed from 100 separate structures gradually joined into one building.
Plan your visit
Opening times
last entry 17:00
Closed on 1 Jan, 25 Dec
Prices
From the venue's website · checked 27 Sep 2026
Don't miss
- Bonivard’s dungeonFrançois de Bonivard was imprisoned here from 1530 until Bernese forces freed him in 1536. His story inspired Lord Byron’s “The Prisoner of Chillon”.Dungeon
- The bailiff’s great roomAlso called the great Bernese kitchen, its restoration included tapestries.Bailiff’s great room
Know before you go
- Visitors under 16 must stay with an adult.
- Closed on 1 January and 25 December.
Legends and hidden details
- Chillon inspired Romantic-era writers including Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Victor Hugo and Lord Byron.
- Lord Byron is said to have carved his name into a dungeon column.
What's inside
- The castle contains four great halls, three courtyards, bedrooms and historic latrines. Reconstructed interiors include a grand bedroom, hall and cave stores.
Tips for your visit
- Free lockers are available in the cafeteria and first courtyard.
- Bike parking and an e-bike charging station are near the castle entrance.
Best time to visit
- April–September: open 09:00–19:00; last entry at 18:00.
- March and October: open 09:30–18:00; last entry at 17:00.
- November–February: open 10:00–17:00; last entry at 16:00.
With kids
- A beach with swimming facilities is close to the castle.
Interesting facts3
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1969
Underwater surveys near the castle uncovered remains of a prehistoric lakeshore settlement in 1969.
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1968
The castle appeared on the cover of Bill Evans’ 1968 live album and inspired Prince Eric’s castle in the 1989 film “The Little Mermaid”.
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Roman-era objects were found during 19th-century excavations.
Castello di Chillon - Wikipedia
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History
The road beside Chillon was squeezed between the lake and cliffs, allowing its garrison to control the route to Italy and collect tolls. In the 13th century, the nearby road toll moved to the newly founded settlement that became Villeneuve.
- 10th–11th c.The lower main tower and parts of the inner wall likely date from this period; the oldest fabric has no definitive date.
- 1150The first written record places the castle under the authority of the House of Savoy.
- mid-12th c.The Counts of Savoy used the castle as a summer residence and kept ships on Lake Geneva.
- 1248 and 1266–67Peter II expanded the castle.
- 1536Bernese forces captured the castle, which then became the bailiff’s residence.
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- 1733The bailiff’s residence moved to Vevey.
- 1835Converted into an artillery storehouse and altered to ease cannon passage.
- 1866The keep held archives, and the castle served as a military prison.
- 1897–1934A restoration project investigated the castle’s building history and restored the complex using archaeology and historical research. Architect-archaeologist Albert Naef devoted twenty years to studying the castle and led much of its restoration.
How to get there
- 6 minTrainTake the S5 regional train to Veytaux-Chillon station, then walk six minutes to the castle.
- BusBus 201 stops directly in front of the castle at the Chillon stop.
- BoatThe Chillon boat landing is 100 metres from the castle.
- 45 minOn footFollow the lakeside footpath from Montreux to the castle; the walk takes about 45 minutes.
- ParkingA large visitor car park is beside the castle and boat stop.
Accessibility
- Car drop-off Visitors with reduced mobility may be dropped off at the drawbridge.
Sources: Chillon Castle - Wikipedia · Chillon Castle - Wikipedia (part 2) · Montreux - Wikivoyage (see) · Chillon Castle Foundation | Château de Chillon … · Tickets | Chillon · Visit | Chillon · Château de Chillon - Wikipedia · Schloss Chillon - Wikipedia · Castello di Chillon - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026
- Website
- chillon.ch/
- Phone
- +41 21 966 89 10
Questions and answers
How much does admission cost?
Adult CHF 15; child CHF 7; reduced CHF 12.50; family CHF 35.
Can I store belongings?
Free lockers are available in the cafeteria and first courtyard.
When is the castle closed?
On 1 January and 25 December.
Who looks after the castle today?
A foundation established in 2002 manages, researches and maintains the castle and makes it accessible to the public.
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