Family activities the castle has to offer

Workshops, guided tours and children’s events: absolute musts for your calendar

Looking for ideas for days out to suit little ones of all ages? Chillon hosts children’s activities all year round: from creative and discovery workshops to fun trails and more! Check out our selection of activities for the whole family to start creating and sharing wonderful memories together.

Explore the monument as a family 

Develop your senses and build curiosity (age 3-6)

3-6 year olds choose an object from our treasure chest, then follow a guide through the many rooms in the castle. This tour is child-friendly and focuses on touch, helping little ones understand everyday medieval life through everyday objects.

Age: 3-6 | Price: 15 CHF per child | Duration: 60 mins | Dates: Wednesday 4 March, 1 April, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July, 5 August, 2 September, 7 October and 4 November, 10-11am

Follow our guide through the rooms of the castle

Discover everyday medieval life in the company of a costumed tour guide who will show you through the rooms of the castle, from the cellars to our great halls.

You might be surprised by some of their astonishing anecdotes from the Middle Ages.

Age: 0-99 | Price: included in cost of entry | Duration: 50 mins | Dates: Every Sunday from April to September, 2:15pm (in German), 3:15pm (in French) and 4:15pm (in English)

Make lasting memories at Chillon

Celebrate an unforgettable birthday at the castle

Head off on in search of fantastical beasts, on a knightly quest, follow in the footsteps of the archaeologists, or even join a magical order… book a one-of-a-kind birthday party for your little one, right at the heart of our historic monument.

Age: 5-12 | Price on Wednesdays and Saturdays: 350-400 CHF (with cake) | Price on Sundays (from April onwards, without cake): 180 CHF | Duration: 2 hours (includes 60-minute activity) | Dates: Wednesdays, Saturdays (and Sundays from April onwards)

Join Drako Club

Drako Club is exclusive to children aged 4-14 and membership comes with free entry to ‘family’ events (excluding autumn workshops). Members get plenty of perks, including free entry to the castle, 10% discount on ‘children’s items’ in the Castle Shop and a welcome gift.

Age: 3-14 | Price: 20 CHF | Duration: valid for a year, from 1 January to 31 December

Christmas treats especially for Drako Club members

The castle dragon invites his Club friends to join him for Christmas nibbles. What’s on? A tasty treat, photos with Father Christmas, a Christmas story, plus an arts and crafts workshop. A cosy get-together to celebrate Christmas.

Age: 3-14 | Price: free for members | Duration: 2 hours | Date: Wednesday 9 December, 2-4pm

Unmissable seasonal specials!

Celebrate spring with PâKOCHâTO

Bring along the whole family to celebrate the arrival of spring with medieval artisans and workshops for all ages.  An adventure-filled day of basket-making, cookery, fun trails and animals awaits!

In partnership with OMUZé.

Age: 0-99 | Price: Adult (16+): 19 CHF / Student or senior: 16 CHF / Child (aged 6-15): 11 CHF / Family (2 adults and 2-5 children): 55 CHF | Date: Sunday 5 April, 10am-5pm 

The castle changes its tune for Museums Night on the Vaud Riviera

Get ready for an original, nighttime experience complete with guided musical tours, concerts and melodies from throughout the ages… Hear the castle transform before your very ears!

In partnership with the Vaud Riviera Museums Association.

Age: 0-99 | Price: free entry | Date: Saturday 30 May, 5pm-midnight

Get to know our castle dwellers this Swiss Castles Day

Events, workshops and taster classes: get to know some friendly faces from the castle and experience a day in their life through fun, creative activities.

In partnership with the Swiss Castles Association

Age: 0-99 | Price: Adult (16+): 19 CHF / Student or senior: 16 CHF / Child (aged 6-15): 11 CHF / Family (2 adults and 2-5 children): 55 CHF | Date: Sunday 4 October, 10am-5pm

Awaken your senses with a family wine workshop

A whole day dedicated to the art of winemaking! Put your nose to the test and guess the scents and flavours behind the grapes. This fun, sensory activity is perfect for captivating tiny imaginations.

Alcohol-free activity

Age: 3-99 | Price: included in cost of entry | Date: Saturday 12 September, 10am-5pm

Get swept up in the drama of Scary Night at the Castle

For one night only, see the historic monument’s darker side as you dive into a world of ghosts and shadow creatures. Goosebumps guaranteed!

Age: 4-99 | Price: Adult (16+): 22 CHF / Child (aged 6-15): 16 CHF / Family (2 adults and 2-5 children): 66 CHF / Date: Saturday 10 October, 6:30-11:30pm

Experience the magic of a medieval Christmas at Chillon

As winter approaches, the castle halls will be decked out with magnificent decorations as we prepare to take you back to the Middle Ages over three special weekends.

What’s on? Christmas trees, workshops and performances and ye olde artisans

Age: 0-99 | Price: Adult (16+): 19 CHF / Student or senior: 16 CHF / Child (aged 6-15): 11 CHF / Family (2 adults and 2-5 children): 55 CHF | Dates: 28-29 November, 5-6 December and 12-13 December, 10am-5pm

Fun, creative, educational workshops!

‘Budding herbalists’ workshop: an introduction to medieval plants

Herbalist Delphine Roulin welcomes 8-12 year olds into her world of plants and walks them through making their very own creation to take home.

In partnership with OMUZé

Age: 8-12 | Price: 18 CHF / free for Drako Club members | Duration: 2 hours | Dates: Tuesday 7 and 14 April, 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm

‘Wooden treasures’ workshop: create your own little sculptures

Children aged 8-12 can join wood specialist, Claude Veuillet, to learn the art of wood-carving and take home their very own work of art!

In partnership with OMUZé

Age: 8-12 | Price: 18 CHF / free for Drako Club members | Duration: 2 hours | Dates: Thursday 9 and 16 April, 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm

Autumn workshops: a creative exploration of ancient plants

Get your 8-12 year-olds ready for a creativity-packed day of workshops on medieval plants. The perfect way to learn through fun, eat together as a family and leave with your very own hand-made creations!

Lunch included

Age: 8-12 | Price: 45 CHF / 50% discount for Drako Club members | Duration: 6 hours | Dates: Tuesday 13 and 20 October, Thursday 15 and 22 October, 10am-4pm

Unleash your inner creative at our ‘Family fun’ workshops:

Take part in a fun, family-friendly workshop built around the Relics of the Future exhibition.  You can even take home your own artistic creation!

In partnership with Vaud Riviera Museums Association.

Age: 0-99 | Price: 10 CHF per workshop and per family (min. 1 adult and 1 child, max 5 people) | Dates: Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 December, 10am-4pm

You will find all of these activities in our family and children’s calendar, available online as a PDF (in French).