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Please book tickets online.

The following prices are subject to change during special events or themed days at Chillon Castle.

Rates and discounts on the online ticketing service: take advantage of special rates, discounts or free admission with vouchers at the castle’s ticket office upon presentation of a valid card (Montreux Riviera Card, Raiffeisen, Swiss Travel Pass, Caritas CarteCulture (from 1 December), Swiss Museum Passport, AMS / VMS, ICOM).

For self-guided tours, we have an explanatory brochure available for individual visitors in the following languages: Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Arabic, traditional Chinese and Ukrainian. 

At the entrance, Mastercard, American Express, JCB and Visa credit cards, as well as REKA travel cheques (no bank checks or traveler’s checks) are accepted as means of payment. We also accept Diners Club, Discover, UnionPay, Alipay and TWINT. Tickets may be paid for in cash: CHF, EUR* or USD* (*bills only, change in CHF) or by credit card.

You can also pay for your ticket online, via our ticket office with the following payment methods: Mastercard, Maestro, Visa, American Express, UnionPay, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, TWINT, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Bancontact.

Chillon offers different guided tours (from 1 person), which are highly recommend for groups and available in 10 languages. Guided tours are only available with advance booking, made at least 2 working days before the date required.

Book a guided tour to discover the castle in all its glory!

Time for an adventure! From the underground rooms to the banquet halls, by way of the famous latrines, right up to the top of the keep… Pick whichever option suits you best!

How do you get to Chillon Castle ?

All roads lead to… the most visited historical monument in Switzerland!

Accessibility

WARNING: the castle is not wheelchair accessible. There are two interactive screens available in the cafeteria showing 8 short films on the castle’s history. Disabled toilets are available upon request.

Babies

Prams are not allowed on our tour itineraries. Prams or strollers can be parked (unsupervised) at the cafeteria. We recommend you use a baby carrier instead. Baby-changing facilities are available.

Boats

There is limited visitor docking space for private vessels in front of the castle (shallow water).

Dogs / GUIDE DOGS

Dogs are not permitted in the castle; however, they can be left at unsupervised stations at the castle entrance.

Assistance dogs accompanying visually impaired visitors are permitted on presentation of an assistance dog passport and if they are wearing an approved harness. Guard dogs, sheepdogs, hunting and therapy dogs are not permitted.

Luggage

There is a left luggage area for visitor use inside the castle.

Miscellaneous

The nearest cash machine is in Villeneuve (2km away).

Remember

As per our regulations, Chillon Castle kindly requests visitors dress appropriately: visitors in swimwear, or those who are topless and/or have bare feet will not be allowed to enter. Furthermore, for safety reasons, minors must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the monument.

Are there any offers for discounted entry to the castle?