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Opening times

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April to September
9am to 7pm (last entry 6pm)
March and October
9:30 am to 6pm (last entry at 5pm)
November to February (closed on 25 December and 1st January)
10am to 5pm (last entry at 4pm)

Rates

INDIVIDUAL VISITORS

Adult
15.00
(from 16 years old)
CHF
Child
7.00
(6-15 years old)
CHF
Reduced fee
12.50
Students, apprentices, pensioners, disability insurance recipients, Swiss military wearing their uniform
CHF
Family
35.00
(2 adults + 1 to 5 children 6 to 15 years old)
CHF
Montreux Riviera Card
7.50
Adult
CHF
Montreux Riviera Card
3.50
Child
CHF
Free
Swiss Travel Pass, Passeport Musées Suisses, ICOM
Audioguide
6.00
rent on site
CHF

GROUPS (15 people min)

Adult
12.00
(from 16 years old)
CHF
Child
6.00
(6 to 15 years old)
CHF
Adult
16.50
(from 16 years old) combi price admission fee + audioguide rental
CHF
Enfant
11.00
(6 to 15 years old) combi price admission fee + audioguide rental
CHF

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 with your credentials (Montreux Riviera Card, Raiffeisen, Swiss Travel Pass, Caritas CarteCulture (from December 1st), Swiss Museum Passport, AMS / VMS, ICOM).

For visits without a guide there is 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 cards.

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 available in 10 languages. Guided tours are only available with advance booking, made at least 2 working days before the date required.

Discover the castle in all glory by booking a guided tour!

Tour types

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!

Access

How do you get to Chillon Castle ?

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

 

BY CAR

You can get to Chillon Castle via the A9 motorway, Villeneuve or  Montreux junctions. Chillon Castle is by  the lake side between Montreux (4 km away) and Villeneuve (2 km away).

There is a large car park that you can use, free of charge, in front of the castle (but parking permits must be displayed, available  at the ticket office) Caution: Never leave valuables in your vehicle. If necessary, lockers are available within the castle grounds.

Calculate your route with Google Maps. or Michelin.

Free parking for coaches.

TIP: As the car park is often full, the Tronchenaz car park in Villeneuve is a good alternative, but we strongly recommend that you use public transport!

By train

We would like to inform you that due to construction work, the Veytaux-Chillon station will be closed from July 22 to August 14, 2024.

To get to Montreux/Lausanne, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Take bus 201 towards Vevey Funiculaire.
  2. Get off at the “Montreux-Escaliers de la gare” stop.
  3. Take the escalator to Montreux station.
  4. Take the train to Montreux station to continue your journey.

We thank you for your understanding.

Find your train with CFF.

Take advantage of the RailAway combined offer for 20% discount on your journey by train or boat and reduced entry fee to Chillon.

By BUS

Bus N 201 from Vevey, Montreux or Villeneuve.

“Chillon” stop in front of the castle. Buses every 10 to 20 minutes.

Find your bus with VMCV.

On foot

Romantic lake-side walk along the “flower-path” from Montreux (4km, 45 minutes) or Villeneuve (2km, 20 minutes), far from the noise and bother of road traffic.

Close to the castle, there is a pretty beach just right for a dip in the lake.

by boat

Regular departures from Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux and Villeneuve in pick season.

“Chillon” boat stop (100m away).

Find your boat with CGN.

Practical info

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 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 / ASSISTANCE 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 people are permitted on presentation of an assistance dog passport and if they are wearing an approved harness. Protection, sheepdogs, hunting and therapy dogs are explicitly excluded.

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: entry will be refused to visitors in swimwear, or those who are topless and/or have bare feet. Furthermore, for safety reasons, minors must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the monument.

Partners offers

Are there any offers for discounted entry to the castle?

Montreux-Vevey Tourisme

50% discount upon presentation of a Riviera Card

Passeport Musées Suisses

Free entry upon presentation of an annual pass

Swiss Travel Pass

Free entry upon presentation of a Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Travel Pass Flex

railaway

Benefit from a 20% discount on Chillon Castle’s entrance tickets with the RailAway combined offer.

BCV

Discounted admission (children go free) on presentation of a Maestro BCV card

Raiffeisen

Free entry on presentation of a Raiffeisen valid card

Passeport Loisirs

Free entry for one additional guest per paying visitor upon presentation of a Passeport Loisirs gift card or voucher

CGN

15% discount on combined cruise + admission tickets. Purchase from CGN ticket offices or on board

15% discount on admission tickets for Horizon card holders.

Online ticket office