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Chillon Castle Entrance Ticket in Montreux: A Medieval Experience Amidst Swiss Mountains and Lake
4.6
251 Ratings
Veytaux
Step into a medieval world at Chillon Castle in Montreux. Explore the fortress, enjoy costumed tours or audio guides, and experience exhibitions and concerts. Don’t miss this Swiss gem!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chateau de Chillon - Discover a medieval gem nestled in an exceptional panorama between Swiss mountains and lake and enjoy a memorable experience. The romantic-meets-authentic visits are made to measure: come on your own, as a couple, or in a group; choose from an audio guide or explore the fortress at your own pace. Our quirky castle trail and touch-screen videos will take you back in time to the era of the Dukes of Savoy. The most visited historical monument in Switzerland hosts exhibitions, shows and concerts all year round. It’s a must see!
What's Included
- Brochures available in multiple languages including Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
What's Not Included
- Public transport and parking availalbe nearby
- Rest area with automatic beverage distributors inside the castle
- Snack bar and picnic area outside
- Café Byron (breakfast, lunch, coffee break) available in front of the castle
Additional Information
Welcome to the stunning Chillon Castle!
This historical marvel is situated amidst an extraordinary landscape made up by the Swiss mountains and lake. Traverse the castle’s drawbridge and immerse yourself in a scene that has been a muse to renowned artists, promising an unforgettable journey. Our tours, a balance of romance and authenticity, are tailored to meet individual needs: visit solo, with a partner, or in groups; opt for a dressed up guide, audio guidance, or independently discover the stronghold.
Our unique castle journey, complemented by touch-screen videos, will transport you to the times of the Dukes of Savoy. Chillon Castle can also host private events offering experiences such as candlelit dinners, birthday celebrations, or even a guided tour featuring wine tasting.
As Switzerland’s biggest tourist attraction, the monument presents exhibitions, performances, and concerts throughout the year. It is a sight you can’t afford to miss!
- Café Byron, perfect place for a tasty pit-stop at 50m
- The castle is NOT adapted for wheelchairs. However, 2 audiovisual terminals with 8 short-films about the castle’s history are at disposal of the less mobile visitors in the cafeteria.
- Baby-changing table available.
- Strollers prohibited : to visit the castle, please leave your stroller in the cafeteria (unsupervised) and prefer baby-carriers.
- Limited number of berths in front of the castle for private vessels. (depth of water shallow).
- Pets are not admitted in the Castle. However, places are reserved for them at the entrance .
- Dress code required by our regulations: entry refused to anyone who arrives topless, in bathing suits and/or bare feet.
- Public Baggage lockers
Location
Chateau de Chillon
avenue de Chillon 21,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(251 Ratings)
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Clarissa
Jul 11, 2024
Great Little Castle! - Our favorite castle on our trip! Looks quaint on the outside, but was surprisingly big inside. There was plenty to see and experience. Many different rooms. Took our family of four 90 mins to walk through. Definitely could have spent longer, but our son is not a fan of lingering and taking in all the details. We went in the morning at about 10am and there were no crowds. Definitely a must see!
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Ps00011
Jul 10, 2024
Excellent castle and free with Swisspass - We have the swiss flexi pass and saw this was included. It was a great thing to do! This castle is extremely well maintained. You can walk through many levels. There are great signs that explain each room....and the castle is complete with a torture chamber. :) Scary though, but a really fascinating look at history. I thought we would do a quick walk through but we ended up spending a couple hours. Very worthwhile and you cannot find a more ideal setting!
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731joep
Jul 6, 2024
Castle - Great castle to do if you’re near the area, in Montreux or near Lausanne. This was 1 of the cooler castles I’ve been to. Described the rooms you’re in and is on water.
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306siobhano
May 31, 2024
Visit Chillon Castle - We really enjoyed visiting the castle. Beautiful setting, well maintained and combined a view on household/ fort life. Very interesting history. We spent 2 hour, and it was barely enough time to go through. We definitely recommend this site.
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Cheryl_l
May 31, 2024
Chillon Castle not to be missed! - Really interesting history, stunning location and a nice cafe just outside, great value for money, highly recommend
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Indescious
May 19, 2024
Chillon Castle - Very nice, nice visit with lots of history. A must-see in Switzerland. To do at least once. Be careful, the castle is large and has a lot of stairs.
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123rhianp
Apr 25, 2024
Fabulous castle - Amazing castle ! Did not have enough time to see it all despite 4 hours set aside. The size of it is enormous and the history is amazing. Such a fabulous location as well. Highly recommended to not stop here when in the area.
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Barryhh2324si
Jul 14, 2024
Amazing history. - The history of the Chillon Castle is amazing. Be sure to get the audio for the best experience. Get the feel of how people lived in that era. The views from the castle are beautiful.. Walking through is on multiple levels and on different surfaces. Not handicap assessable but this 78 year old loved it!
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Jim
Jun 25, 2024
Amazing Fortified Castle Built On A Rock - My wife and I took the long walk down the path of flowers along Lake Geneva to reach this amazing castle. It should take about 45 minutes to an hour depending on how many times you stop to take photos. While the inside of the castle is simply bones, the history behind the castle as well as how well it has stayed the test of time is impressive. It is the perfect location to build a fortress with a natural moat. The inside of the castle takes you to various rooms with info in both French and English. My wife and I enjoyed learning all about this castle, especially the bit about the Prisoner of Chillon made famous by the poem by George Gordon Lord Byron. Do not miss this place if visiting Montreux! Take the boat ride and you can also see it from the water.
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Terri_a
Apr 19, 2024
It’s ok - Kind of hard to follow the tour. No commentary for every number in the walls. Castle is interesting but basically empty since built so long ago
Beautiful views from the castle
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