Room hire
Host your event in the exceptional Chillon Castle. Become a castellan or chatelaine for the evening – an unforgettable experience guaranteed.
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Banquet and reception - Aula Magna
In the Middle Ages the Savoys used this room as a reception, banquet or feasting hall. Today, we’ve opened its doors to welcome you and your guests.
Its black marble columns, windows overlooking the lake, coffered ceiling and majestic fireplace make it a one-of-a-kind setting for drinks receptions and banquets.
This room has direct access to a professional kitchen.
Capacity (including guests and staff)
| Seated dinners | 232 people |
| Reception with buffet | |
| Concerts, conferences and seminars | 200 people |
Banquet and reception - Castellan's Dining Hall
This room has been hosting esteemed guests for over 700 years and was once used as a dining hall.
This room is located in the residential part of the castle, hence the large gothic windows. Its distemper painted walls, 13th-century oak columns, coffered ceiling and fireplace give the room a warm, cosy feel.
It’s the ideal space for hosting early-evening drinks and nibbles.
Capacity (including guests and staff)
| Reception with buffet | 160 people |
| Concerts, conferences et seminars | 130 people |
Caterers, prices and terms
Approved caterers
Carefully selected for their reputation, excellent service, and familiarity with the venue and its facilities, the caterers listed below offer a wide variety of specialities and styles to suit the most varied of tastes.
Please contact them directly for a quote.
We are not authorised to host wedding ceremonies. Our rooms can, however, be hired for wedding dinners. Festivities must end by midnight at the latest.
Rooms are unavailable for hire in December or from January to March 2027.
Rates
| Package price per person | CHF 45.00 |
| Minimum of 100 people. | CHF 4’500.00 |
| Security guard | CHF 400.00 |
Services included
- Admission and venue hire
- Use of the kitchen, crockery and cutlery, tables and chairs
- Setting up of banquet areas and final cleaning (excluding the kitchen)
- Services of a caretaker
Additional services
- A guide in medieval costume for a tour of the castle before the banquet: CHF 180.00
- A fire in the fireplace: CHF 500.00
- If you would like the fireplace to be lit, an additional security guard must be present.
- Use of the fireplace reduces the maximum capacity for each room.
When you hire a banquet hall, an additional reception hall is included in the price.
Seminar - Albert Naef conference room
Why not hold your talk or seminar in the unique setting of our Albert Naef conference room?
Situated at the heart of the fortress, this wood-panelled room is named after the official Canton of Vaud archaeologist who undertook the major restoration work on the castle in the late 19th century.
Make the most of your day with a guided tour or a wine-tasting tour.
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Rates
| Half day | CHF 25.00 |
| Full day | CHF 35.00 |
Includes admission to the castle and self-serve refreshments.
Capacity
| Meeting style | Max. 14 people |
| Theatre style | Max. 20 people |
Equipement
- Projector
- Projector screen
- Internet connection
Self-serve refreshments
- Still and sparkling water, coffee, tea
- Pastries
- Fresh fruit basket
FAQ
Yes, two of our great halls are available for hire: the Aula Magna and the Castellan’s Dining Hall.
You can choose from a selection of approved caterers and providers for your event.
Please note that castle rooms are not available for hire during usual opening hours.
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Unfortunately, we cannot host wedding ceremonies, however our rooms can be hired for wedding dinners. Please bear in mind that festivities must end at midnight at the latest, and that the chapel cannot be used for ceremonies.
For your ceremony, we recommend you get in touch with other castles in the region such as Aigle or Oron.
Wedding photographs can be taken inside the monument with prior consent from the Chillon Castle Foundation and are subject to a 250 CHF payment upon arrival. This admits up to 3 people (the couple plus one photographer).
You can contact our Events Manager, Melissa Nieto, at private.events@chillon.ch
We recommend you visit when Chillon Castle first opens to avoid the crowds.
Here are our opening times:
- November to February: 10am to 5pm (last entry at 4pm)
- April to September: 9am to 7pm (last entry at 6pm)
- March to October: 9:30am to 6pm (last entry at 5pm)
The castle is closed on 25 December and 1 January.
You can easily get to the castle by train, bus, bike, CGN boat, car or on foot.
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