Here are our main prices for individual visitors:
Find all our prices on our opening times and prices page
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Yes, you can purchase tickets via our online booking system. LIEN A FAIRE
We accept the following payment methods: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, JCB, Diners Club, Discover, UnionPay, TWINT, Google Pay, Apple Pay, WeChat Pay.
Purchasing a ticket online guarantees you a spot for your chosen tour or event. However, it does not give you priority access when you arrive at the castle.
Tickets bought online cannot be refunded. You may change the date of your visit if the ticket value is the same and if a request is made at least 3 days in advance. More information here.
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You can also purchase tickets at the Montreux tourist office.
Admission tickets can be purchased in advance via our online booking system. They can also be purchased on the day at our castle kiosk.LIEN A FAIRE
Certain workshops or events, such as the Scary Night at the Museum, have limited availability so tickets must be booked online in advance.
Purchasing a ticket online guarantees you a spot for your chosen tour or event. However, it does not give you priority access when you arrive at the castle. Tickets bought online cannot be refunded. More information here.
Our cashiers accept payment in:
The following payment methods are not accepted:
Via our online booking system LIEN A FAIRE: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, JCB, Diners Club, Discover, UnionPay, TWINT, Google Pay, Apple Pay, WeChat Pay.
We take your data and privacy very seriously. Chillon Castle’s data protection policy clearly outlines how your data is processed when you browse our website (www.chillon.ch) and use our services (e.g. our online booking system).
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You can get 50% off admission to Chillon Castle, excluding special events and not in conjunction with other offers.
Your Montreux Riviera Card must be activated before arrival and presented at the kiosk. For more information on the Montreux Riviera Card, head to the following page.
You can get 20% off admission to Chillon Castle, excluding special events and not in conjunction with other offers.
An ICOM card gets you free admission to Chillon Castle when presented at the ticket kiosk, excluding special events.
A Raiffeisen Member+ card (for a named individual) gets you free admission to Chillon Castle when presented at the ticket kiosk, excluding special events.
The Caritas CarteCulture pass gets you 30% off admission from 1 January to 31 March and from 1 November to 31 December when presented at the ticket kiosk, excluding special events.
The Swiss Museum Pass and Swiss Travel Pass get you free admission to Chillon Castle when presented at the ticket kiosk, excluding special events.
Free admission only applies to a Swiss Travel Pass labelled ‘Swiss Museum Pass’.
Chillon Castle is open all year round, excluding 1 January and 25 December.
Chillon Castle is open every day of the year, excluding 25 December and 1 January.
We recommend you allow 1-2 hours for your visit.
Lockers (39cm wide / 57cm deep / 39cm tall) are available in the cafeteria (room 4). They can be locked using a 1 CHF deposit.
There is an open storage area for larger luggage such as pushchairs and buggies, or suitcases.
Chillon Castle Foundations accepts no responsibility for any loss or theft of these items.
Unfortunately, animals are not permitted on castle grounds. Kennels are available in a shaded area near the castle entrance (by the Castle Bazaar).
Assistance dogs for the visually impaired are permitted upon presentation of an assistance dog ID and when wearing an approved harness. Guard dogs, sheepdogs, hunting dogs and therapy dogs are not permitted.
Café Byron, located just opposite the castle, is open throughout the day for your refreshment needs.
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The Castle Snack Bar is available in the castle garden when weather conditions allow.
There is a rest area with vending machines selling snacks and drinks in room 4 (first courtyard).
Chillon Castle has two places where you can treat yourself or a loved one to a souvenir.
The shop, which is inside the castle, has a wide range of books and toys, as well as our very own must-have Chillon souvenirs.
The Bazaar, which is outside the monument, is open in summer and offers a wide range of tourist delights, such as chocolate boxes, biscuits and drinks.
Chillon Castle is a medieval fortress, and our visitor trail is not heated in winter. We recommend you wrap up warm in winter and wear comfortable shoes with a sturdy sole.
You can warm up with a hot drink from one of the vending machines in our cafeteria, our shop, or at Café Byron.
No, smoking and vaping are not permitted in the castle or courtyards.
Cameras are permitted on the castle grounds. However, flash and selfie sticks are not allowed.
Visitors are not permitted to fly drones anywhere on the Chillon Castle grounds. This is both to help protect the fragile architecture of our heritage building and local wildlife in the nearby Grangettes Nature Reserve.
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For frequently asked questions, please use our chatbot or the FAQs section of our website.
We recommend you visit when Chillon Castle first opens to avoid the crowds.
Here are our opening times:
The castle is closed on 25 December and 1 January.
The Montreux Riviera is a safe, calm, family-friendly region with incredible natural surroundings that are perfect for walking. It’s a real little corner of paradise with a wide range of sports and cultural activities on offer. It is also renowned for its outstanding food scene and exceptional-quality wines.
Make the most of your visit with a tour of the military facilities at the Fort de Chillon, built in 1941 and classified as ‘top secret’ until 2001.
The castle’s narrow passageways, cobbled floors and various staircases make it difficult for wheelchair users and those who are less able to walk to get around. The floor can easily become slippery in the event of rain, meaning manual wheelchair users may require assistance.
Only our paved courtyards, cafeteria with accessible toilet facilities, the Castle Bazaar and Café Byron are fully accessible.
We have two video screens in the cafeteria, which offer a virtual tour of the castle and its heritage through 8 short films, available in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish.
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You can easily get to the castle by train, bus, bike, CGN boat, car or on foot.
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There are bike stands available opposite the castle entrance.
We also offer an e-bike charging service:
Please head to the Bazaar for further information.
There is a free public car park (for up to 3 hours) directly opposite Chillon Castle, along the cantonal road. A parking disc (blue disc) is compulsory. These can be purchased at the ticket office for CHF 3.00.
Parking is limited, so we recommend you take the bus or the train where possible.
If there is no parking available at the castle, additional parking is available in Villeneuve (Parking Tronchenaz, 3km away). You can then take the 201 bus (VMCV) from there.
To reduce the risk of theft, do not leave any valuables in your car and ensure no personal items are visible.
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Yes, there is an offer that includes a cruise of Lake Geneva on a CGN boat and castle admission.
This offer is only available via CGN at their ticket kiosks or on board.
RailAway offers a special 20% discount on admission when booked alongside a train ticket.
Chillon Castle is the ideal place for a family day out and for introducing little ones to a medieval site. From the keep and cellars to the courtyards, defence systems and even latrines, there are plenty of exciting things to discover.
Children up to 10 years old can follow Chillon Castle’s Drako trail LIEN A AJOUTER– just pick up a free map at the ticket office. We also host various family-friendly events throughout the year, including school holiday workshops, guided tours for little ones, Easter and Christmas events, and Scary Night at the Museum.
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The castle has cobbled courtyards, narrow passageways and steep staircases. For their own safety, children under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times. We also recommend babies are held in a carrier. Buggies and pushchairs cannot be used on the visitor trail and must be left in the cloakroom (room 4). Baby changing facilities are available in the toilets in the second courtyard. We do not currently have a dedicated space for breastfeeding.
Children under 5 years old can visit Chillon Castle for free.
Here are our prices for children aged 6 and over:
Unfortunately, buggies and pushchairs cannot be used on the visitor trail, due to the number of cobbles, staircases and narrow spaces. Please use baby carriers where possible.
Buggies and pushchairs must be left in the cloakrooms in the cafeteria (room 4, first courtyard).
Family tickets can be purchased online or at our ticket kiosk for 35.00 CHF. This ticket admits 2 adults and 1-5 children aged 6-15 for a day at Chillon Castle. LIEN A AJOUTER
Family offers are also available for certain special events or evenings (Scary Night, Swiss Castles Day, Medieval Christmas).
Chillon Castle offers a number of birthday party themes for children aged 5 to 12, which can be booked on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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You are welcome to have a picnic or relax in the gardens or on the castle beach.
The beach has toilets and a shower. There is no lifeguard on duty and parents/guardians are responsible for their children’s safety.
A water fountain is available in the first courtyard.
We also have a wide range of food and drink on offer at Café Byron.
Picnics are not permitted inside the castle.
Club Drako is an exclusive club for children aged 4 to 14 who dream of living like a royal! The club hosts regular fun, creative workshops and events, and comes with a number of member perks.
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You can explore Chillon at your own pace, or with a guide in various languages.
For self-paced tours:
For guided tours:
Guided tours are available in English, French, German, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.
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Yes. Audioguides can be loaned for 6 CHF and are available in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish.
You can also download the audioguide using the Chillon mobile app for 3 CHF.
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Guided tours for individuals can be booked online and take place every Sunday from April to September.AJOUTER LE LIEN
For groups, there are a number of guided tours on offer: school trips, 50 to 80-minute tours, costume tours, tours followed by wine-tasting.
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No. Guided tours must be booked at least 72hrs/3 days in advance, by filling out our online form. You must also receive confirmation from our booking service.
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Individual guided tours can be booked online and take place every Sunday from April to September.
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Guided tours last between 50 and 80 minutes, depending on the option you have selected.
As an exceptional heritage monument, Chillon Castle has around 300 items on display throughout. These are split across five main categories: weapons and armour, chests, furniture, paintings and murals, and archaeological objects.
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No. Only official Chillon guides are authorised to give tours of the castle.
In addition to our permanent exhibition, which you can see all year round, Chillon Castle holds temporary exhibitions on the themes of history and modern art, linked to the castle and its surrounding landscape. You can find more information about this here.
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Chillon Castle hosts over 40 events per year to suit all ages and tastes.
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Certain workshops (for adults or children) and events have limited spaces. So, we recommend you book online.
Find out about upcoming events
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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
Chillon Castle offers a guided tour package with a Chillon wine-tasting session included. We also host a public wine-tasting session as part of our ancient bottling event in September.
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The ‘Clos de Chillon’ is only available to buy at Chillon Castle, from our shop or Bazaar. We can also deliver wine throughout Switzerland, fill out this form on our website to order. LIEN A AJOUTER
Our other variety, the Réserve de la Fondation, is produced by our partner Badoux Vins in Aigle. You can purchase this directly from Badoux Vins and at the castle when the ‘Clos de Chillon’ is out of stock.
The Chillon Castle Foundation has its very own vineyard near the castle, as well as around 40 wine barrels stored in our cellars. Our ‘Clos de Chillon’ red and white wines are also made right here at the castle.
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You can get the latest news and updates from Chillon Castle by subscribing to our newsletter in English, French and German, or by following us on social media.
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If you have lost an item, please contact our team by email to info@chillon.ch or call +41 21 966 89 10 and:
We’ll let you know if we find the item and you can collect or have it sent to you (you would need to pay any shipping fees). We keep lost property for 6 months.
The Friends of Chillon help contribute to Chillon Castle’s growth and development. They support our activities through various projects.
You can join the Friends of Chillon today and get plenty of members-only perks.
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The Chillon Castle Foundation’s primary mission is to maintain and preserve this unique piece of medieval heritage.
By making a donation, no matter the size, you are directly contributing to specific projects – whether it’s preserving our collections or restoring our building.
Donations to non-profit organisations can even be tax deductible for individual donors.
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Founded in 2002, the Chillon Castle Foundation’s mission is to ensure the continued operation, conservation and restoration of this historic site, belonging to the Canton of Vaud (c/f decree issued on 30 June 2010).
Chillon Castle belongs to the Canton of Vaud. It is registered on the Swiss federal inventory of heritage sites of national importance (ISOS).
Any use of the castle’s image for political or activist purposes is prohibited.
Any use of the castle’s image for commercial purposes is subject to prior approval from Foundation management. Such use is subject to specific regulations and must not undermine the Foundation’s image and values.
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