Friends of Chillon
Some places we visit.
Others stay with us well after we leave.
For centuries, Chillon has fascinated visitors with its history, architecture and backdrop of lake and mountains. Everyone has their own reasons for growing attached.
The Circle of Friends of Chillon is for anyone who wants to turn this attachment into action: preserving, enriching and passing on our heritage.
Become a Friend of Chillon from 30 CHF per year.
Protecting the heritage of a Swiss icon
Being a Friend of Chillon means helping to preserve and enrich a unique, iconic piece of heritage and pass it on to future generations.
Since 2010, almost 120,000 CHF worth of membership fees and donations have been dedicated to conservation, acquisition, research and heritage promotion projects.
Projects supported by the Friends of Chillon
1 Restoring
a 16th-century suit of armour
2 Acquiring
two paintings of François Bonivard by the painter Hornung
3 Enriching our collections
by supporting the acquisition of the 19th-century Chillon Castle automaton
4 Promoting
our wine-making heritage by creating the ‘Verrée Vaudoise’ space in the Castellan’s Dining Hall
5 Passing on expertise
by funding publications dedicated to the castle’s history and collections
6 Being a part
of castle life by supporting its big annual events
What you get as a member
Discover
Explore Chillon during our members-only meet-ups.
- Free entry to Chillon Castle
- Invitations to exhibition openings and castle events
Share
Meet like-minded people who share your interest in Chillon.
- Annual visit arranged by the committee
- Take part in castle events
Save
Get exclusive discounts on your purchases.
- 10% off in the castle shop (excluding wines)
- Exclusive discounts on castle wines
Become a Friend of Chillon
Become a Friend of Chillon
And for the little ones?
Club Drako welcomes children aged 4-14 to explore Chillon in their own special way, for 20 CHF per year.
The Friends of Chillon come from a range of different backgrounds, but each with a shared desire to bring this place to life and pass it on – somewhere that brings us closer to our history, culture and region.
Whether you’re a lifelong Chillon fan or have only just discovered it – no need to be a specialist, collector or a patron.
Taking care of Chillon today means giving future generations the chance to fall in love with it too.
All that matters is that Chillon can count on you. Join us.
Choose the option to suit you
Individual member
CHF 30.– CHF
Annual payment
Couple's membership
CHF 50.– CHF
Annual payment
Group membership
CHF 100.– CHF
Business, charity or public sector.
Annual payment
Lifetime membership
CHF 500.– CHF
Annual payment
Any questions?
Contact the Friends of Chillon at