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On this page you will find all the information you need to help plan your visit. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Book your visit Times & prices
Times
APRIL to SEPTEMBRER
9am to 7pm
last entry at 6pm
MARCH and OCTOBER
9:30 to 6pm
last entry at 5pm
NOVEMBER to FEBRUARY
10am to 5pm
last entry at 4pm
Closed on 25 December and 1 January. Open every other day of the year.
Individual prices
Adult
15.00 CHF
(+16)
Child (0-5)
0 CHF
Child (6-15)
7.00 CHF
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Concessions
12.50 CHF
Students, apprentices, pensioners (60+), those on disability benefit, Swiss military in uniform
Family
35.00 CHF
2 adults + 1-5 children (aged 6-15)
Disabled or visually impaired
0 CHF
+ companion
AUDIOGUIDE
6.00 CHF
Available at the entrance
Languages : FR, DE, EN, CN, KR, ES, IT, JP, RU
Chillon App
3.00 CHF
Mobile visitor app available on the App Store or Google Play
Languages: FR, DE, EN, CN, KR, ES, IT, JP, RU
2027 Individual prices
Adult
18.00 CHF
(+16)
Children (0-5)
0 CHF
Children (6-15)
7.00 CHF
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Consessions
15.00 CHF
Students, apprentices, pensioners (60+), those on disability benefit, Swiss military in uniform
Family
40.00 CHF
2 adults + 1-5 children (aged 6-15)
Disabled or visually impaired
0 CHF
- + companion
AUDIOGUIDE
6.00 CHF
available at the entrance
Languages: FR, DE, EN, CN, KR, ES, IT, JP, RU
Chillon app
3.00 CHF
Mobile visitor app available on the App Store or Google Play
Languages: FR, DE, EN, CN, KR, ES, IT, JP, RU
2026 prices, subject to change.
Prices may be adjusted for special events and themed days.
Montreux Riviera Card 2026
| Adult 16+ | CHF 7.50 |
| Child 5-15 | CHF 3.50 |
Montreux Riviera Card 2027
| Adult 16+ | CHF 9.00 |
| Child 5-15 | CHF 3.50 |
Your Montreux Riviera Card must be activated before arrival and presented at the ticket kiosk. For more information on the Montreux Riviera Card, head to the following page.
Lavaux Card
| Adult 16+ | CHF 13.00 |
| Child 5-15 | CHF 6.00 |
Lausanne Transport Card
| Adult 16+ | CHF 12.00 |
| Child 5-15 | CHF 5.60 |
Excluding special events
BCV Extra
| Adult 16+ | CHF 13.50 |
| Child under 15 | Gratuit |
Valid at the ticket kiosk for named Visa Debit BCV card holder + 1 person aged 16+ of their choice (excluding special events).
CGN
15% discount on combined cruise + admission. Purchase at CGN kiosks or on board.
Passeport Loisirs
Free entry for one additional guest per paying visitor upon presentation of a Passeport Loisirs gift card or voucher.
Magic Pass – BeMagic
BeMagic members can earn Magic points on admission to the castle (excluding special events).
CarteCulture Caritas
| Adult 16+ | CHF 10.50 |
30% discount on adult tickets from 01/11 to 31/03 (excluding special events) and on presentation of a CarteCulture pass.
Admission is free upon presentation of the following cards:
- Swiss Travel Pass
- Swiss Travel Pass Flex
- Swiss Museum Pass
- ICOM (International Council of Museums)
- Raiffeisen cards
At the ticket kiosk
- Cash: CHF (notes and coins) | EUR and USD (notes only)
- Cards: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, JCB, Diners Club, Discover, UnionPay
- Other payment methods: REKA, Alipay, TWINT, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Mastercard, Visa, American Express, JCB, Diners Club, Discover, UnionPay, TWINT, Google Pay.
We do not accept cheques or travellers cheques.
Special prices and offers are available for groups of 15 people and more, plus a guided tour to suit you.
Bringing the family to Chillon?
There’s fun all year round here at the castle, with our family-friendly workshops, trails, guided tours and special events to help you explore. Follow Drako, the Chillon dragon, using our map specially designed for little ones, take part in an activity, or even throw a birthday party!
Visit at your own pace
Our permanent trail
Explore Chillon at your own pace – all you need is 1-2 hours and our free visitor brochure, available in 19 languages. You will find information points along the trail, where you can learn more about the castle’s history and secrets. We also have a trail specially designed for children.
Audioguide
Dive into the history of the castle with our audioguide, available in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish.
Hire an audioguide at the kiosk for 6 CHF.
Chillon visitor app
Download our mobile app to guide you around the castle, or to prolong the experience once you get home.
Available in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish.
3.00 CHF to download
Discover Chillon with a guide
Join one of our themed guided tours and uncover a whole new side to our historic castle. Several dates and themes are on offer in line with our wider programme.
From 15.00 CHF per person
Getting to Chillon
Trains
The S5 regional train runs every hour to/from ‘Veytaux-Chillon’. The station is a 6-minute walk from the castle.
See the CFF train timetable.
Bus
The 201 bus runs from Vevey, Montreux or Villeneuve. Get off at the ‘Veytaux, château de Chillon’ stop just in front of the castle.
Buses run every 10-20 minutes. See the VMCV timetable.
Choose a RailAway offer and get 20% off your train ticket and reduced admission to the castle.
April to October:
- Patrimoine tour from Lausanne, Montreux, Vevey
- Riviera tour from Vevey, Montreux et Villeneuve
The ‘Chillon’ jetty is 100m from the castle.
Choose a combined offer and get a cruise of Lake Geneva on a CGN boat plus castle admission all in one. Offer only available via CGN at ticket kiosks or on board.
Walking
Follow the path along the lake.
- From Montreux: 45-min walk (4km)
- From Villeneuve: 20-min walk (2km)
Plan your route on SuisseMobile.
Cycling
You can use the cycle path along the main road to get to the castle.
There are bicycle stands and an e-bike charging station available near the castle entrance.
Plan your route on SuisseMobile .
Cyclists or scooter users must dismount once they are near the castle entrance to prevent any collisions with pedestrians or those with mobility issues (please see the signs on site).
Free parking for up to 3 hours along the main road.
You must display a blue parking permit (available at the castle for 3.00 CHF).
Route:
- A9 motorway, junction for Montreux or Villeneuve.
- Chillon Castle is situated on the banks of the lake between Montreux (4km away) and Villeneuve (2km).
Accompanying people with reduced mobility:
- Drop off at the drawbridge.
- Then park your vehicle in one of the parking spaces on the main road.
See our accessibility section for further information.
Please do not leave any valuables in your vehicle. Lockers are available in the cafeteria (room 4, first courtyard).
Parking is limited, so please use public transport where possible. You can get combined train/admission offers from RailAway or park at Parking Tronchenaz in Villeneuve (3km away).
Accessibility
The castle’s constraints as a heritage building, narrow passageways and various staircases can make it difficult for wheelchair users and those reduced mobility to get around.
Wheelchair accessible spaces
- In the castle
- Paved courtyards
- The cafeteria, equipped with accessible toilets and rest area
- Near the castle entrance:
- The Castle Bazaar
- Our Café Byron restaurant (inside and on the terrace)
Please take care as the courtyards are cobbled. They can easily become slippery in the event of rain, manual wheelchair users may require assistance.
Getting here by car
Accompanying people with reduced mobility:
- Drop off at the drawbridge.
- Then park your vehicle in one of the parking spaces overlooking the castle on the main road.
Virtual tour and video content
Video screens are available in the cafeteria. They offer a virtual tour of the castle through 8 thematic short films, available in 9 languages (English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish).
Video content is also available on our YouTube Channel
Assistance dogs
- Guide dogs for the visually impaired and other assistance dogs are permitted upon presentation of an assistance dog ID, or a medical certification, and if they are wearing an approved harness.
- Guard dogs, sheepdogs, hunting dogs and therapy dogs are not permitted.
Step-free and low-step guided tours
The ‘Chillon Castle Highlights’ tour and our costume tours can be adapted to be low-step or step-free for those with reduced mobility.
Please let us know if you require this when booking.
Practical info
Buggies and pushchairs
Buggies and pushchairs cannot be used on the visitor trail due to the nature of our heritage building.
We recommend you use a baby carrier instead.
Buggies and pushchairs must be left in the cloakroom in the cafeteria at your own risk (room 4, first courtyard).
Changing tables
Changing tables are available in the toilets in the second courtyard.
Supervising children
For security reasons, children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult.
Children’s trail
A map specially designed for children LIEN A FAIRE is available at the ticket office in English, French, German and Chinese. Grab your copy and follow Drako, the little dragon, to explore the castle.
Luggage can be left in room 4 (first courtyard).
- Small bags can be locked in the lockers provided. (39cm wide / 57cm deep / 39cm tall). They can be locked using a 1 CHF deposit.
- Larger items can be stored in the unattended storage racks.
We recommend you keep an eye on your belongings at all times.
- Toilets can be found outside in the castle square (by the Bazaar).
- Toilets are also available inside the castle, in the second courtyard.
Accessible toilets are available in the cafeteria (room 4, first courtyard).
- Benches are available for picnics and packed lunches in the gardens and on the beach.
- You can make the most of the castle beach, which is equipped with toilets and a shower.
Café Byron and the Snack Bar also have a range of picnic-friendly refreshments for warmer weather. LIEN A FAIRE
- Animals are not permitted on castle grounds.
- Locked, shaded kennels are available by the Castle Bazaar (in the square opposite the castle).
Only medical assistance dogs are permitted. An assistance dog passport or medical certificate must be presented and dogs must wear an identifiable harness.
All other animals, including companion, guard, herding, hunting or therapy dogs, are not permitted.
Cameras are permitted on the castle grounds. However, the use of flash and selfie sticks is not permitted inside the castle.
Drones are strictly prohibited from being flown on Chillon Castle grounds, both inside and outside, for your safety and security and to preserve local biodiversity (Grangettes Nature Reserve).
The Chillon Castle terms and conditions require visitors to dress appropriately: entry will be refused to visitors in swimwear, or those who are topless and/or with bare feet.
During winter, we recommend you wrap up warm as the visitor trail is not heated.
There is a beach to the west of the castle (no lifeguard on duty). Toilets and a shower are available.
A pontoon with visitor bays is available for sail boats in front of the castle (draught restricted).
Be careful of the strong currents that can occur near the monument. Please respect beach opening hours as well as any safety recommendations.
- Free Wi-Fi is available: select the ChateauChillonFree network and insert your phone number to receive a login code.
- If you have any trouble connecting, speak to a member of our shop team.
- You can hire a battery pack to charge your phone from the self-service machine in room 4.
- Due to the nature of our heritage site, connection quality may vary depending on your location within the castle.
In the square in front of the castle, you will find:
- Bike stands
- Battery chargers
How to use the chargers
- 4 charging stations, each with 2 plugs, are available for up to 3 hours max.
- Shimano and Bosch keys and chargers can be hired from the Bazaar until 3pm (last key collection) and require a form of ID as a deposit.
- These operate on a first come, first served basis. There is no option to book.
- If equipment is damaged upon its return, you will be charged 100.00 CHF.
The nearest cash machine is in Villeneuve (2km).
We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, JCB, Diners Club, Discover, UnionPay, REKA, Alipay, TWINT, Apple Pay, Google Pay.