Chillon Castle: Entry Ticket

About this experience

The views along Lake Geneva are already unrivalled, but add to that a castle that would fit right into the pages of a fairy tale, and you have something truly remarkable. Chillon Castle is the cherry on top of this part of Switzerland’s natural beauty. While the location has been occupied since the Bronze Age, the castle as we know it today has its roots in the 12th century with the Counts of Savoy, and has passed through the hands of a number of nobility since, with the Bernese period lasting from the 16th-18th centuries and the Vaudois period still going today. During your visit, you’ll get to enjoy around 300 items on display inside! With the exception of the furniture, weapons and armor, all of the items exhibited here were found during the archaeological digs carried out at the castle from 1896 to 1903.

Highlights

• Enter Chillon Castle with a direct entry ticket
• Explore a 12th-century castle on the shores of Lake Geneva
• Discover rooms and halls spanning Bronze Age to Bernese rule
• Walk through a site shaped by the Counts of Savoy
• See a castle with continuous history from the 16th to 21st century
• Visit one of Switzerland's most visited historic monuments

What is included

• Entrance to Chillon Castle
• Explanatory brochure (available in 17 languages) and a map

Not included

• Audio guide
• Guided tour

Before you go

Arrival and timing Arrive in good time before your chosen entry slot. The castle is located at Avenue de Chillon 21, so allow a few minutes to find your bearings on arrival. Pick up your explanatory brochure and map at the entrance, both included with your ticket and available in 17 languages. Audio guides and guided tours are not included but may be available separately on site. Getting around the castle Chillon Castle is a multi-room historic complex spread across several levels, so comfortable footwear is advisable. The 300 or so items on display are spread throughout the interior, so take your time and use the map provided to navigate between the rooms and courtyards. During your visit Keep noise to a considerate level out of respect for other visitors and the historic setting. Photography for personal use is generally permitted in many areas, but follow any posted signs regarding flash or restricted rooms. Check the castle's own signage on food and drink, as policies vary by area within historic properties.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.