Visitors can see the famous prison, the
chambers of the lords of the castle, the feasting
hall and the chamber of coats of arms,
as well as the chapel. Throughout the year
there is a busy pro gramme of events, from
guided tours and concerts to theme weekends
and children’s storytelling.
How to get there:
By car: take the A9 motorway, exit at Villeneuve or Montreux.
By train: take a direct train to Montreux, which is 4 km away from the castle, or a regional train to Veytaux-Chillon, which is 300 m away from the castle.
Château de Chillon
Montreux-Veytaux
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The most-visited historic building in Switzerland
is the thrilling culmination of centuries of
human labour. Initially the Counts of Savoy
wanted a fortress, fi rst and foremost; later, a
residence. While they erected dozens of castles
over their territories, Chillon is in a class
of its own. Here the builders had to respond
to the unique challenge of the terrain – a
rocky island off a precipitous lakeshore, a
dream like setting – by creating appropriate
forms and spaces: Chillon is unique.
Open:
all year around, except Jan 1 and Dec 25
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Contact Information
- Fondation du Château de Chillon
Avenue de Chillon 21
1820 Veytaux
Tel. +41 (0)21 966 89 10
Fax +41 (0)21 966 89 12
info@chillon.ch - www.chillon.ch
