Intro

Chillon Castle is located on a rock on the banks of Lake Geneva. The water castle is the most visited historic building in Switzerland. For nearly four centuries Chillon was the residence and profitable toll station of the Counts of Savoy.

The rock island between Lake Geneva and the steep looming mountains was inhabited even in prehistoric times. For hundreds of years the passage of ships on Lake Geneva and the important land route to the St. Bernhard Pass was controlled from this island. Chillon belonged to the Counts of Savoy from the 12th to the 16th century, then the inhabitants of Bern conquered the water castle, and subsequently the inhabitants of Vaud prevailed.

It’s possible to rent the castle for various events. From the Castle, you can reach Montreux (by boat, by bus or on foot), where you can admire ten mile of sheltered bays, bordered with flower-lined promenades, exotic plants and palm trees.

More than 400,000 guests visit Chillon per year. They view the wall paintings from the 14th century, the subterranean vaults, parade halls and the bedroom (which has been preserved in its original form) dating to the time of Bernese rule. The entire complex consists of 25 buildings and three courtyards, protected by two circular walls.

History meets the present

Visitors can choose the option that suits best: individual or group tours, either unaccompanied, guided or with an audioguide. In addition, the audiovisual presentation will provide visitors with even more information about the thousand years of history. They can see eight short films on thirteen terminals located throughout the castle.

Café Byron
With its large bay windows overlooking the castle, Café Byron welcomes visitors for a culinary break throughout the day.

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Chillon Castle is located on a rock on the banks of Lake Geneva. The water castle is the most visited historic building in Switzerland. For nearly four centuries, Chillon was the residence and profitable toll station of the counts of Savoy. It’s possible to rent out the castle for various events. From the castle, you can reach Montreux (by boat, by bus or on foot), where you can admire ten miles of sheltered bays, bordered with flower-lined promenades, exotic plants and palm trees.

General information

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29.07.2025 - 24.12.2025
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Category
Education, Urban
Contact address
Château de Chillon
Avenue de Chillon 21
1820 Veytaux
021 966 89 10
info@chillon.ch

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Adult: CHF 13.50
Children: CHF 7.00
Reduced price (student, apprentice, unemployed, AVS, AI): CHF 11.50
Adults in groups (min. 15 people): CHF 10.50
Children in groups: CHF 6.00

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Spaces

Albert Naef Conference Room

Concert 20
Seminar 14
Banquet
Room height
Area 40 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone not available
  • Projection facilities available
  • Simultaneous translation equipment not available
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Aula Magna

Concert 200
Seminar
Banquet 200
Room height
Area 206 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone on request
  • Projection facilities on request
  • Simultaneous translation equipment not available
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Castellan's Dining Hall

Concert 100
Seminar
Banquet 100
Room height
Area 185 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone on request
  • Projection facilities on request
  • Simultaneous translation equipment not available
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Contact

Fondation du Château de Chillon
Avenue de Chillon 21
1820  Veytaux
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)21 966 89 10
Mobile phone  +41 (0)21 966 89 29
Fax +41 (0)21 966 89 12
info@chillon.ch
chillon.ch
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Fondation du Château de Chillon
Avenue de Chillon 21
1820 Veytaux
Phone  +41 (0)21 966 89 10
chillon.ch
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Opening hours

April to October 9.00 to 18.00 (last entry at 17.00 h) November to March from 10.00 to 17.00 (last entry at 16.00 h)

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