Chillon Castle Ticket

Chillon Castle is one of the most spectacular fortresses in Switzerland. With this ticket, you'll be able to visit the different rooms of this bastion located on the shores of Lake Geneva at your leisure.

Why visit Chillon Castle?

Located in Veytaux on the shores of Lake Geneva, Chillon Castle is one of the main tourist attractions of the Swiss canton of Vaud.

Your ticket includes an English brochure for self-guided exploration of the 36 rooms, with short projections of 6 minutes showcasing the castle's history. Highlights include the dungeons of Chillon Castle, reminiscent of 13th-century Gothic architecture, where Peter II of Savoy built a prison in 1290.

During your visit, you'll uncover interesting facts, including the castle's location on an oval limestone rock extending into Lake Geneva, and learn about legends of Chillon Castle, including those related to a famous poem by Lord Byron.

Opening hours

Chillon Castle is open daily at the following times:

April to September: from 9 am to 7 pm (last access at 6 pm)November to February (closed on January 1 and December 25): from 10 am to 5 pm (last access at 4 pm)March and October: from 9:30 am to 6 pm (last access at 5 pm)

Note that these hours are flexible and subject to change.

Reduced rate admission

You can opt for a reduced-rate ticket applicable to students, apprentices, seniors over 60, disability insurance beneficiaries, and Swiss military personnel in uniform. Proof of eligibility is required.