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.

With your ticket to Chillon Castle, you'll receive an English brochure to explore the 36 rooms at your leisure. In some rooms, there are short projections of 6 minutes describing the history of this fortress.

Your visit includes the dungeons of Chillon Castle, featuring architecture reminiscent of 13th-century Gothic cathedrals. In 1290, Peter II of Savoy built a prison in this underground area.

You will discover curiosities, including the castle's construction on an oval limestone rock extending into Lake Geneva and various legends of Chillon Castle, including one linked to a poem by Lord Byron.

Opening hours

The 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)

Please note that these hours are flexible and subject to change.

Reduced rate admission

When making a reservation, you can opt for a reduced-rate ticket. This ticket applies to students, apprentices, seniors over 60, disability insurance beneficiaries, and Swiss military personnel in uniform. Proof of eligibility is required.