Montreux: Chateau Chillon Entrance Ticket
ID: GYG322818-571468
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Country: Switzerland
Description
Visit Chateau Chillon, located right on the shores of Lake Geneva on a very small island, where breathtaking scenery, 14th-century art, and fascinating history await you.
Visit one of Switzerland’s most magnificent and historic locations, the Chateau Chillon, located on the shores of Lake Geneva. See for yourself the impacts that the Savoy Period, the Bernese Period and the Vaudois Period have had on this 11th-century castle.
Explore the Castle’s courtyards and its underground area where Gothic-style vaults and numerous legends await you. Wander the Great Halls, where the Savoy family held their sumptuous banquets, or visit the rooms in which the Duke of Savoy and his family spent their everyday life. Don't forget to pay a visit to the Castle’s chapel. Here you will discover 14th-century paintings that have survived since the time of Reformation.
You will also be able to visit an array of permanent and temporary exhibitions located in the castle, with themes ranging from local history to contemporary art, all connected to the castle or its surrounding area. Admire panoramic views of the lake from the castle and let yourself be amazed by the beauty and history that come to life here.
Highlights
- Explore Switzerland’s most famous sight and discover what one of Europe's greatest castles has to offer
- Go back in time and see where the Duke of Savoy and his family lived
- Admire panoramic views of Lake Geneva from the castle grounds
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Parking is available for 3 hours in front of Chillon Castle — you must collect a permit which is available from the ticket office free of charge
• Dogs are not allowed on the castle grounds, however, kennels are available at the Bazar
• The Chateau is not fully wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for prams, you are advised to bring a baby carrier
• Small and medium lockers are available in the cafeteria for a deposit of 1 CHF
• Audioguides are available to rent onsite for 6 CHF
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
