Chillon Castle, Medieval fortress near Montreux, Switzerland
The stone fortress stretches 100 meters along Lake Geneva, featuring high walls, towers, and underground vaults beneath its protected location.
Built in 1160, the castle controlled the road between Burgundy and the Great Saint Bernard Pass while serving as a strategic military outpost.
The castle displays medieval architecture through its Romanesque and Gothic elements, including great halls adorned with period murals and historical furniture.
Visitors can explore the castle daily from April to September between 9:00 and 19:00, with tickets priced at 15 Swiss francs for adults.
The castle stands on a rocky island in Lake Geneva, connected to the shore by a wooden bridge that replaced the original drawbridge.
Location: Veytaux
Inception: 1160
Architects: James of Saint George
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Height: 25 m
Length: 100 m
Width: 50 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: stone
Part of: list of cultural properties in Veytaux
Address: Avenue de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux 1820 Veytaux
Opening Hours: April-September 09:00-19:00 "last entry at 18:00"; March 09:30-18:00 "last entry at 17:00"; October 09:30-18:00 "last entry at 17:00"; November-February 10:00-17:00 "last entry at 16:00"; December 25, January 01 off
Phone: +41219668910
Email: info@chillon.ch
Website: https://chillon.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.41417,6.92750
Latest update: June 2, 2025 15:01
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