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Chateau de Chillon, Veytaux

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Looking just like an illustration from a book of fairy tales, Chateau de Chillon sits on the eastern end of Switzerland's largest lake. Made famous by the poet Lord Byron, who used it as a setting in one of his well-known works, the 13th-century castle ranks among the country's most visited historic monuments. For a sense of the its medieval past, take a guided tour through the courtyards, towers, dungeons, and grand halls, packed with period furniture and artwork. Although many visitors choose to take the bus or even walk here from the nearby town of Monteux, you can also reach the castle by hopping on one of the lake's many guided boat excursions. For travelers who use our international travel planner, Veytaux holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Chateau de Chillon and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.

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FROM $14 BOOK WITH VIATOR Chillon Castle Entrance Ticket in Montreux Chillon Castle Entrance Ticket in Montreux

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FROM $214 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Montreux, Chaplin's World Museum and Chillon Castle Day Trip to Montreux, Chaplin's World Museum and Chillon Castle

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Duration: 10 hours

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FROM $178 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Montreux and Château de Chillon from Geneva Day Trip to Montreux and Château de Chillon from Geneva

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Duration: 8 hours

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FROM $366 BOOK WITH VIATOR Swiss Riviera Private Tour: Lausanne, Montreux and Chateau Chillon Swiss Riviera Private Tour: Lausanne, Montreux and Chateau Chillon

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Duration: 9 hours

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FROM $178 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Vevey, Montreux, Chillon from Geneva Day Trip to Vevey, Montreux, Chillon from Geneva

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Duration: 10 hours

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FROM $175 BOOK WITH VIATOR Winter Riviera , Montreux, Château de Chillon, and Chaplin's World from Geneva Winter Riviera , Montreux, Château de Chillon, and Chaplin's World from Geneva

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Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $1,279 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private trip from Geneva to Montreux through Lausanne Private trip from Geneva to Montreux through Lausanne

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Duration: 7 hours

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FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Round trip cruise from Montreux to Chillon Round trip cruise from Montreux to Chillon

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Duration: 2 hours

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FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Round trip cruise from Vevey to Chillon Round trip cruise from Vevey to Chillon

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FROM $156 BOOK WITH VIATOR Winter Tour Montreux and Chaplin's World from Lausanne Winter Tour Montreux and Chaplin's World from Lausanne

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Duration: 6 hours

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FROM $56 BOOK WITH VIATOR Round trip cruise from Lausanne to Chillon Round trip cruise from Lausanne to Chillon

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Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $156 BOOK WITH VIATOR Montreux and Château de Chillon from Lausanne Montreux and Château de Chillon from Lausanne

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4.7

By rosamariasantini

Beautiful castle in a gorgeous setting. Gives you a very realistic feeling. See things you've never experienced in other castles

Beautiful castle in a gorgeous setting. Gives you a very realistic feeling. See things you've never experienced in other castles more »
By Cjhen224

Easy to find and move around in this well maintained castle. Wonderful items on view supported by visual imagery. Breathtaking natural surroundings add to the experience.

Easy to find and move around in this well maintained castle. Wonderful items on view supported by visual imagery. Breathtaking natural surroundings add to the experience. more »
By deangluyas

Facilities have improved since the last time we visited. A great place to go with friends and family visiting over the festive period.

Facilities have improved since the last time we visited. A great place to go with friends and family visiting over the festive period. more »

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By Illia Dobroskok

I recently had the opportunity to visit Chillon Castle and it was an incredible experience. The castle itself is absolutely breathtaking, with its stunning location on the shores of Lake Geneva and its beautifully preserved medieval architecture. The tour guides were knowledgeable and provided a wealth of information about the history of the castle and the people who lived there. I was especially impressed by the audio guide, which allowed me to learn even more about the castle and its history at my own pace. The castle's location on the lake made for some breathtaking views and the gardens were a lovely spot to relax and take in the scenery. Overall, my visit to Chillon Castle was a highlight of my trip to Switzerland and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

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By Anne-Sophie Rodriguez Hoyt

Beautiful castle from the outside but we did not have a chance to visit. However, we did eat at Cafe Byron (great experience and food!) where I burned myself on the very hot metal barrier. They are aware of the danger as children have also done the same but it is up to the castle to fix. They could easily add wood on top of the metal- I hope they do so no one else gets hurt...

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By S

Amazing experience to go around inside and visit every wing of this amazing fortress. It's well kept and tended to, it has a lot of visitors during the day, everything inside is well kept and has a panel with information about everything you see. You can easily spend an entire day visiting the castle, definitely recommend if you're also nearby visiting Montreux, it's worth the trip and the money!

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By Tomáš Bury

A beautiful castle in an amazing location right on the lake shore. Unfortunately, I can only evaluate from the outside, due to the delay on the highway, we just missed the last entrance. Hopefully next time. On the other hand, we were almost alone there :). Parking is possible on the nearby road for free with a parking disc. The coastal promenade with beautiful views is very pleasant.

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By Kruimelgebakje

Very nice Castle near the lake. Didn't go inside the castle on this visit. Free parking (3hours) available. Make sure that you have parking disc. Across the street there is a museum in the mountain. It's a museum about the fortification and militair defense of Switzerland. Very interesting to visit.

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