Chillon Castle

Veytaux, Switzerland

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Opening hours: Apr-Sep 09:00-19:00 "last entry at 18:00"; Mar 09:30-18:00 "last entry at 17:00"; Oct 09:30-18:00 "last entry at 17:00"; Nov-Feb 10:00-17:00 "last entry at 16:00"; Dec 25, Jan 01 off
Phone: +41 21 966 89 10

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Chillon Castle is a medieval island fortress on Lake Geneva near Veytaux in the Swiss canton of Vaud, strategically positioned at the lake's eastern end between Montreux and Villeneuve, commanding the narrow passage to the Alpine Rhône valley. Built beginning in 1160 and designed by James of Saint George, the castle combines Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles in stone construction, rising 25 meters in height. Originally held by the House of Savoy, it passed to Bernese control in 1536 and remained under their rule until 1798, when it came under the canton of Vaud's administration. Today the castle functions as a museum and ranks among Europe's most visited medieval fortifications, recognized as a Swiss Cultural Property of National Significance.

Architect

James of Saint George

Movement

Gothic architecture Romanesque architecture

Built: 1160
Type: water castle, château, museum building
Materials: stone
Heritage: Swiss townscape worthy of protection, class A Swiss cultural property of national significance
Height: 25 m
Place: Veytaux, Switzerland

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