Admission to: Museum Fort de Chillon
Tour guide
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Free for children aged 0-5
Children aged 16+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Pets are not allowed inside the venue, with the exception of service animals with valid identification
This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
The air remains dry with an ideal temperature of 19°C year-round, providing warmth in winter and a refreshing coolness in summer. If you tend to feel cold, consider bringing a small sweater
The signposted route provides information in four languages (French, German, Italian, and English), while some cutscenes are available in eleven language versions
A Museum Fort de Chillon ticket grants you access to one of Switzerland’s best-kept military secrets, hidden within the rocky cliffs near Lake Geneva. Built during World War II, this underground fortress was designed to protect Switzerland’s borders and remained classified for decades. With your ticket, you can explore its tunnels, command rooms, and artillery positions, learning about its strategic role in Swiss defense. Guided tours provide fascinating insights into the fort’s camouflaged design, historical significance, and preserved weaponry. Perfect for history enthusiasts, military buffs, and curious visitors, this experience offers a rare glimpse into Switzerland’s wartime past, all while enjoying stunning views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding Alps
By bus: Take line 201 or 290 to the Veytaux, Château de Chillon stop and walk for 1 minute
By train: Take line R3, R4, RE33, or SN to Veytaux-Chillon station and walk for 7 minutes
By ferry: Take line 3100 to Château-de-Chillon terminal and walk for 6 minutes