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Chateau de Chillon

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 11 attractions in Montreux
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Attraction type: Castle
Address: Av de Chillon 21 Montreux 1820
Switzerland
Tel: 41 21 966 89 10
Fax: 41 21 966 89 12

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Reviews of Chateau de Chillon

( 1-8 of 8 )
4 of 5 stars
Chicago, IL
Sep 14, 2008

There is a lot to see at Chateau de Chillon, and it is a nice train ride over from Lausanne, so the views are great along the way. The vinyard terraced hills, with the lake and mountains makes it breathtaking. The castle itself is a great historical site. The dungeon and prison are eerie. The lookouts provide great photo opportunities,... more

Sep 13, 2008

One of the best things we did in Switzerland. We took the train to Montreux, then the No. 1 bus to the castle. Catch the bus right across the street from the train station...go down the stairs and cross the street to the bus stop. It's a little confusing. I would recommend renting the audio tour Ipod. We loved it... more

5 of 5 stars
Edinburgh
Apr 12, 2007
10/10 found this review helpful

Get the train to Montreaux and then walk along the edge of the lake to Chillon (about 45 minutes easy stroll) or, in the summer, get the boat that drops you at the side of the castle. You are given a detailed leaflet guide that brings you through the entire castle so you can take things at your own pace.... more

Feb 25, 2006
16/16 found this review helpful

I have been visiting the chateau about once a year for about 25 years. It is hands down the best castle experience in Europe. The main reason for this is because it is properly castly! There is a spooky dungeon where you can pretend to be chained up (and see grafitti by Byron), rooms with huge fireplaces and armour and... more

Jan 31, 2006
7/8 found this review helpful

A huge and impressive structure set right on the water with the best view of the castle from out on the lake. The self guided tour was thorough taking in a number of medieval rooms including a crypt, prison and a large hall with an armoury collection. The views from many of the rooms looked directly out to the lake... more

5 of 5 stars
North Vancouver, Canada
Aug 20, 2005
31/32 found this review helpful

We recently visited Chateau Chillon during a beautiful sunny August day. Chateau Chillon is located just 4 km outside the main area of Montreux as you head towards the village of Villeneuve, just 2 km away from the castle along the lakeside of Lac Leman. Although I had lived in Montreux for 1.5 years, I never actually visited the inside... more

5 of 5 stars
Sydney Australia
Jul 16, 2004
17/22 found this review helpful

Been to Chillion Castle. Among the dozens of places I've been to, and even comparing it to other Swiss attractions, Chillon is the BEST place I've been to. As a man-made structure, it is awesome to think that it is a fortresss fgacing Italy and a Castle facing France & Switzerland. As a natural environment, the views are unbeatable, be... more

Jun 1, 2003
19/20 found this review helpful

The Chateau de Chillon is one of the most enchanting places I've ever been to! I'm not sure how drastically the environment there changes from season to season, but I went in July and it was fantastic! Not only is it amazing to think you're walking through a castle that could possibly be 1000 years old, but the beauty of... more

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Chateau de Chillon Address

Av de Chillon 21, Montreux 1820, Switzerland
Tel: 41 21 966 89 10 Fax: 41 21 966 89 12