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The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses

Chillon Castle

Veytaux, Switzerland

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CASTLES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 15 2026
Chillon Castle

Lakeside castle on a rock in Lake Geneva, reached through many rooms, underground vaults and towers. Visitors walk through halls, a prison, courtyards and the keep, with explanations in each room.

Highlights

  • Underground prison vaults
  • Keep bedrooms and towers
  • Banquet room and halls

Good to know

  • Free parking with blue disc, three hours maximum
  • Allow at least 1.5 to 2 hours
  • Uneven floors and steep, narrow stairs

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