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Chillon Castle – Chateau de Chillon 28-08-2016 n26📷 Marie-Lan Nguyen, CC BY 4.0

Chillon Castle

Veytaux, Switzerland

History

A medieval castle on a rock in Lake Geneva, made famous by Lord Byron.

Nearest town
Veytaux, Switzerland
Category
History & culture
GPS
46.4140, 6.9270

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Rive BleueCampsite
    6 km from Chillon Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping de La PichetteCampsite
    11 km from Chillon Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping le BivouacCampsite
    13 km from Chillon Castle
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Accueil Camping-Cars La Chapelle d’AbondanceMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Chillon Castle
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • RysCampsite
    19 km from Chillon Castle
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Haute GruyèreCampsite
    20 km from Chillon Castle
    CaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Chillon Castle?

Chillon Castle is in Veytaux, Switzerland, at GPS 46.4140, 6.9270. It is about 8 km from Vevey.

Can you camp near Chillon Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Les Horizons Bleus, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 39 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Chillon Castle?

Chillon Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Geneva, Lavaux and Gruyères.

What is there to see near Chillon Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lavaux vineyard terraces (17 km), Gruyères Village and Castle (22 km), Valère Basilica (39 km) and Earth Pyramids of Euseigne (47 km).

When is the best time to visit Chillon Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)