Discover the Fort de Chillon Museum for free

With the Swiss Travel Pass, admission to the Fort de Chillon Museum, located a stone's throw from Montreux and Lake Geneva, is free!

Planning your holidays in Switzerland? Here’s a must-do: with the Swiss Travel Pass, entrance to the Fort Museum of Chillon, located just next to Montreux and Lake Geneva, is completely free! This is your chance to explore an impressive underground fortress and dive into Switzerland’s military history.

A simple and valuable offer

The Swiss Travel Pass (including the Swiss Museum Pass) grants you free access to the Fort de Chillon Museum. Just show your pass at the entrance and enjoy exploring the underground galleries, historical exhibitions and interactive displays.

On top of this, the Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel on almost all public transport in Switzerland – trains, buses and boats – saving you time and stress. Choose the duration that suits your trip best (3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 days).

How to reach the Fort Museum of Chillon with the Swiss Travel Pass

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• By train (SBB/CFF/FFS): a scenic ride along Lake Geneva with views of the Alps. Get off at Veytaux-Chillon, only 500 meters from the museum (about 10 minutes on foot).
• By bus (VMCV): buses run every 10–20 minutes from Montreux, Vevey and Villeneuve. You can even stop earlier to enjoy a beautiful walk along the Montreux flower promenade before reaching the museum.
• By boat (CGN): a relaxing cruise on Lake Geneva with a stop at Veytaux-Chillon, just 100 meters from the entrance. Boats run regularly in high season from Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux and Villeneuve.

A cultural highlight in Montreux you should not miss

Visiting the Fort Museum of Chillon with the Swiss Travel Pass is one of the best things to do in Montreux. Combine culture, history and breathtaking views of Lake Geneva for an unforgettable Swiss travel experience.

We look forward to welcoming you soon to the Fort Museum of Chillon !