School outing
Competition on General Guisan at the Fort de Chillon Museum
Fort de Chillon is organizing a competition for Swiss school classes, offering an enriching school run opportunity linked to the 150th anniversary of General Henri Guisan. This school activity allows teachers to combine history and creativity in a major historical site.
An innovative educational project for your class outing
History and English teachers can register their students to create a work about General Guisan's role in the Second World War. All creative formats are accepted: visual arts, videos, presentations or texts.
An exhibition of the best entries will be held in spring 2025. The three winning classes will receive a free tour of the fort, the emblematic site of the Réduit National.
Educational resources for teachers
The museum provides a complete educational dossier on :
- The history of Swiss military fortifications
- The National Reduction strategy
- General Guisan's role
Plan your school run to Fort de Chillon
Fort de Chillon offers teachers a unique educational experience combining history, heritage and creativity. This school outing allows students to discover an authentic part of our national defense.
Practical information:
- Registration before January 31, 2025
- Project submission: March 31, 2025
- Announcement of winners: April 7, 2025 Contact: info@fortdechillon.ch / 021 552 44 55
