Chateau de Chillon in Switzerland
13 May
Chateau de Chillon
If you are fond of medieval castles consider seeing Chateau de Chillon.
The castle is build on a small island in Lake Geneva and has been there for over 1000 years. It is situated very beautifully facing the great Alpes on the other shore of the lake. The castle is very preserved and accessible. You can walk trough it, from dungeons and courtyards, trough great halls and chambers, finally to the chapel and defenses. And if you want to learn the stories that the walls and halls have seen, don’t forget to take an audio guide at the entrance and learn a lot more about this lovely castle.
One of the stories of Chateau de Chillon tells about the famous English writer Lord Byron, and his enprisonment in the dungeons of the castle. You can still see his name carved in the pillar, down in the castles dungeons.
The old pieces of furniture in the chambers reveal a lot about the daily life of the medieval people. You can sink in the old atmosphere. The overall experience is magnificent!
The Chateau is one of the most visited historical monuments in Switzerland. More information about prices and opening times, you can find in the official website of the castle. The easiest way to get to the castle from anywhere in Switzerland is by train and doesn’t that make the trip even more romantic?
