THE CASTLE IS CLOSED DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON
The Castle and the Café-Restaurant le Châtelet are closed from 23rd December 2023 to 2nd January 2024. The whole team is looking forward to welcome you back on January 3rd 2024 and wishes you a very nice holiday season !
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Castle of Grandson is undergoing major heritage renovation until 2026 as it will host a new history museum as well as exhibition and new reception areas. The site will remain open throughout the project.
The Castle of Grandson rooms are closed to public until 2026.The Automobile Museum is closed, and the arms and armour collections are sheltered and won’t be visible for the duration of the works.
In order to offer you an optimal visiting experience and to ensure your safety on the site during this transition period,the interiors of the monument are only accessible with a guide. > Consult the guided tour timetable and events calendar: https://chateau-grandson.ch/en/agenda/
We wish you a pleasant visit.
OPENING HOURS OF THE CASTLE
Castle of Grandson is open and can be visited under certain conditions during the period of heritage renovation.
WEDNESDAY-MONDAY (TUESDAY CLOSED):
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
(1st November to 31st March)
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
(1st April to 31st October)
Currently, the individual tour takes you through the gardens, the inner court and the panoramic walkway. The interiors of the monument are only accessible with a guide. A programme of activities related to the construction site is available >>here.
Individual visit
ADULTS
CHF 10.00CHILDREN & TEENAGERS
6 - 18 years old
CHF 5.00FAMILIES
2 adults and up to 3 children
CHF 20.00FREE
SENIORS, STUDENTS AND MILITARY
CHF 8.00FREE
Children up to 6 years old, accompanying persons (AI and school), residents of Grandson, Swiss Museums Passport, AMS and ICOM members, AACG, Raiffeisen card and **
gratuit
GUIDED TOUR*
ADULTS
CHF 15.00CHILDREN & TEENAGERS
6 - 18 years old
CHF 10.00FAMILIES
2 adults and up to 3 children
CHF 40.00FREE
SENIORS, STUDENTS AND MILITARY**
CHF 12.00FREE
Children up to 6 years old, accompanying persons (AI and school), residents of Grandson, Swiss Museums Passport, AMS and ICOM members, AACG, Raiffeisen card.
gratuit
*Price applicable only to public guided tours. For any activity on reservation, please contact us. For any activity on reservation, please contact us.
** any person presenting a permit S, permit N, permit B with refugee status, permit F with refugee status or attestation of delay of departure.
DISCOVER THE CASTLE
VISIT
A tour that changes according to the work being carried out and that gives a center place to the fortress, its architecture and its anecdotes. From the castle square to the wall walk, come and rediscover the history of the monument in a different way.
GUIDED VISIT
Follow our guide and dive into 1000 years of history at the Castle of Grandson. A fascinating visit, from the Middle Ages to the modern era, through the architecture of the monument and the lives of its many owners.
School visits and educational tours
Throughout the year, various activities and visits are designed specifically for schools.
Themed tour
Whether it’s a torchlight tour, a storytelling tour, a celebration of love or simply a special occasion, our themed tour offer will delight everyone.
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Anniversaire au Château
Et si vous organisiez l’anniversaire de votre enfant au Château ? Au menu: des activités ludiques et un goûter gourmand au Châtelet
Fun and educational workshops
Writing a parchment with a feather, making a purse, tinkering with a crown… the Castle of Grandson offers educational workshops for children, adults and families throughout the year, by reservation.
Events
From the Garden Party to the Medieval Festival and Pâkomuzé, discover all the events that take place at Castle of Grandson.
Aperitifs at the Châtelet
Whether you are visiting the castle or simply passing through, end your visit with a convivial aperitif with family, friends or colleagues. The Château de Grandson and the Châtelet offer you the possibility with a brand new offer.