Visit the restoration site

Important informations

Castle of Grandson :

undergoing major heritage restoration until 2026 !

 

The Castle of Grandson is currently under heritage restoration ! A new museum, redesigned exhibition and reception areas await you in 2026.

 

During the entire time, between 1st June 2024 and Autumn 2025:

 

GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE GRANDSON CONSTRUCTION SITE

 

Lasting 45 minutes, the guided tour of the worksite is an exceptional opportunity to visit Grandson Castle while it is being restored. From now on, you’ll tour the building and its rooms with a guide who will reveal what goes on behind the scenes of these major heritage restorations.

 

We highly recommend that you book online for the tour of your choice, as places are limited to 12 people per tour. These guided visits are open to all but only to children aged 6 and over. Please wear closed shoes. Helmets and safety waistcoats are provided on site.

 

Regular workshops and events take you behind the scenes of the vast restoration worksite and the trades involved.

Note:

 

🔺 The monument is only accessible during guided tours for safety reasons related to the restorations. You cannot therefore visit it on your own!

 

🔺 The castle is accessible to children aged 6 and over.

 

🔺 The car museum has been definitly closed since 2016.

 

🔺 The weapons and armour collections are not visible for the duration of the works.

Guided tour departures

 

13:15

14:30

15:45

17:00

 

(Every day except Tuesday)

 

 

CLOSED ON TUESDAY

ENTRY FEE

  • ADULT

    CHF 10.00
  • CHILD AND TEENAGER

    6 - 18 years old

    CHF 5.00
  • FAMILY

    2 adults, up to 3 children (6 years and older)

    CHF 20.00
  • REDUCED PRICE

    Senior, student and swiss military

    CHF 8.00
  • FREE

    Accompanying person (school), Grandson resident, Swiss Museums Passport, AMS, ICOM and AACG members, Raiffeisen card.**

    gratuit

Price applicable to public guided tours only. Please contact us for bookings.

** Anyone holding a Permit S, Permit N, Permit B with refugee status, Permit F with refugee status or a departure delay certificate.

OFFRE DE VISITE

groupe d'enfants en tenue de chantier et suivant une guide
School visits and educational tours

 

Throughout the year, various activities and visits are designed specifically for schools.

Visite du chantier du château de Grandson
Visits and activities for groups

 

Visit the building site or take part in an activity focusing on the building trades in the Middle Ages.

Le château de Grandson est en restauration jusqu'en 2026