Overlooking Lake Neuchâtel, the Castle of Grandson is a medieval fortress with a thousand years of history that found itself at the heart of European history during the Burgundy Wars between Charles the Bold and the Swiss Confederates.
Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, the castle of Grandson played a central role in the Burgundy Wars and the Battle of Grandson (1476). The Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold, defeated by the Confederates, left behind a prestigious spoils, including numerous pieces of artillery.
The Castle of Grandson - a site of national importance - is currently being renovated and will house a new museum in 2026. During this transition period, the monument remains open to the public.
Visits, animations and events are organised regularly for the whole family.
Exceptional closure from 24 December 2022 to 2 January 2023.
- Château de Grandson
- Place du Château 12
- 1422 Grandson - CH
- How to get there?
Opening hours
From Oct 1, 2022 To Mar 31, 2023
- Monday
- 10:00-17:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00-17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00-17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00-17:00
- Friday
- 10:00-17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00-17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00-17:00
From Apr 1, 2023 To Sep 30, 2023
- Monday
- 10:00-18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00-18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00-18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00-18:00
- Friday
- 10:00-18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00-18:00
- Sunday
- 10:00-18:00
Practical information
Saturday and Sunday:
Public guides tours at 11am, 2pm and 3:30pm
The Sunday tours at 11am is in GermanPrices
Per person
- Plein tarif
- CHF 15.-
- Tarif réduit
- CHF 10.-
- Famille
- CHF 40.-
- Habitants de Grandson, ICOM/AMS, - de 6 ans, AACG
- Free
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