Grandson Castle
Grandson, VD
Grandson Castle, a medieval fortress on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel with over a thousand years of history, was at the heart of the Burgundian Wars during the Battle of Grandson (1476) between Charles the Bold and the Confederates.
Discover the restoration of a monument
The castle is currently undergoing complete renovation and is being ambitiously repurposed for tourism. From 2026, it will house a crossbow centre and a new museography highlighting the monument's history from 2026 onwards.
The castle can be visited throughout the construction work.
01 April – 30 October:
Monday 13:00 – 18:00
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 13:00 – 18:00
Thursday 13:00 – 18:00
Friday 13:00 –18:00
Saturday 13:00 – 18:00
Sunday 13:00 – 18:00
01 November – 31 March:
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 13:00 – 17:00
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 13:00 – 17:00
Sunday 13:00 – 17:00
Guided tour
| Adults | CHF 10 |
| Children and young people (6 - 18 years) | CHF 5 |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children aged 6 and over) | CHF 20 |
| AHV, IV, ALV, students, apprentices, military in uniform | CHF 8 |
Free of charge
| Accompanying persons IV and schools |
| Residents of Grandson |
| Swiss Museum Pass |
| Members of VMS, ICOM and AACG |
| Raiffeisen card |
| Persons with an S, N, B permit (as a refugee), F permit (as a refugee) or a confirmation of departure date |
The castle is currently undergoing restoration work until 2026. Only guided tours of the construction site are possible.
These major restoration works allow us to better understand the castle and the changes it has undergone over its thousand-year history. That is why the team at Grandson Castle has developed a program around the construction site, so that you may discover the challenges involved in working on an architectural monument of such national importance.
Whether you are interested in guided tours of the construction site, workshops on medieval building techniques, workshops on painting with tempera paints in painted decoration and archaeology workshops, the various offers make it possible to understand this vast work site, and are fascinating for young and old alike.
There are picnic areas on the lakeshore. Picnicking is not permitted within the castle walls.
Due to construction work, the castle is currently not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Pets are not allowed in the castle.
Café Le Châtelet has been closed since 22 September 2024, and will reopen once the restoration work is complete in 2026.
Visit the reception pavilion on the place du château, which was built exclusively from wood, straw, earth and recycled materials! Here, you will also find the temporary exhibition on the construction site and professions relating to restoration. Admission is free.
In the town of Grandson, the Romanesque church of St. John the Baptist (12th century) and the Maison des Terroirs, with fine products from the region, are just a 5-minute walk from the castle.
Discover the Yverdon-les-Bains region, situated between the Jura and Lake Neuchâtel, where many cultural, sporting and gastronomic experiences and much more await you!
Accommodation
Hotels, B&B and campsites: Grandson and the Yverdon-les-Bains region offer numerous accommodation options to suit every taste and budget!
Arrival
Château de Grandson
Place du Château 12
1422 Grandson
By bus
Lines 625, 630, 635, “Grandson, place du Château” stop
By train and on foot
7 minutes from Grandson SBB station
By bike
Public bicycle parking available
By car
Castle carpark nearby, limited spaces.
Public carpark at the place du château and at the chemin du Lac.
Arrival with Google Maps