Okay, we’ve already mentioned this in the Lake Geneva section, but it honestly deserves its own place on the list. Located close to Montreux is the Château de Chillon, also known as Chillon Castle (make your life easier and grab your entrance ticket online here).
This is one of the most scenic places in Switzerland, with the Alps in the distance and the turquoise water of Lake Geneva all around. It features three courtyards and 25 buildings. There are also underground rooms, murals, and impressive paintings.
The castle has a lot of history as it was a stronghold for the Dukes and Counts of Savoy back in the 12th century. As a matter of fact, the castle has never been captured by invaders, but that’s not the most interesting nugget of history about this place.
It was even used as a prison – a rather nice one – back in the 16th century. Its complex history and picturesque setting have also made it a famous sight of inspiration for artists over the centuries.
You may recognize it in the works by Gustave Courbet or the writing of Jean Jacques Rousseau. So when you pop over to Lake Geneva, it’s a no-brainer to pay a visit to Chateau de Chillon.