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Castle of Chenaux

Château de Chenaux is located in the heart of the medieval town of Estavayer-le-Lac in Switzerland, overlooking Lake Neuchâtel. Built from 1284, the castle was expanded into a fortress over the centuries and still serves today as the seat of the prefecture of the canton of Fribourg. Of the original three towers, only one remains, the current dovecote. The interior is not open to the public; only the keep (donjon) can be visited.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • Free entrance: Yes (partly)
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Castle
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

The keep is open daily from 9 AM to 7 PM, from early May to the end of October. The gardens and exterior grounds are open all year round.
Monday
09:00-19:00 (early May to end of October)
Tuesday
09:00-19:00 (early May to end of October)
Wednesday
09:00-19:00 (early May to end of October)
Thursday
09:00-19:00 (early May to end of October)
Friday
09:00-19:00 (early May to end of October)
Saturday
09:00-19:00 (early May to end of October)
Sunday
09:00-19:00 (early May to end of October)

Contact

Webpage
fribourg.ch
Email
tourisme@estavayerlelac.ch
Address
Place des Bastians 1, 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac

Access

Nearby stops

  • Estavayer-le-Lac, Camus250 meters walking distance
  • Estavayer-le-Lac1050 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
40m
Bern
1h 6m
Lausanne
1h 14m
Thun
1h 36m
Olten
1h 38m

FAQ

  • Can the interior of the castle be visited?
    No, the interior of the castle is not open to the public. Only the keep (donjon) is accessible for visits.
  • How can I visit the keep outside the regular season?
    Outside the period from early May to the end of October, access to the keep is possible upon request at the Prefecture, where the key must be collected.
  • Are guided tours of the castle available?
    Yes, guided tours of the old town, including the castle and the keep, can be booked through the Tourist Office.
  • Are the gardens and exterior grounds of the castle freely accessible?
    Yes, the gardens and exterior grounds of the castle are freely accessible all year round.