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Château d'Aigle

The Château d'Aigle in Aigle, in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, is a medieval castle built at the end of the 12th century by the Knights of Aigle and later rebuilt by the Bernese. It houses the Museum of Vine, Wine and Wine Labels, which presents over 10,000 objects related to viticulture and winemaking, as well as a collection of more than 400,000 wine labels. The museum offers interactive and playful permanent exhibitions on the history of the castle, the landscape, the environment and the art of wine.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Castle
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 in July and August; from September to October and April to June open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 (closed Mondays); from November to March open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 (closed Mondays). Closed on January 1 and December 25.
Monday
10:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
Tuesday
10:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
10:00-18:00 (September 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to December 31)
10:00-17:00 (January 1 to March 31)
10:00-18:00 (April 1 to June 30)
Wednesday
10:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
10:00-18:00 (September 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to December 31)
10:00-17:00 (January 1 to March 31)
10:00-18:00 (April 1 to June 30)
Thursday
10:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
10:00-18:00 (September 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to December 31)
10:00-17:00 (January 1 to March 31)
10:00-18:00 (April 1 to June 30)
Friday
10:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
10:00-18:00 (September 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to December 31)
10:00-17:00 (January 1 to March 31)
10:00-18:00 (April 1 to June 30)
Saturday
10:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
10:00-18:00 (September 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to December 31)
10:00-17:00 (January 1 to March 31)
10:00-18:00 (April 1 to June 30)
Sunday
10:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
10:00-18:00 (September 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to December 31)
10:00-17:00 (January 1 to March 31)
10:00-18:00 (April 1 to June 30)

Admission fees

13 CHF
Adult admission
11 CHF
Student, apprentice, IV
11 CHF
AVS
5 CHF
Child (6-16 years)
11 CHF
Family price, adult
9 CHF
Group (from 10 people), adult

Contact

Webpage
chateauaigle.ch
Email
info@chateauaigle.ch
Address
Place du Château 1, 1860 Aigle

Access

Nearby stops

  • Aigle-Château650 meters walking distance
  • Aigle1200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Martigny
17m
Lausanne
31m
Sion
32m
Brig
1h 11m
Genève
1h 23m

FAQ

  • Are dogs allowed inside the castle?
    No, dogs are not admitted inside the castle.
  • Is the castle accessible to people with reduced mobility?
    No, the site is not accessible to people with reduced mobility due to stairs and cobblestones.
  • Can the castle be visited by groups outside opening hours?
    Yes, the castle can be opened for groups outside opening hours upon prior reservation.
  • Is there a shop at the castle?
    Yes, the boutique offers for sale many wines from partner winemakers of the region.