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Château d'Oron

Château d'Oron is a medieval castle in Oron-le-Châtel, Switzerland, originally built as a fortress and later transformed into a residence. Visitors can tour the historic apartments room by room, including the famous library housing one of the world's largest private collections of 18th-century novels, the Bernese salon, the hunting salon, and the medieval kitchen. The castle also features a chemin de ronde (wall walk) and a keep (donjon) that visitors can climb.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Castle
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Open from April to September on Saturdays from 14:00 to 17:00 and Sundays from 14:00 to 18:00. Groups can visit year-round by appointment.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
14:00-17:00 (April to September)
Sunday
14:00-18:00 (April to September)

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
AVS (old-age pension)
8 CHF
Student admission
5 CHF
Children aged 6 to 16
25 CHF
Family (2 adults + 1 to 5 children aged 6 to 16)
10 CHF
Groups of 4 to 19 people
0 CHF
Swiss Museum Pass, ICOM, ACCO members

Contact

Webpage
swisscastles.ch
Email
chateau.oron@bluewin.ch
Address
Oron-le-Châtel

Access

Nearby stops

  • Oron550 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
26m
Bern
1h 10m
Martigny
1h 18m
Genève
1h 22m
Sion
1h 33m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the castle with a guided tour?
    During the regular opening hours (April to September), visits are not guided; visitors can walk freely through the historic apartments. Groups can arrange a guided tour by appointment for an additional flat fee of CHF 50.
  • Can I celebrate my child's birthday at the castle?
    Yes, the castle offers the possibility to celebrate children's birthdays at the château.
  • Is the castle library open to researchers?
    Yes, the library is open to researchers, who mainly focus on 18th-century novels. The catalogue is consultable online.
  • Can I get married at the castle?
    Yes, civil weddings can be held at the château.