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Château d'Yverdon-les-Bains

The Château d'Yverdon-les-Bains in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, is a 13th-century Savoyard square castle, considered the first 'carré savoyard' built in the Pays de Vaud. The castle houses four cultural institutions, including the Musée d'Yverdon et région, which presents rich archaeology and history collections tracing the history of northern Vaud from Prehistory to the present day. The monument is classified as a historic monument of national importance (A) in the federal inventory. It also hosts rentable rooms and a performance venue in its cellars.

Families and Kids

The castle houses the Musée d'Yverdon et région with archaeology and history collections, and the L'Echandole performance venue offers shows for young audiences in the castle cellars. The castle also hosts family-oriented events such as the Journée des Châteaux Suisses.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Castle
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00-18:00
Thursday
11:00-18:00
Friday
11:00-18:00
Saturday
11:00-18:00
Sunday
11:00-18:00

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
Junior admission
6 CHF
Child admission
3 CHF
Temporary exhibition
12 CHF
Château Pass

Contact

Webpage
chateau.yverdon.ch
Address
1401 Yverdon-les-Bains

Access

Nearby stops

  • Yverdon-les-Bains, La Plaine200 meters walking distance
  • Yverdon-les-Bains500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
19m
Lausanne
56m
Bern
1h 16m
Olten
1h 17m
Genève
1h 52m

FAQ

  • Are guided tours of the castle available?
    Yes, the Musée d'Yverdon et région organizes guided tours of the castle and its exhibitions, available on reservation. Free audio guides are available in French, German and English.
  • Is the castle accessible to people with reduced mobility?
    Yes, there is a west entrance for reduced mobility, and the first floor is accessible by lift.
  • Can the castle rooms be rented for events?
    Yes, several rooms can be rented for cultural events, meetings, conferences and associative assemblies, including the Aula Magna and the Léon Michaud rooms. The Aula Magna is not suitable for meals, aperitifs, weddings or commercial events.
  • Is the Pestalozzi Centre accessible to visitors?
    The Centre Pestalozzi (CDRPY), dedicated to the pedagogue Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, is located on the second floor of the castle and is accessible by appointment only.