Top Things to do in Chateau-d'Oex
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Chateau-d'Oex, Switzerland
Discover the best top things to do in Chateau-d'Oex, Switzerland including Espace Ballon, La Chapelle Balthus, Maison de l'Etivaz, Funiculaire Moleson sur Gruyeres, Wispile, Glacier 3000, Maison Cailler Chocolaterie, Le Moleson, Chateau de Chillon, Lakeside Promenade Fleuri.
Restaurants in Chateau-d'Oex
1. Espace Ballon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By tombrompton - Budapest
Picard (CH) and Jones (GB) set off from Chateau d'Oex for their historic non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. This small museum has plenty of details and video about that as well as other information, history, artefacts about hot-air balloning.
2. La Chapelle Balthus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Roland R - Morges, Switzerland
La visite est à recommander, on trouve tout sur Balthus, en concentré, il y a les tabliers et un film, entre autres.
Conseil, prenez CHF 3 en monnaie... N'ayant qu'une pièce de CHF 5 sur moi, j'ai payé cher, pour un sénior...
3. Maison de l'Etivaz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By GreenleafVermont - Vermont
Terrific selection of local cheeses, knowledgeable staff, and all sorts of delicious food items (meats, wines, condiments) to buy in a large and accessible store right on the outskirts of L'Etivaz. The Etivaz cheeses (doux, mi-sale, and vieux) are phenomenal. If you have been wandering around the region trying to find alpages at which to buy cheeses, they are all here in one place and there is no compromise in quality.
4. Funiculaire Moleson sur Gruyeres
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Vicmonte - Metro Manila, Philippines
If you are in Central Switzerland, you have to visit Moleson and you have two options to reach the summit, the easy way or the hard way. Either way, the surrounds is a must to see! In my case, we took the gondola and we were treated with outstanding views of the Swiss Alps!!! On a clear day, you can see Mount Blanc! When the clouds start to roll in, it is awesome experience. You can either just stay in the restaurant or if you are fit, you can hike around!
5. Wispile
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By 2CBAZ - Scottsdale, Arizona
Well worth the nominal fee to take the gondola up. Bring a picnic and a book, or hiking shoes and refreshments. There is a restaurant at the top with the great area for families. As a solo visitor, wonderful hiking trails well marked (fine for English speakers) the views were breathtaking! Absolutely a worthwhile visit in the summer.
6. Glacier 3000
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 422 reviews
Reviewed By ShivLigade - Pune, India
Extraordinary place for snow loving people. Travel to Col Du Pillon (Cable car base) from Aigle is like starter for this place. As cable cars starts to climb to top, adventure feeling thrives at best. The place is so amazing and make you forget rest of the things. Definitely would like to visit again.
Tips: Better to have a look at weather forecast for a day you plan to visit. The bright sunny day will give utmost joy. Even if it's minor snow fall which will still work for you. But if weather is not good you won't be able to experience what you see in pics.
7. Maison Cailler Chocolaterie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By emmaella611 - Moutier, Switzerland
It’s more than 5 times I visit this place.
I like all the concepts. One thing I don’t like is “the audio” because it’s not so practice. It’s better if Maison Cailler also provide the earphone.
The quiz and film in the cinema: it’s better to change the film or quiz regularly.
The staff in the “tasting counter” is not really friendly. No smile at all.
Come on Maison Cailler. You can do better than this. Up grade your service and be more creative.
8. Le Moleson
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Nicholas S - Victoria, Seychelles
Would definitely recommend a visit to this place. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking with a little bit of snow. Wasn't snowing then and in fact weirdly enough in early Dec 2017 the snow had started melting even. The restaurant at the halfway point was closed for renovations. Can't quite remember when it's due to reopen but it was not meant to be closed for too long. Went back down to eat at the one at the car park.
Didn't make it to the top owing to budget limitations. The ticket we had was only up to halfway. The second leg by cable car would have added another CHF22 which we hadn't budgeted for such a large group. Climbing up would have taken more time than we had daylight, bearing in mind the need to climb up then back down.
If you do decide to walk up and down, please be sure to dress up appropriately. The slightly snowy (melting) slopes would be a bit slippery at this time of the year so be extra careful. Hoping to do this trek next time and will plan to get there early enough to allow for this.
9. Chateau de Chillon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
The doors of one of Europe's most fascinating castle are open to you. This thousand year old historical monument is located in an natural setting on the shores of Lake Geneva in at the foot of the Alps in Switzerland. Individual or groups tours, unaccompanied, guided or with an audioguide are available. Chillon also organises Exhibitions, artistic and popular Performances, as well as Concerts throughout the year. Open all year round (except January 1 and December 25).
Reviewed By TourismProfessional - Worcester, UK
We were staying in Geneva and got a combined train ticket and entrance to the castle from Geneva train stations information centre (it is cheaper to do it this way). When you get to Montreaux train station go down the steps (there are signs for the chateau) and cross the road and pick up the bus (can't remember the number) so that you have your back to the lake and it is behind you. The Chateau is only a few stops and you can see it up ahead to know when to get off. It was POURING with rain on the day we visited and sadly couldn't distinguish the lake from the Mountains it was all grey. The inside was a maze with lots of steps and little rooms. Some rooms they had emphasised and others they hadn't really bothered with when they could have - the room with the 13th century painted animals Springs to mind. There could have been more interpretation. You can hire an audio guide for 6sf I suppose if you wanted to know more.
10. Lakeside Promenade Fleuri
Overall Ratings
5 based on 678 reviews
Reviewed By michael c
I have been to many countries, Switzerland is the cleanest, most beautiful and peaceful place I have traveled. The flowers and Gardens, the lakeside walks and the beautiful mountain range around the lake makes this place a must see. Lausanne and Montreux are stunning. If the cost of living was not so high I would live here. Very peaceful lifestyle.
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