Königsfelden Abbey

Getting here by train, bus and car

Directions to Königsfelden Abbey Address Kloster Königsfelden – Museum Aargau Königsfelderstrasse 5210 Windisch Tel. 0848 871 200 Contact Arrival by public transport and car Arriving by train and bus

 
Königsfelden Abbey

Accessibility

Getting here Arriving by car Visitors with reduced mobility can park at the meeting centre of Königsfelden Psychiatric Services. From there it is about 4 minutes to the convent church on a level path.

 
Königsfelden Abbey

Tour of the Abbey complex

Visit the exhibitions at Königsfelden Abbey and travel back to the time when the convent church was built. The Habsburgs built Königsfelden Abbey on the ruins of the Roman legionary camp of Vindonissa

 
Königsfelden Abbey

Excursions for families and children

Descend into the crypt or marvel at the famous stained-glass windows: Königsfelden Abbey offers tours for the whole family. Königsfelden Abbey is an exciting destination for families and children when

 
Königsfelden Abbey

Contact

Address Kloster Königsfelden – Museum Aargau Königsfelderstrasse 5210 Windisch Tel. 0848 871 200 Contact Organisation Museum Aargau Management Member Contact Dr. Marco Sigg Director E-Mail Dr. Angela

 
Königsfelden Abbey

History

CONVENT CHURCH & HISTORY The Abbey complex Impressive convent church Stained glass windows Late medieval glass painting History A king's murder and the foundation of the Abbey

 
Museum Aargau

Impressum

Organisation Kanton Aargau Departement Bildung Kultur und Sport Museum Aargau Effingerweg 5 CH-5103 Wildegg Tel: 0848 871 200 E-Mail: museumaargau(at)ag.ch

 
Königsfelden Abbey

Events

 
Wildegg Castle

History

Wildegg Castle Estate includes all lands and properties outside the castle walls. It comprises numerous buildings to this day including Gasthof Bären and an organic farm. Wildegg Castle Estate has und

 
Königsfelden Abbey

Opening hours and entrance fees

WINTER BREAK Königsfelden Abbey is closed for the winter. We look forward to your visit from 1 April 2026. Opening hours 1 April to 1 November 2026 Monday closed Tuesday – Sunday, public holidays* 10

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Schlosstor Eingang aus Holz mit Wappen Schloss Habsburg

Accessibility

Visiting with disabilities

Visiting with disabilities

Habsburg Castle is only partially barrier-free due to the historical nature of its buildings. We are happy to assist people with disabilities during their visit.

Getting here

We generally recommend arriving by car. The steeply sloping access to the castle courtyard is closed off with a barrier. Visitors with reduced mobility may enter the courtyard (please use the intercom).

We kindly ask you to park your car afterwards at the official, free car park about 200 metres below the castle. There are no official parking spaces for people with disabilities.

Getting here

Travel by public transport is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility. Bus lines only run to the village square. The ascent from the bus stop to the castle is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Getting here

Access to the castle

Due to the historical nature of the building, parts of the castle complex and larger exhibition areas can only be reached via stairs.

The courtyard with the castle restaurant is gravelled but wheelchair accessible.

  • Wheelchair users: The exhibition rooms and the archaeological outdoor area of the exhibition are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Blind and visually impaired visitors: The exhibition is only suitable for blind and visually impaired visitors with an assistant. There is no Braille labelling.
  • Hearing impaired: The exhibition does not have an induction loop system. On the Habsburg Kings' Route and in the exhibition there is a lot of written information about the castle and family history.
  • People with intellectual disabilities: There are no labels in simple language.

Museum and exhibition

The restaurant is accessible from the main entrance without barriers.

Habsburg Castle restaurant (in German)

There is a WC suitable for the disabled at the Habsburg Castle restaurant. Please note the restaurant opening hours.

Habsburg Castle restaurant (in German)

Opening hours & entrance fees
Getting here
Castle restaurant