Wettingen Abbey

Getting here by train, bus and car

WINTER BREAK The museum of Wettingen Abbey is currently closed (winter break). The abbey church is undergoing restoration. We look forward to welcoming you again from April 1, 2026. How to find Wettin

 
Wildegg Castle

Getting here by train, bus and car

Directions to Wildegg Castle Address Schloss Wildegg – Museum Aargau Effingerweg 5 5103 Wildegg Tel. 0848 871 200 Contact Arrival by public transport and car Arriving by train and bus Wildegg Castle i

 
Lenzburg Castle

Getting here by bus, train and car

Directions to Lenzburg Castle Address Schloss Lenzburg – Museum Aargau 5600 Lenzburg Tel. 0848 871 200 Contact Arrival by public transport and car Arriving by train and bus Lenzburg Castle is well ser

 
Wildegg Castle

Collection

The Museum Aargau Collection has been assembled from various holdings since 1830. It consists of bequests from Aargau's castles and monasteries, numerous donations, objects acquired from company archi

 
Wildegg Castle

Museum and exhibitions

Wildegg Castle is the only talking castle in Switzerland. Meet some of its former inhabitants in the museum and listen to hunting stories. The living and working rooms of the castle are furnished as t

 
Wildegg Castle

Excursions for families and children

Wildegg Castle offers great attractions for children and families: discover secret corners, play in the castle barn and hunt the nimble fox on the Foxtrail! Wildegg Castle is an exciting day out for f

 
Wildegg Castle

Events

WINTER BREAK Wildegg Castle is closed for the winter. We look forward to your visit from 1 April 2026. Experience Wildegg Castle! Events and public guided tours take place regularly at the castle. Cal

 
Wildegg Castle

Garden

Impressions

 
Habsburg Castle

History

Residents and owners Construction history Residents and owners Radbot the founder The Eigenamt, the territory between the Kestenberg hill and the rivers Aare and Reuss, was part of the early possessio

 
Habsburg Castle

Museum and exhibitions

The Habsburgs exerted a profound influence on the history of Europe. From their ancestral castle in the canton of Aargau they created a global empire. Explore the castle and ruins and be inspired by t

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Luftaufnahme vom Schloss Habsburg von Michel Jaussi

Habsburg Castle

Ancestral Seat of a Global Dynasty

The foundation stone of what was to become the Habsburg dynasty was laid at Habsburg Castle in around 1030. Exhibitions, guided tours and events present the history of the legendary castle and its noble family.

WINTER SEASON

Until March 31, 2026, the Museum of Habsburg Castle will only be accessible during the opening hours of the castle restaurant (winter break). 

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

 
Besucher in der Dauerausstellung Schloss Habsburg

Museum and
exhibitions

Experience the castle in real life and virtually  

 
Mädchen bastelt am Familiensonntag am Schloss Habsburg

Events and public
guided tours

Calendar of events (in German)  

 
Eine mittelalterlich gekleidete Magd blickt durch das offene Tor von Schloss Habsburg in die Kamera. Sie hält verschwörerisch den linken Zeigfinger vor dem Mund ("nichts verraten!")

Opening hours
and entrance fees

Open all year round  

 
Wanderer auf dem Weg zum Schloss Habsburg

Getting
here

Directions  

 
Gotische Stube Schloss Habsburg: Rustikaler Raum mit viel Holz und schön gedeckten Tischen.

Food and
drinks

Castle restaurant  

SCHOOLS, FAMILIES AND GROUPS

 
Eine Schulklasse sitzt im Kreis im Innern von Schloss Habsburg; am Boden liegen Blätter mit Texten.

For
schools

Guided tours and workshops  

 
Zwei Schüler unter dem Dach von Schloss Habsburg; ein Bub blickt durch ein Fernrohr ins Weite.

For
families

For young knights and princesses  

 
Ein Museumführer mit einer Besuchergruppe vor dem Tor von Schloss Habsburg.

For
groups

Guided tours and workshops  

HISTORY AND COLLECTION

 
Virtuelles Schloss Habsburg

History

Residents and construction history  

 
Ein gelber Heizlüfter, Objekt im Sammlungszentrum Egliswil

Collection

Treasure trove of Aargau's history  

 
Grosses Handy in der Hand eines Benutzers, auf dem Bildschirm ist die "Sammlung online" von Museum Aargau dargestellt.

Collection online

Site in German  

Impressions

Aussenaufnahme mit mächtigen Wolken über Schloss Habsburg
Besucher in der Dauerausstellung Schloss Habsburg
Besucherin vor dem Schloss Habsburg mit der VR-Brille
Mädchen bastelt am Familiensonntag am Schloss Habsburg
Verkleideter Museumsführer erzählt im Esstheater den dinierenden Gästen Anekdoten auf Schloss Habsburg
Besucherinnen und Besucher auf dem Königsweg mit dem Schloss Habsburg im Hintergrund
Eine als Kaiserin Sisi gekleidete Museumsführerin führt eine Gruppe Besucherinnen und Besucher durch das Schloss Habsburg.