Wettingen Abbey

Abbey church

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Price Admission free 0 An imposing 13th-century church Wettingen Abbey church was consecrated in 1256 and has been rebuilt several times. It is one of the few early and high medieval abbey churches in Switzerland that has retained its original structure. The church is divided into a sacred and a secular section by an imposing rood screen: the monks' church, with its famous carved choir stalls, was formerly reserved for monks and clergy. The lay church, the secular part of the monastery church, boasts magnificent altars and paintings. The abbey church can be visited during museum opening hours without paying the museum admission fee . The monks' church is part of the museum (admission fee applies). Wettingen Abbey church was consecrated in 1256 and has been rebuilt several times. It is one of the few early and high medieval abbey churches in Switzerland that has retained its original structure.

Wettingen Abbey

Museum and tours

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Experience interactive exhibitions and tours at Wettingen Abbey. These activities are suitable for adults, families and schools. There are many ways to explore Wettingen Abbey (all tours start at the visitor centre): Exhibitions: a tour of the monks' church and cloister. The Parlatorium and Observatory offer a variety of perspectives on the themes of faith, power and knowledge. The restored abbot's house is also a real gem. "Historia" audio tour: interesting facts from 800 years of monastic history "The Hidden Message" puzzle tour (in German only): a challenging scavenger hunt for young and old alike Visit excluding the museum: an abbey brochure for a walk through the grounds is available at the visitor centre (price: CHF 6, in German only). Further details of these offers can be found below. Please also note our bookable offers for groups and schools . Opening hours 1 April to 1 November 2026 Tue – Sun, holidays: 10 am – 5 pm Mon: closed EXHIBITIONS Exhibition Abbey church Exhibition Monks' church Exhibition Cloister Exhibition Observatory Exhibition Abbot's house Exhibition Parlatorium COLLECTION Treasure trove of history Collection Site in German Collection online Egliswil Collection Centre Visit the collection Impressions

Lenzburg Castle

Children's museum and PLIRRK!

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Children's museum and PLIRRK! Admission Museum entrance fee Notice The craft area closes at 4.30 pm. Children must be supervised. The paradise for knights and princesses! Children's museum The children's museum is located right up in the attic of Lenzburg Castle. There are lots of secret nooks and crannies, hidden staircases and oriels to explore. Children can dress up as knights or princesses, chase around the corridors and practise handicrafts and painting to their heart's content. Children's exhibition PLIRRK In the children's exhibition PLIRRK!, kids can immerse themselves in the world of explorers. They'll learn from the castle's last inhabitant, polar explorer Lincoln Ellsworth, about the hardships he had to endure on his 1925 North Pole expedition, and find out how to prevent vitamin deficiency on the high seas and navigate the open waters. The exhibition is made by children for children with financial support from the "Friends of Lenzburg" association. Fun and excitement guaranteed! Children's museum at Lenzburg Castle: The paradise for knights and princesses!

Wettingen Abbey

Events

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Experience Wettingen Abbey! Events and public guided tours take place regularly at the abbey. Calendar of events (in German) Contact +41 (0)848 871 200 Send a message Telephone availability: Tuesday to Friday 9 am - 12 pm / 1 pm - 4:30 pm November to March only in the morning

Wettingen Abbey

Historia

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Audio-Tour Admission Museum entrance fee Duration of the entire tour Approx. 75 minutes 0 Discover Wettingen Abbey on the "Historia" audio tour Discover Wettingen Abbey on the "Historia" audio tour. 21 stops take you through the abbey church, the cloister, the medicinal herb garden and other outdoor areas. On the tour, you'll learn fascinating facts about 800 years of the abbey's history: from its founding and the monks' way of life right up to the present day. Discover Wettingen Abbey on the "Historia" audio tour.

Wettingen Abbey

Abbey and history

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ABBEY AND HISTORY From foundation to museum History Abbey church Converse and monks' church

Lenzburg Castle

Guided tours for groups

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Lenzburg Castle offers guided tours and workshops for groups. These can also be booked in English on request. Experience Lenzburg Castle in a group. Museum Aargau offers numerous guided tours and workshops, which are also available in English on request. The focus of the history lessons is on the Middle Ages and the early modern period. Offers for groups (in German) Contact +41 (0)848 871 200 Send a message Telephone availability: Tuesday to Friday 9 am - 12 pm / 1 pm - 4:30 pm November to March only in the morning Impressions

Hallwyl Castle

Events

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Experience Hallwyl Castle! Events and public guided tours take place regularly at the castle. Calendar of events (in German) Contact +41 (0)848 871 299 Send a message Telephone availability: Tuesday to Friday 9 am - 12 pm / 1 pm - 4:30 pm November to March only in the morning Impressions

Museum Aargau

Impressum

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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

Opening hours and entrance fees

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Opening hours 1 April to 1 November 2026 Monday closed Tuesday – Sunday, public holidays* 10 am – 5 pm * Open on the following public holidays: Easter (Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday), Whitsun (Whit Sunday and Whit Monday), Ascension Day, National Holiday (August 1) Note: There may be brief closures between 12:15 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. Entrance fees Entire abbey complex Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 7 CHF 5 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 5 CHF 4 Children (6–16 years) CHF 4 CHF 3 Combined ticket with Vindonissa Visit the Königsfelden Abbey in Windisch, the Vindonissa Legionary Trail in Windisch and the Vindonissa Museum in Brugg at a special price. The combined ticket "Vindonissa - Kloster Königsfelden" includes one admission to each of the three sites of Museum Aargau. The ticket is valid one year. Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 24 CHF 17 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 17 CHF 14 Children (6–16 years) CHF 13 CHF 10 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 58 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 40 - Discounts Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus, Museums-PASS-Musées, VMS, ICOM Reduced admission: Schools, families and groups of 10 or more (see admission prices for details), Kulturlegi (50% off the regular museum entrance fee), Guests with disabilities (reduced group admission price, 1 accompanying person free of charge) Schools in the canton of Aargau benefit from a 50% reduction on travel, admission and the education programme ( "Kultur macht Schule" grant). This offer should be booked directly through Museum Aargau. Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers are available at the ticket office and online (in German). Tickets are available at the ticket office and online (in German). Payment can be made in CHF. Credit cards (including Maestro, Visa and Mastercard), Postcard, Twint and Reka-Card are also accepted. Admission prices may vary for special events (in German). All prices in CHF, prices subject to change. Notes on visiting Königsfelden Abbey Dogs on the grounds Dogs are not allowed in the buildings of Königsfelden Abbey, except assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Prams in the Abbey Prams are permitted in the exhibition rooms. Small bags and rucksacks Small bags up to size A4 are permitted in the exhibition rooms. Larger bags and rucksacks must be deposited at the reception of Königsfelden Abbey. Lost and found Have you lost or forgotten something at the Abbey? Please contact reception or Museum Aargau customer service .