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. Today, the convent church with its impressive stained-glass windows is the most important surviving feature of the former Abbey. The convent church can be explored on your own. Museum Aargau offers self-guided tours and audio tours (in English). Take a stroll through the idyllic church complex, where Franciscan monks and Poor Clares once lived. There are special offers for schools and groups . Opening hours 1 April to 1 November 2026 Tue – Sun, holidays: 10 am – 5 pm Mon: closed

Abbey, stained glass windows & 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

Events

Opening hours and entrance fees

Opening hours 1 April to 1 November 2026 Monday* closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am – 5 pm Saturday, Sunday, public holidays* 10 am – 6 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) Entrance fees Vindonissa Legionary Trail Ticket Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 14 CHF 10 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 10 CHF 9 Children (6–16 years) CHF 8 CHF 6 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 35 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 25 - Schools - CHF 6 Combined ticket with Vindonissa Museum Visit the Vindonissa Legionary Trail in Windisch and the Vindonissa Museum in Brugg at a special price. The combined ticket “Vindonissa" includes one admission to each of the two sites of Vindonissa. The ticket is valid one year. Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 18 CHF 16 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 15 CHF 14 Children (6–16 years) CHF 10 CHF 9 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 39 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 27 - Schools CHF 9 Combined ticket with Vindonissa Museum and Königsfelden Abbey Visit the Vindonissa Legionary Trail in Windisch, the Vindonissa Museum in Brugg and the Königsfelden Abbey in Windisch 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 - Combined ticket with Aquarena fun (for families) Discover Vindonissa (Vindonissa Legionary Trail and Vindonissa Museum) and relax before or after at Aquarena fun in Schinznach-Bad. The combined family admission is only available online. Information and booking (in German) Discounts Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus, Museums-PASS-Musées, VMS, ICOM, Sternschnuppe-Karte, Freunde Vindonissapark 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) Discounted travel for schools: school day ticket for CHF 15 (bookable via SBB ) 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 at Vindonissa Legionary Trail. All prices in CHF, prices subject to change. Notes on visiting the Legionary Trail Dogs on the Legionary Trail Dogs are permitted on the Legionary Trail but must be kept on a leash. Prams on the site The whole area can be accessed with a pram. Some Roman sites can only be reached via steps. Lockers Free lockers are available at reception. Lost and found office Have you lost or forgotten something? Please contact the reception on site or the Museum Aargau advice & sales team by telephone.

Opening hours and entrance fees

Opening hours Opening hours of the museum (with admission fee) Opening hours of the museum with monks' church (part of the abbey church), cloister, parlatorium, auditorium and puzzle tour of the abbey. 1 April to 1 November 2026 Monday* closed Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm Sunday and holidays** 10 am – 5 pm (abbey church open from 12 midday) *Also open on Monday (10 am – 5 pm): abbey church **The museum is also open on the following holidays: Easter (Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday), Pentecost (Whit Sunday and Whit Monday), Ascension Day and Swiss National Day (1 August) Important notice: Abbey church closed The abbey church is currently closed for restoration. Opening hours of the abbey park and gardens (free admission) Open daily April to September 8 am – 9.45 pm October to March 8 am – 8 pm Abbey park and gardens Entrance fees Abbey areas with admission fee The museum ticket entitles you to visit the abbey complex (including the monks' church, cloister, parlatorium, auditorium and puzzle tour of the abbey). Category p.P. from 10 P. Adults CHF 14 CHF 10 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 10 CHF 8 Children (ages 6–16) CHF 8 CHF 4 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 35 Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 25 School classes (2 teachers free) CHF 4 Abbey areas without admission fee The following abbey areas can be visited free of charge: Abbey church Abbey park and garden Abbot's house Discounts Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus, 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) Reduced admission with a booked tour: Benefit from reduced admission prices to the museum when booking an offer for groups and schools : Category p.P. from 10 P. Adults CHF 7 CHF 5 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 5 CHF 4 Children (ages 4–16) CHF 4 CHF 3 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 . 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.

Opening hours and entrance fees

Opening hours: castle and bistro 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) Entrance fees Whole castle complex (with museum) Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 14 CHF 10 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 10 CHF 8 Children (6–16 years) CHF 8 CHF 4 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 35 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 25 - Schools (2 teachers free of charge) - CHF 4 Castle courtyard and bistro (excluding museum) Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 3 CHF 2.50 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 2.50 CHF 2 Children (6–16 years) free free Season ticket CHF 10 Discounts Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus, Museums-PASS-Musées, VMS, ICOM, Verein "Falken und Fisch" 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) Discounted journey for groups: 30 % off travel by public transport for groups of 10 or more (bookable via the SBB ) 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. Combined ticket: Castle Pass The Castle Pass (Schlösserpass) offers discounted admission to the castles of Hallwyl, Lenzburg and Wildegg. The combined ticket is available at the ticket offices of the participating castles and online (in German). Validity: 2 years. We recommend visiting Habsburg Castle too (free admission). Combined ticket: Boat trip and castle experience The combined ticket “Boat trip and castle experience” includes a boat trip on Lake Hallwil and admission to the castle. Price: adults CHF 32, children and half-fare travelcard holders CHF 22. This combined ticket is available at the ticket office of Hallwyl Castle and on the vessels of the Lake Hallwil boat company. Please note: in April and October the boats only operate when the weather is fine. Information on the weather situation can be obtained from the boat company (in German). Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers are available at the ticket office and online (in German). Tickets are available at the ticket office and online . 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 the castle Dogs on the castle grounds Dogs may generally be taken into the castle courtyard on a leash but are not permitted inside the buildings. The management reserves the right not to admit dogs to the courtyard during special events , with the exception of assistance dogs for people with disabilities . Prams in the castle Prams are welcome in the courtyard, but not in the exhibition rooms. Lockers Small bags up to size A4 are permitted in the exhibition rooms. Larger bags and rucksacks must be deposited in the cloakroom of the castle bistro. Lockers are also available. Lost and found Have you lost or forgotten something in the castle? Please contact the museum shop or Museum Aargau customer service .

Opening hours and entrance fees

RESTRICTIONS DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER Due to storm damage caused by hail, the castle is only partially accessible until further notice. Some rooms will remain closed for the time being. However, the garden is open to visitors as usual. Opening hours: castle, garden and bistro 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) Entrance fees Whole castle complex Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 14 CHF 10 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 10 CHF 8 Children (6–16 years) CHF 8 CHF 4 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 35 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 25 - Schools (2 teachers free of charge) - CHF 4 Garden and castle courtyard (excluding museum) Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 7.50 CHF 6.50 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 7 CHF 6 Children (6–16 years) CHF 2.50 CHF 2 Season ticket CHF 30 Discounts Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus, Museums-PASS-Musées, VMS, ICOM, Freunde Schloss Wildegg 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. Combined tickets Castle Pass: The Castle Pass (Schlösserpass) offers discounted admission to the castles of Wildegg, Lenzburg and Hallwyl. The combined ticket is available at the ticket offices of the participating castles and online (in German). Validity: 2 years. We recommend visiting Habsburg Castle too (free admission). Swimming fun and Wildegg Castle (combined admission for families): Discover Wildegg Castle and relax before or after at Aquarena fun in Schinznach-Bad. The combined family admission is only available online (in German). Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers are available at the ticket office and online (in German). Tickets are available at the ticket office and online . Admission to the bistro is free. 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 the castle Dogs on the castle grounds Dogs are not permitted in the castle grounds. Kennels are available in front of the castle entrance. Prams in the castle On normal museum days, prams can be taken into the castle courtyard. For larger events, they must be left in front of the castle. Lockers Small bags up to size A4 are permitted in the exhibition rooms. Larger bags and rucksacks must be deposited in the cloakroom. Lockers are available free of charge. Lost and found Have you lost or forgotten something in the castle? Please contact the museum shop or Museum Aargau customer service .

Opening hours and entrance fees

Opening hours: castle and bistro 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) *Closed: Lenzburg Youth Festival (every 2nd Friday in July) Entrance fees Whole castle complex (with museum) Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 14 CHF 10 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 10 CHF 8 Children (4–16 years) CHF 8 CHF 4 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 35 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 25 - Schools (2 teachers free of charge) - CHF 4 Kindergarten classes: Free admission (teachers pay regular admission) Castle courtyard, garden and bistro (excluding museum) Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 5 CHF 3.50 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 4.50 CHF 3 Children (4–16 years) CHF 2.50 CHF 1.50 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 35 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 25 - Discounts Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus, Museums-PASS-Musées, VMS, ICOM, Freunde der Lenzburg 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). Combined ticket: Castle Pass The Castle Pass (Schlösserpass) offers discounted admission to the castles of Lenzburg, Hallwyl and Wildegg. The combined ticket is available at the ticket offices of the participating castles and online (in German). Validity: 2 years. We recommend visiting Habsburg Castle too (free admission). Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers are available at the ticket office and online (in German). Tickets are available at the ticket office and online . Payment can be made in CHF. Credit cards (including Maestro, Visa and Mastercard), Postcard and Twint are also accepted. Admission prices may vary for special events (in German). All prices in CHF, prices subject to change. Notes on visiting the castle Dogs on the castle grounds Dogs are not allowed on the castle grounds. They may be tethered in front of the castle. Prams in the castle Prams can be taken into the castle courtyard on regular museum days. For larger events, they must be left below the castle. Lockers Small bags (up to size A4) are allowed in the museum. A cloakroom with free lockers is located at reception. Lockable luggage boxes are available for groups. Lost and found Have you lost or forgotten something in the castle? Please contact the museum shop or Museum Aargau customer service .

Opening hours and entrance fees

Opening hours castle Winter season (November to March) In the winter season, the castle is open during the operating hours of the castle restaurant: Castle Restaurant (in German) Summer season 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). Opening hours restaurant Castle Restaurant (in German) Admission fees Admission to the Habsburg Castle museum is free. Notes on visiting the castle Dogs on the castle grounds Dogs are not allowed inside the castle. Exception: assistance dogs for people with disabilities . Lost and found Have you lost or forgotten something in the castle? Please contact the visitor centre or Museum Aargau customer service .

Guided tours and events

The Egliswil Collection Centre is not open to the public. From February to December a public guided tour takes place on the first Tuesday of each month. Event calendar (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