Museum Aargau Habsburg Castle

Königsfelden Abbey

Events

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/koenigsfelden-abbey/events

Wettingen Abbey

Abbey church

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/wettingen-abbey/abbey-church

Wettingen Abbey church is divided by an imposing rood screen into a spiritual and a secular area: The converse church (rear part of the nave) was already open to the public when the abbey still existe

Wettingen Abbey

Accessibility

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/wettingen-abbey/accessibility

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR VISITS IN 2025 The abbey church is closed in 2025 for restoration, the stained glass windows in the cloister are not accessible The museum is open from 4 April to 2 November 2025 (

Wettingen Abbey

Getting here by train, bus and car

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/wettingen-abbey/getting-here

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR VISITS IN 2025 The abbey church is closed in 2025 for restoration, the stained glass windows in the cloister are not accessible The museum is open from 4 April to 2 November 2025 (

Wettingen Abbey

Church wedding and baptism

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/wettingen-abbey/church-wedding-and-baptism

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR VISITS IN 2025 The abbey church is closed in 2025 for restoration, the stained glass windows in the cloister are not accessible The museum is open from 4 April to 2 November 2025 (

Wettingen Abbey

Excursions for families and children

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/wettingen-abbey/families

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR VISITS IN 2025 The abbey church is closed in 2025 for restoration, the stained glass windows in the cloister are not accessible The museum is open from 4 April to 2 November 2025 (

Wettingen Abbey

Events

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/wettingen-abbey/events

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR VISITS IN 2025 The abbey church is closed in 2025 for restoration, the stained glass windows in the cloister are not accessible The museum is open from 4 April to 2 November 2025 (

Wettingen Abbey

Dining and Drinking

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/wettingen-abbey/dining-and-drinking

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR VISITS IN 2025 The abbey church is closed in 2025 for restoration, the stained glass windows in the cloister are not accessible The museum is open from 4 April to 2 November 2025 (

Wettingen Abbey

Abbey and history

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/wettingen-abbey/abbey-and-history

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR VISITS IN 2025 The abbey church is closed in 2025 for restoration, the stained glass windows in the cloister are not accessible The museum is open from 4 April to 2 November 2025 (

Wettingen Abbey

Abbey park and gardens

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/wettingen-abbey/park-and-gardens

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR VISITS IN 2025 The abbey church is closed in 2025 for restoration, the stained glass windows in the cloister are not accessible The museum is open from 4 April to 2 November 2025 (

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Gradian

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.

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.