Wettingen Abbey

Guided tours for groups

Wettingen Abbey offers guided tours for groups. On request, they can also be organised in French. Offers for groups (in German) Contact +41 (0)848 871 200 Send a message Telephone availability: Tuesda

 
Vindonissa Legionary Trail

The Legionary – In Battle and Service for Rome

Audio tour for adults Price Museum entrance fee Duration 60 minutes 60 Daily Life, Power and Spirit in the Legion When legionaries were stationed in Vindonissa, the Roman Empire was at the very peak o

 
Lenzburg Castle

Children's museum and PLIRRK!

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 childre

 
Wildegg Castle

Museum forest

Museum forest Price Entrance free Location The museum forest is located above the playground near Wildegg Castle. 0 Forest use in the 18th and early 19th centuries The museum forest at Wildegg Castle

 
Habsburg Castle

Virtual Habsburg Castle

Virtual flight with VR glasses Admission Entrance free Booking required Book your time slot conveniently online. Please note The VR headsets are available at the visitor centre between April and Octob

 
Wettingen Abbey

Monks' church

Permanent exhibition Admission Museum entrance fee 0 Renowned for its richly carved choir stalls The monks' church forms part of the abbey church and was once accessible only to monks and clergy. It i

 
Wettingen Abbey

Abbey church

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

 
Wettingen Abbey

Abbey and history

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

 
Wettingen Abbey

Parlatorium

Discussion Lab Admission Museum entrance fee Registration Not required (recommended for schools) Hundreds of questions in one room Built around 1600, the Parlatorium was one of the few rooms in the ab

 
Wettingen Abbey

Cloister

Permanent exhibition Admission Museum entrance fee 0 A place of meditation with a significant series of stained-glass windows The well-preserved cloister, with its Romanesque and Gothic tracery, evoke

Gradian
Ein Bub und ein Mädchen sitzen mit Kopfhörern in einem kleinen Schiff in der Ausstellung von Schloss Hallwyl. Der Bub blickt direkt in die Kamera.

Hallwyl Castle for children

Adventures for younger visitors

Adventures for younger visitors

Hallwyl Castle offers great days out for families and children. Discover secret corners and solve tricky puzzles.

Hallwyl Castle is an exciting destination for families whenever you decide to visit: during the week, at the weekend, in the holidays or on a rainy day. All exhibitions are also suitable for children.

There are barbecue facilities in the surrounding area for a picnic.

Offers for children (in German)

Opening hours

1 April to 1 November 2026
Tue – Sun, holidays:
10 am – 5 pm
Mon: closed

Impressions

Zwei Kinder sitzen auf einer Treppe in der Mühle von Schloss Hallwyl
Eine Landkarte mit Segelschiff, unter einem Glas, schön beleuchtet.
Ein Bub öffnet eine Luke im Schloss Hallwyl (Toilettendeckel aus Holz
Kinder betrachten durch die Dohle das Gefängnis im Schloss Hallwyl
Ein Bub und ein Mädchen sitzen mit Kopfhörern in einem kleinen Schiff in der Ausstellung von Schloss Hallwyl. Der Bub blickt direkt in die Kamera.