Hallwyl Castle

Accessibility

Getting here Arriving by car Parking spaces for visitors with reduced mobility are available directly adjacent to the castle. There is also a disabled parking space in the general car park. Getting here Arriving by bus and train Hallwyl Castle is located 200 metres from the "Seengen, Hallwyl Castle" bus stop and is accessible by wheelchair. The bus stop is served by bus 395 every hour from Lenzburg railway station. The direct journey takes about 30 minutes. Travel by public transport is also possible by bus via Boniswil station. Getting here Access to the castle General notice Due to the historical

 
Habsburg Castle

Accessibility

Getting here Arriving by car We generally recommend arriving by car. The steeply sloping access to the castle courtyard is closed off with a barrier. Visitors with reduced mobility may enter the courtyard (please use the intercom). We kindly ask you to park your car afterwards at the official, free car park about 200 metres below the castle. There are no official parking spaces for people with disabilities. Getting here Arriving by bus and train Travel by public transport is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility. Bus lines only run to the village square. The ascent from the bus stop to the

 
Egliswil Collection Centre

Contact

Sammlungszentrum Egliswil – Museum Aargau Binzenholzstrasse 10 5704 Egliswil Tel. 0848 871 200 Send a message Organisation Museum Aargau Management Member Contact Dr. Marco Sigg Director E-Mail Sibylla Fischer Head of Marketing & Communications E-Mail Rahel Göldi Head of Museum Programme E-Mail Andrea Lehner Head of Guest Services E-Mail Thomas Lüscher Head of Operations & Administration E-Mail Dr. Rudolf Velhagen Head of Collection & Conservation E-Mail

 
Vindonissa Museum

Contact

Vindonissa Museum – Museum Aargau Museumstrasse 1 5200 Brugg Tel. 0848 871 200 Send a message Organisation Museum Aargau Management Member Contact Dr. Marco Sigg Director E-Mail Sibylla Fischer Head of Marketing & Communications E-Mail Rahel Göldi Head of Museum Programme E-Mail Andrea Lehner Head of Guest Services E-Mail Thomas Lüscher Head of Operations & Administration E-Mail Dr. Rudolf Velhagen Head of Collection & Conservation E-Mail

 
Vindonissa Museum

Archaeological research

The depots and archives now contain hundreds of thousands of items and archaeological information that sheds light on the world of the Romans in Vindonissa. Some of this treasure trove is now on show at the Vindonissa Museum in Brugg. In Windisch it is possible to view the structural remains dating back to the time of the legionary camp in the form of stations along the Legionary Trail. The terrain in Windisch and Brugg continues to yield spectacular archaeological discoveries to this day. The most recent examples are the site of the eastern camp gate discovered by archaeologists of the canton

 
Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Excursions for families and children

The Vindonissa Legionary Trail offers unforgettable experiences for children: discover the Roman sites of Vindonissa on your own or solve the riddle of the great oracle as a family in a play tour. Some of these offers are available in English. Families can discover the Legionary Trail on a self-guided tour. Most of the texts at the Roman sites are translated into English. There are also several picnic areas along the way. The Vindonissa Legionary Trail also offers the challenging " Becoming a Roman " (audio guide) play tour in English. This is suitable for families. Special events for children take

 
Egliswil Collection Centre

Getting here by train, bus and car

Directions to Egliswil Collection Centre Address Sammlungszentrum Egliswil – Museum Aargau Binzenholzstrasse 10 5704 Egliswil Contact Arrival by public transport and car Arriving by train and bus The Egliswil Collection Centre is well served by public transport. The bus stop "Egliswil, Industrie" is only a few hundred meters away. The bus stop is served by bus lines 390 and 395, which run every half hour between Lenzburg railway station and the Seetal. To the SBB timetable Arriving by car The collection centre is located on the edge of the village of Egliswil in the direction of Seon. A limited

 
Vindonissa Museum

Exhibitions

The Vindonissa Museum's exhibitions showcase the most important original finds from the excavations at Vindonissa. The permanent exhibition is translated into English. The only Roman legionary camp on Swiss soil was at Vindonissa. Excavations and research have been carried out here for around 100 years. The most important finds and discoveries can be seen in the exhibitions at the Vindonissa Museum. The museum is internationally renowned for the largest collection of Roman writing tablets, the most commonly used writing material of the Roman period. Other highlights include rare finds of leather

 
Vindonissa Museum

Events

Experience the Vindonissa Museum at an event or public guided tour. Family afternoons take place regularly. 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

 
Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Military hospital (Valetudinarium)

Switzerland's first ever military hospital was built 2,000 years ago at Vindonissa. The 60 sick rooms enabled the provision of medical care for up to 300 legionaries. At the camp hospital (valetudinarium), military doctors and medical orderlies treated battle injuries, everyday illnesses and work accidents. In addition to the infirmary, the Romans also invented the world's first ever medical service. The military hospital is approx. 4,500 m2 in size and was discovered in 1936. Built first out of wood and later stone, it was situated at the centre of the camp, directly on one of the main camp roads

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Aussenaufnahme Schloss Hallwyl

Hallwyl Castle

Winter closure: The castle reopens on 26 March 2027

Discover Hallwyl Castle on Lake Hallwil! The moated castle in the canton of Aargau is one of the most beautiful castles in Switzerland.

WINTER CLOSURE

Hallwyl Castle will be closed from November 2026 to March 2027 (winter closure). We look forward to welcoming you from 26 March 2027.

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

 
Eine mittelalterlich gekleidete Magd steht in einem eingerichteten Wohnzimmer im Museum von Schloss Hallwyl

Museum and
exhibitions

Museum of the history of the von Hallwyl family  

 
Blick in den Innenhof von Schloss Hallwyl an den Mosttagen. Viel Volk rund um Marktstände.

Events and public
guided tours

Calendar of events (in German)  

 
Brücke zum wunderschön Schlosshof Schloss Hallwyl

Opening hours
and entrance fees

Open from April to October  

 
Luftaufnahme von Schloss Hallwyl mit Hallwilersee im Abendlicht

Getting
here

Directions  

SCHOOLS, FAMILIES AND GROUPS

 
Workshop "Feste Burg Schloss Hallwyl" Kinder haben zusammen spass im Schwertkampf mit Zinnen im Hintergrund

For
schools

Tours and workshops  

 
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.

For
families

Secret corners and tricky puzzles  

 
Führung auf Schloss Hallwyl: Eine Besuchergruppe steht auf einer Brücke zwischen Hof und dem Eingang zu Schloss Hallwyl, unter der Brücke Wasser des Schlossgrabens und ein Boot.

For
groups

Tours and workshops  

HISTORY AND COLLECTION

 
Luftaufnahme Schloss Hallwyl mit Aabach

History

800 years of 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

Luftaufnahme von Schloss Hallwyl mit Hallwilersee im Abendlicht
Besucher und Besucherinnen in der Dauerausstellung Schloss Hallwyl
Brücke zum wunderschön Schlosshof 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.
Zwei Frauen rollen auf Schloss Hallwyl Zigarren.
Luftaufnahme Mosttage Schloss Hallwyl: Viele Marktstände und Menschen im Hof.