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

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

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

Die Sammlung

The Museum Aargau Collection has been assembled from various holdings since 1830. It consists of bequests from Aargau's castles and monasteries, numerous donations, objects acquired from company archi

 
Wettingen Abbey

Excursions for families and children

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

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

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

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

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

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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Aussenaufnahme Schloss Hallwyl

Hallwyl Castle

Where culture
meets nature

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

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

 
Besucher und Besucherinnen in der Dauerausstellung Schloss Hallwyl

Museum and
exhibitions

Museum of the history of the von Hallwyl family  

 
Luftaufnahme Mosttage Schloss Hallwyl: Viele Marktstände und Menschen im Hof.

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  

 
Eine Besuchergruppe in einem historischen Raum von Schloss Hallwyl. Die Gruppe steht um einen Tisch herum, auf dem Gefässe stehen. Eine Frau geisst eine Flüssigkeit aus einem Metallkrug in einen Metallbecher.

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.