Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Soldiers' quarters (Contubernia)

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/legionary-trail/roman-sites/soldiers-quarters-contubernia

The accurately soldiers' quarters (contubernia) are absolutely unique in Europe and offer overnight stays for families, schools and groups. They have been reconstructed using wood, clay and limestone

Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Water main (Aquaeductus)

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/legionary-trail/roman-sites/water-main-aquaeductus

The aqueduct of Vindonissa now supplies a water fountain, making it the oldest structure in Switzerland that still performs its original function. Using innovative surveying technology, the legionarie

Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Large sewer (Cloaca Maxima)

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/legionary-trail/roman-sites/large-sewer-cloaca-maxima

The large sewer ran along the western front of the legionary camp, immediately adjacent to the camp wall. It lay under the road parallel to the camp wall (via sagularis) and formed part of an extensiv

Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Flag shrine (Aedes)

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/legionary-trail/roman-sites/flag-shrine-aedes

Directly at the intersection of the two main roads (Via principalis and Via praetoria) was the staff building (principia), the largest building within the camp. One of its central rooms was the flag s

Vindonissa Legionary Trail

North Gate (Porta Decumana)

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/legionary-trail/roman-sites/north-gate-porta-decumana

The discovery of the North Gate (porta decumana) in 1905 was a major breakthrough for early Vindonissa research. Any remaining doubts were finally dispelled: Vindonissa really had been a legionary cam

Vindonissa Legionary Trail

West Gate (Porta Principalis)

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/legionary-trail/roman-sites/west-gate-porta-principalis

A legionary camp had four camp gates (portae), through which the two main roads led into the camp: the front gate (porta praetoria), the rear gate (porta decumana) and the two side gates (portae princ

Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Amphitheatre (Amphitheatrum)

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/legionary-trail/roman-sites/amphitheatre-amphitheatrum

The amphitheatre of Vindonissa is the oldest in Switzerland. It was erected by the 13th legion, initially being made of wood. After a fire, the 21st legion replaced it with the stone structure that su

Königsfelden Abbey

Collection

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

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

Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Events

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/legionary-trail/events

Experience the Romans live! Events, public guided tours and family Sundays take place regularly on the Vindonissa Legionary Trail. Calendar of events (in German) Contact +41 (0)848 871 200 Send a mess

Wettingen Abbey

Museum and tours

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

Experience the museum, the abbey complex and other highlights of Wettingen Abbey interactively. Museum Aargau offers exhibitions for all tastes as well as tours for families , groups and schools . The

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Nahaufnahme eines Mobiltelefons. Auf dem Screen ist die App "Industriekultur Aabach" sichtbar. Im Hintergrund sind mehrere Personen in Unschärfe zu sehen.

IndustriekulTOUR Aabach

A Virtual Tour of Industrial History

Experience the industrial culture on the Aabach with your smartphone: the IndustriekulTOUR Aabach is the first virtual museum space in the canton of Aargau. Meet bosses and factory workers from the age of industrialisation! The digital offering is available in German.

Start an exciting tour along the Aabach with your smartphone and experience the industrial history of the canton of Aargau at the original locations: from Hallwyl Castle via Seon, Lenzburg and Niederlenz to Wildegg – all made possible by augmented and virtual reality! Solve puzzles, discover lost buildings and hear and see stories of the industrial heyday along the Aabach.

The interactive game tours shed light on the historical content of industrialisation, but also examine links to contemporary issues at each tour location.

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A cooperative project

IndustriekulTOUR Aabach is a cooperation between Museum Aargau, the Museum Burghalde and the Verein Industriekultur Aabach (both websites in German).

Enquiries and contact

+41 (0)848 871 200
museumaargau@ag.ch

Telephone availability
Tuesday to Friday
9 am – 12 midday