Vindonissa Legionary Trail

A night in a Roman camp

Overnight stays for schools Suitable for From Year 3 onwards Maximum number of people 2 school classes 300 NICHT LÖSCHEN - dient den Daten auf der Homepage Cook and spend the night like the Romans Spend an unforgettable night in the faithfully recreated legionary's quarters Contubernia! Pupils learn under the guidance of a legionary or a Roman woman everything that a Roman soldier had to know and be able to do. After marching, the school class cooks a traditional legionary meal by the fire. Then it's on with fights, games and campfire atmosphere. As a highlight, straw mattresses in the contubernium

 
Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Becoming a Roman – Solve the Great Oracle

Play tour for children Suitable for Ages 8 and up Admission Museum entrance fee Duration 180 minutes Registration Not required (recommended for schools) 180 Ages 8 and over – The legion commander needs your help The legion commander needs your help: the Vindonissa legionary camp is in danger! Set off with your legionary's backpack and Roman passport and become a legionary at eight original locations. The gods will whisper tips into your ear to help you decipher the great oracle of the water god Neptune. You'll learn about the everyday life of the legionaries, listen to conversations between the

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Innenaufnahme vom Kloster Königsfelden

Opening hours and entrance fees

The abbey opens on 26 March 2027

The abbey opens on 26 March 2027

Discover Königsfelden Abbey from April to October: opening hours, entrance fees and discounts on the tour at a glance.

WINTER CLOSURE

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

Opening hours

26 March to 31 October 2027 
Mondayclosed
Tuesday – Sunday, public holidays*10 am – 5 pm
*Open on the following public holidays: Easter (Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday), Whitsun (Whit Sunday and Whit Monday), Ascension Day, National Holiday (August 1)

Entrance fees

Category p.P. from 10 p.
Adults CHF 7 CHF 5
Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 5 CHF 4
Children (6–16 years) CHF 4 CHF 3

Visit the Königsfelden Abbey in Windisch, the Vindonissa Legionary Trail in Windisch and the Vindonissa Museum in Brugg at a special price. The combined ticket "Vindonissa - Kloster Königsfelden" includes one admission to each of the three sites of Museum Aargau. The ticket is valid one year.

Categoryp.P.from 10 p.
AdultsCHF 24CHF 17
Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26)CHF 17CHF 14
Children (6–16 years)CHF 13CHF 10
Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children)CHF 58-
Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children)CHF 40-
  • Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus, Museums-PASS-Musées, VMS, ICOM
  • Reduced admission: Schools, families and groups of 10 or more (see admission prices for details), Kulturlegi (50% off the regular museum entrance fee), Guests with disabilities (reduced group admission price, 1 accompanying person free of charge)
  • Schools in the canton of Aargau benefit from a 50% reduction on travel, admission and the education programme ("Kultur macht Schule" grant). This offer should be booked directly through Museum Aargau.

Gift vouchers are available at the ticket office and online (in German).

  • Tickets are available at the ticket office and online (in German).
  • Payment can be made in CHF. Credit cards (including Maestro, Visa and Mastercard), Postcard, Twint and Reka-Card are also accepted.
  • Admission prices may vary for special events (in German). All prices in CHF, prices subject to change.

Notes on visiting Königsfelden Abbey

Dogs are not allowed in the buildings of Königsfelden Abbey, except assistance dogs for people with disabilities.

Prams are permitted in the exhibition rooms.

Small bags up to size A4 are permitted in the exhibition rooms. Larger bags and rucksacks must be deposited at the reception of Königsfelden Abbey.

Have you lost or forgotten something at the Abbey? Please contact reception or Museum Aargau customer service.