Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Contact

Legionärspfad Vindonissa – Museum Aargau Königsfelderstrasse 265 5210 Windisch Tel. 0848 871 200 Send a message Organisation Museum Aargau Management Member Contact Dr. Marco Sigg Director E-Mail Dr.

 
Königsfelden Abbey

Abbey complex

Königsfelden convent church was once the centrepiece of a large, substantial double monastery resided in by the mendicant orders of the Franciscans and the Clarists. Not only did the lives of the monk

 
Königsfelden Abbey

Getting here by train, bus and car

Directions to Königsfelden Abbey Address Kloster Königsfelden – Museum Aargau 5210 Windisch Tel. 0848 871 200 Contact Arrival by public transport and car Arriving by train and bus Königsfelden Abbey i

 
Vindonissa Legionary Trail

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

Stained glass windows

A place of commemoration for the Habsburg family was created at the scene of King Albrecht I's murder. The stained glass windows of the church of Königsfelden Abbey reflect the very highest level of c

 
Königsfelden Abbey

Tour of the Abbey complex

Visit the interactive exhibitions at Königsfelden Abbey and travel back to the time when the convent church was built. The Habsburgs built Königsfelden Abbey on the ruins of the Roman legionary camp o

 
Königsfelden Abbey

Excursions for families and children

Descend into the crypt or marvel at the famous stained-glass windows: Königsfelden Abbey offers great tours for families and children. Königsfelden Abbey is an exciting destination for families and ch

 
Vindonissa 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

 
Königsfelden Abbey

History

CONVENT CHURCH & HISTORY The Abbey complex Impressive convent church Stained glass windows Late medieval glass painting History A king's murder and the foundation of the Abbey

 
Königsfelden Abbey

Events

Gradian
Chor Kloster Königsfelden mit weltberühmten Glasfenstern aus dem Mittelalter.

Königsfelden Abbey

Restoration: The abbey opens
on 11 July 2025

Die berühmten Glasfenster vom Kloster Königsfelden werden mit Licht durchflutet

Visit Königsfelden Abbey and marvel at the famous stained-glass windows. Exhibitions, guided tours and events bring the 700-year-old convent church back to life.

CLOSED FOR RESTORATION

Königsfelden Abbey is currently being restored and will be open again from 11 July 2025 (Friday to Sunday). Guided tours for groups and schools can be booked starting 8 July 2025 from Tuesday to Sunday.

ALL OFFERS AT A GLANCE

 
Zwei Besucherinnen schauen auf die Decke mit demTablet in der Hand im Kloster Königsfelden

Tour of the
Abbey complex

Abbey and exhibitions  

 
Glasfenster (Glasmalerei) aus dem Mittelalter im Kloster Königsfelden.

Famous stained-glass
windows

Late medieval glass painting  

 
Eine Gruppenführung im Kloster Königsfelden. Im Hintergrund die berühmten Glasfenster.

For
groups

Guided tours  

 
Besucher und Besucherinnen betrachten die berühmten Glasfenstern auf Kloster Königsfelden

For
schools

Guided and self-guided tour  

 
Innenaufnahme vom Kloster Königsfelden

For
families

Secret corners and Foxtrail  

ABBEY COMPLEX AND HISTORY

INFORMATION ABOUT KÖNIGSFELDEN ABBEY

 
Aussenaufnahme vom Kloster Königsfelden

How to find us

Arrival by car, train and bus  

 
Produktion "Tor zum Paradies" Kloster Königsfelden: Mehrere Kinder singen.

Events

Events and public guided tours (in German)  

 
Kreuzgang mit der Äbtissin im braunen Gewandt, die einen Korb mit sich trägt

Please contact us

Information and reservations