Vindonissa Legionary Trail

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

Officers' kitchen (Culina Centurionis)

The residential building of a high-ranking officer with a surface area of some 1,100 m2 was situated directly on the main camp road running from east to west (via principalis). In pre-Roman times a hu

 
Vindonissa Legionary Trail

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

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

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

 
Wettingen Abbey

Museum and tours

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

 
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 Siby

 
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 availabil

 
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

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

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Kinder schreiten wie kleine Römer über das Areal vom Legionärspfad Vindonissa

Vindonissa Legionary Trail

We will reopen on
April 1, 2026

Immerse yourself in the world of Switzerland's only Roman legionary camp on the Vindonissa Legionary Trail! The Roman adventure park offers tours, a chance to spend the night in Roman-style accommodation, guided tours, events and much more.

WINTER BREAK

Vindonissa Legionary Trail is closed for the winter. We look forward to your visit from 1 April 2026.

ALL OFFERS AT A GLANCE

 
Öffentliches Bad Belneum im Legionärspfad

Tours to the
Roman sites

Discover the Legionary Trail on your own  

 
Kinder verkleidet als Legionäre umkreisen mit den Legionären ein Lagerfeuer, welcher licht und wärme für die Nacht spendet.

For
families

Play tours and overnight stays  

 
Römisch gekleidete Männer und Frauen nachts an einem Lagerfeuer in historischer Kulisse

For
groups

Tours, workshops and overnight stays  

 
 Kinder mahlen Mehl im Workshop auf dem Legionärspfad Vindonissa

For
schools

Overnight stays, workshops and play tours  

 
Kampfszene Heerlager Vindonissa: Feindliche Kämpfer mit Schild und Wurfgeschossen im Kampf gegen die Römer.

Events and public
guided tours

Calendar of events (in German)  

ROMAN SITES AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH

 
Das Amphitheater Legionärspfad im Sonnenlicht mit viel Grün

Roman
sites

Eleven Roman sites  

 
Erhaltene Wasserleitungen im Legionärspfad Vindonissa

Archaeological
research

A whole series of spectacular finds  

INFORMATION ABOUT VINDONISSA LEGIONARY TRAIL

 
Die Klosterscheune der Klosterkirche beim Legionärspfad

How to find us

Arrival by car, train and bus  

 
Visualisierung/Animation Antikes Vindonissa

Ancient Vindonissa

The only Roman legionary camp in Switzerland  

 
Eine römisch gekleidete Frau holt Brot aus einem römischen Steinofen im Legionärspfad Vindonissa.

Please contact us

Information and reservations