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

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

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

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.

 
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

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

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

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Kinder schreiten wie kleine Römer über das Areal vom Legionärspfad Vindonissa

Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Discover the
Romans

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.

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