Lenzburg Castle

History

Construction history Residents and Owners Construction history The first buildings The residential tower is Lenzburg Castle's oldest building and was constructed by the powerful Counts of Lenzburg in

 
Lenzburg Castle

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

 
Museum Aargau

The 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

 
Lenzburg Castle

Exhibitions

The museum and exhibitions at Lenzburg Castle explore 1,000 years of castle history. The texts are translated into English. Step over the drawbridge and immerse yourself in 1,000 years of history! The

 
Lenzburg Castle

Bistro

The Mercure Hotel Krone runs the self-service castle bistro in the renovated Bernese House. The historic rooms and the beautiful outdoor area near the baroque garden are a great place to relax. The sm

 
Lenzburg Castle

Events

Experience Lenzburg Castle! Events and public guided tours take place regularly at the castle. Calendar of events (in German) Contact +41 (0)848 871 200 Send a message Telephone availability: Tuesday

 
Königsfelden Abbey

History

History A king's murder and the foundation of the monastery The German King Albrecht I fell victim to a conflict within the Habsburg family on May 1st 1308. His nephew Johann felt cheated out of his i

 
Wettingen Abbey

History

Foundation and construction of Wettingen Abbey The Cistercian Abbey of Wettingen was endowed in 1227 by Heinrich II of Rapperswil. Little is known about its foundation. Legend has it that, in distress

 
Museum Aargau

Contact & About us

Contact and reservation Phone 0848 871 200 Telephone availability: Tuesday to Friday 9 am - 12 pm / 1 pm - 4:30 pm November to March only in the morning Send a message Address Museum Aargau Schloss Wi

 
Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Roman sites

ROMAN SITES Amphitheatrum Amphitheatre Porta Decumana North Gate Porta Principalis West Gate Contubernia Soldiers' quarters Culina Centurionis Officer's kitchen Aquaeductus Water main Cloaca Maxima La

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Luftaufnahme Schloss Lenzburg

Lenzburg Castle

Home of knights
and dragons

Lenzburg Castle is one of the most important hilltop castles in Switzerland. Experience knights, noblemen and crooks!

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

 
Ausstellung Ritter Schloss Lenzburg

Museum and
exhibitions

Museum, exhibitions and prison  

 
Ein Gaukler mit brennenden Fackeln vor einer Menschenmenge

Events and public
guided tours

Calendar of events (in German)  

 
Zwei historisch gekleidete Freuen stehen vor dem Tor von Schloss Lenzburg und bitten Besucher mit einer einladenden Geste herein.

Opening hours
and entrance fees

Open from April to October  

 
Luftaufnahme Schloss Lenzburg

Getting
here

Directions  

SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, GROUPS

 
Workshop mit Schulklasse auf Schloss Lenzburg

For
schools

Guided tours and workshops  

 
Kinder in Verkleidung (Ritter und Prinzessin) im Kindermuseum von Schloss Lenzburg

For
families

Children's museum and Fauchi  

 
Lady Mildred im Museum auf Schloss Lenzburg (Führung).

For
groups

Guided tours and workshops  

HISTORY AND COLLECTION

 
Historische Zeichnung/Illustration von Schloss Lenzburg

History

1000 years of history  

 
Ein gelber Heizlüfter, Objekt im Sammlungszentrum Egliswil

Collection

Treasure trove of Aargau's history  

 
Grosses Handy in der Hand eines Benutzers, auf dem Bildschirm ist die "Sammlung online" von Museum Aargau dargestellt.

Collection online

Site in German  

Impressions

Luftaufnahme von Schloss Lenzburg: Schloss auf einem Hügel im Sommer
Eine Familie sitzt in der Ausstellung Ritter Schloss Lenzburg
Schlossdrache Fauchi in der Drachenhöhle von Schloss Lenzburg
Mehrere Personen schreiten auf Schloss Lenzburg über eine Holzbrücke ins Gefängnis.
Ein als Prinzessin verkleidetes Mädchen blickt in einen Spiegel im Kindermuseum von Schloss Lenzburg, neben dem Kind steht seine Mutter.
Küche mit Besuchern im Schloss Lenzburg Museum