Lenzburg Castle

Contact

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/lenzburg-castle/contact

Address Schloss Lenzburg – Museum Aargau 5600 Lenzburg Tel. 0848 871 200 Send a message Organisation Museum Aargau Management Member Contact Dr. Marco Sigg Director E-Mail Sibylla Fischer Head of Marketing & Communications E-Mail Rahel Göldi Head of Museum Programme E-Mail Andrea Lehner Head of Guest Services E-Mail Thomas Lüscher Head of Operations & Administration E-Mail Dr. Rudolf Velhagen Head of Collection & Conservation E-Mail

Lenzburg Castle

History

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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 around 1100. It was extended in 1170 with the addition of the southern tower and a small courtyard. A castle chapel was also added in the 11th or 12th century but this was dismantled in the 18th century. More Less 11/12th c. Extensions by the Habsburgs The Habsburgs expanded the complex: Duke Frederick II of Habsburg had the Knights' House built in around 1340. A residential tract was added on the

Museum Aargau

The Collection

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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 archives and targeted purchases. The Collection is constantly being expanded and documents Aargau's history in tangible form through objects that can be experienced. Collecting, preserving, researching Collecting, preserving and researching objects are among the core tasks of a museum. A collection strategy defines the criteria according to which objects are collected. When an object is added to the Collection

Lenzburg Castle

Exhibitions

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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 exhibitions at Lenzburg Castle are suitable for the whole family: the domestic life museum, for example, takes you on a journey through time from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The original cells can be seen in the prison, where condemned criminals languished. In the children's museum, young visitors to the castle can explore secret corners. And don't forget to see Fauchi: the castle dragon is

Lenzburg Castle

Bistro

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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 small restaurant is open to visitors with courtyard or museum tickets during museum opening hours. CHF, EUR and credit cards (including Maestro, Visa and Mastercard) are accepted. Menu and further information (in German) Offers from Museum Aargau to accompany your bistro visit Round off your visit to the bistro with a guided tour of Lenzburg Castle. We'll be happy to advise you. Guided tours and

Museum Aargau

Contact & About us

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/museum-aargau/contact

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 Wildegg Effingerweg 5 5103 Wildegg Organisation Museum Aargau Management Member Contact Dr. Marco Sigg Director E-Mail Sibylla Fischer Head of Marketing & Communications E-Mail Rahel Göldi Head of Museum Programme E-Mail Andrea Lehner Head of Guest Services E-Mail Thomas Lüscher Head of Operations & Administration E-Mail Dr. Rudolf Velhagen Head of Collection & Conservation E-Mail

Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Roman sites

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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 Large sewer Aedes Flag shrine Balneum Baths Valetudinarium Military hospital Via et Porta Praetoria Main street and main gate HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH History The only Roman legionary camp in Switzerland Archaeological research A whole series of spectacular finds

Lenzburg Castle

Events

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/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 to Friday 9 am - 12 pm / 1 pm - 4:30 pm November to March only in the morning Impressions

Wettingen Abbey

History

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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 at sea he called upon the Virgin Mary for help and promised her an abbey if he was rescued. The storm subsided. A bright star, the Maris Stella, appeared in the sky, which Heinrich interpreted as a sign from Virgin Mary. Count Heinrich of Rapperswil, tracing of a lost 17th-century mural in the cloister of Wettingen Abbey. (Zurich Central Library) Back home, it took him some time to find the place

Königsfelden Abbey

History

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/koenigsfelden-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 inheritance: Albrecht administered it after the death of Johann's parents but he did not let Johann himself take possession of it. Together with other conspirators, Johann murdered his uncle Albrecht on the high plateau in Windisch. The murder shook the House of Habsburg to the core, since the Albrecht's death meant the family lost its German kingship. In memory of the murdered King Albrecht, the

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Vindonissa

Vindonissa Legionary Trail and Vindonissa Museum

Experience the Romans in Vindonissa: the Vindonissa Legionary Trail (Windisch) and Vindonissa Museum (Brugg) offer tours, exhibitions, events and bookable offers in the former Vindonissa legionary camp.

MUSEUM SITES IN VINDONISSA

Kinder schreiten wie kleine Römer über das Areal vom Legionärspfad Vindonissa

Vindonissa
Legionary Trail

The Roman adventure park offers play/theme tours, events, roman overnight stays, guided tours and much more.

Vindonissa
Museum

The Vindonissa Museum in Brugg presents the most important finds from Vindonissa, the only Roman legionary camp in Switzerland.