Wettingen Abbey

Guided tours for groups

Wettingen Abbey offers guided tours for groups. On request, they can also be organised in French. Offers for groups (in German) Contact +41 (0)848 871 200 Send a message Telephone availability: Tuesda

 
Wettingen Abbey

Museum and tours

Experience interactive exhibitions and tours at Wettingen Abbey. These activities are suitable for adults, families and schools. There are many ways to explore Wettingen Abbey (all tours start at the

 
Wettingen Abbey

Events

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Wettingen Abbey

Abbey and history

ABBEY AND HISTORY From foundation to museum History Abbey church Converse and monks' church

 
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Ausstellung in der Mönchskirche Kloster Wettingen: Verschiedene Objekte in einer Vitrine, u.a. ein grosses Altarkreuz

Abbey, museum and collection

Exhibitions and tours

Exhibitions and tours

Experience interactive exhibitions and tours at Wettingen Abbey. These activities are suitable for adults, families and schools.

There are many ways to explore Wettingen Abbey (all tours start at the visitor centre):

  • Exhibitions: a tour of the monks' church and cloister. The Parlatorium and Observatory offer a variety of perspectives on the themes of faith, power and knowledge. The restored abbot's house is also a real gem.
  • "Historia" audio tour: interesting facts from 800 years of monastic history
  • "The Hidden Message" puzzle tour (in German only): a challenging scavenger hunt for young and old alike
  • Visit excluding the museum: an abbey brochure for a walk through the grounds is available at the visitor centre (price: CHF 6, in German only). 

Further details of these offers can be found below.

Please also note our bookable offers for groups and schools.

Opening hours

1 April to 1 November 2026
Tue – Sun, holidays:
10 am – 5 pm
Mon: closed

Self-guided tour

Impressions

Ausstellung in der Mönchskirche Kloster Wettingen: Verschiedene Objekte in einer Vitrine, u.a. ein grosses Altarkreuz
Eine Frau und ein Mädchen in der Mönchskirche des Klosters Wettingen. Sie tragen beide Kopfhörer.
Blick in den Ausstellungsraum "Parlatorium" auf der Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen. Im Vordergrund ein Schild mit dem Text "Archiv der Fragen", im Hintergrund sitzen Schülerinnen und Schüler diskutierend beeinander.
Eine Münze und weitere historische Objekte in einer Vitrine.
Ausstellung "Observatorium" auf der Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen: Grosse Leinwand mit Sternenhimmel, davor ein grosser historischer Globus.
Innenraum vom Abthaus auf der Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen mit historischen Möbeln und einer Projektion an den Wänden.