Königsfelden Abbey

Getting here by train, bus and car

Directions to Königsfelden Abbey Address Kloster Königsfelden – Museum Aargau Königsfelderstrasse 5210 Windisch Tel. 0848 871 200 Contact Arrival by public transport and car Arriving by train and bus

 
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Accessibility

Getting here Arriving by car Visitors with reduced mobility can park at the meeting centre of Königsfelden Psychiatric Services. From there it is about 4 minutes to the convent church on a level path.

 
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Tour of the Abbey complex

Visit the exhibitions at Königsfelden Abbey and travel back to the time when the convent church was built. The Habsburgs built Königsfelden Abbey on the ruins of the Roman legionary camp of Vindonissa

 
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Excursions for families and children

Descend into the crypt or marvel at the famous stained-glass windows: Königsfelden Abbey offers tours for the whole family. Königsfelden Abbey is an exciting destination for families and children when

 
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Contact

Address Kloster Königsfelden – Museum Aargau Königsfelderstrasse 5210 Windisch Tel. 0848 871 200 Contact Organisation Museum Aargau Management Member Contact Dr. Marco Sigg Director E-Mail Dr. Angela

 
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History

CONVENT CHURCH & HISTORY The Abbey complex Impressive convent church Stained glass windows Late medieval glass painting History A king's murder and the foundation of the Abbey

 
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Impressum

Organisation Kanton Aargau Departement Bildung Kultur und Sport Museum Aargau Effingerweg 5 CH-5103 Wildegg Tel: 0848 871 200 E-Mail: museumaargau(at)ag.ch

 
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Opening hours and entrance fees

WINTER BREAK Königsfelden Abbey is closed for the winter. We look forward to your visit from 1 April 2026. Opening hours 1 April to 1 November 2026 Monday closed Tuesday – Sunday, public holidays* 10

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Opening hours and entrance fees

The museum opens on April 1, 2026

The museum opens on April 1, 2026

Discover Wettingen Abbey from April to October: opening hours, entrance fees and discounts on the tour at a glance.

WINTER BREAK

The museum of Wettingen Abbey is currently closed (winter break). The abbey church is undergoing restoration. We look forward to welcoming you again from April 1, 2026.

Opening hours

Opening hours of the museum with monks' church (part of the abbey church), cloister, parlatorium, auditorium and puzzle tour of the abbey.

1 April to 1 November 2026 
Monday*closed
Tuesday – Saturday10 am – 5 pm
Sunday and holidays**10 am – 5 pm (abbey church open from 12 midday)
*Also open on Monday (10 am – 5 pm): abbey church
**The museum is also open on the following holidays: Easter (Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday), Pentecost (Whit Sunday and Whit Monday), Ascension Day and Swiss National Day (1 August)

The abbey church is currently closed for restoration.

Open daily 
April to September8 am – 9.45 pm
October to March8 am – 8 pm

Abbey park and gardens

Entrance fees

The museum ticket entitles you to visit the abbey complex (including the monks' church, cloister, parlatorium, auditorium and puzzle tour of the abbey).

Categoryp.P.from 10 P.
AdultsCHF 14CHF 10
Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26)CHF 10CHF 8
Children (ages 6–16)CHF 8CHF 4
Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children)CHF 35 
Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children)CHF 25 
School classes (2 teachers free) CHF 4

The following abbey areas can be visited free of charge:

  • Abbey church
  • Abbey park and garden
  • Abbot's house
  • Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, VMS, ICOM
  • Reduced admission: Schools, families and groups of 10 or more (see admission prices for details), Kulturlegi (50% off the regular museum entrance fee), Guests with disabilities (reduced group admission price, 1 accompanying person free of charge)
  • Reduced admission with a booked tour: Benefit from reduced admission prices to the museum when booking an offer for groups and schools:

    Categoryp.P.from 10 P.
    AdultsCHF 7CHF 5
    Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26)CHF 5CHF 4
    Children (ages 4–16)CHF 4CHF 3
  • Schools in the canton of Aargau benefit from a 50% reduction on travel, admission and the education programme ("Kultur macht Schule" grant). This offer should be booked directly through Museum Aargau.

Gift vouchers are available at the ticket office and online (in German).

  • Tickets are available at the ticket office and online.
  • Payment can be made in CHF. Credit cards (including Maestro, Visa and Mastercard), Postcard, Twint and Reka-Card are also accepted.
  • Admission prices may vary for special events (in German). All prices in CHF, prices subject to change.