Directions to Habsburg Castle Address Schloss Habsburg – Museum Aargau Schlossgasse 30 5245 Habsburg Tel. 0848 871 200 Contact Arrival by public transport and car Arriving by train and bus The fastest way to reach Habsburg Castle is via Brugg railway station. From Brugg, take bus 366 to the "Habsburg Dorfplatz" stop. From here it is about 10 minutes on foot to the castle. From Brugg, bus 368 also runs to the "Schinznach Bad, Aquarena" stop. From here it is a pleasant, approximately 1-hour walk to Habsburg Castle. To the SBB timetable Arriving by car Habsburg Castle is easily accessible by car:
Enjoy fresh regional dishes in the Habsburg Castle restaurant. Dine like kings and queens! The Habsburg Castle restaurant offers a daily lunch menu and weekly dishes. In the evening the castle team will treat you to fine food and local wines by candlelight. The sunny terrace, with its view over the canton of Aargau, is popular in summer. Habsburg Castle restaurant (in German) Celebrate like kings and queens Looking for an exceptional location for your wedding, birthday party, seminar or other event? Habsburg Castle, with its restaurant, offers historic rooms for weddings, celebrations and seminars
Experience Habsburg 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
Construction history Residents Construction history The tower castle In the late 12th century the lords of Hallwyl am Aabach established a small castle complex 700 metres from the run-off at the northern end of Lake Hallwil. It consisted of a residential tower surrounded on three sides by a dry moat. Large boulders were placed at the outside of the tower walls, as is commonly found in castle towers in the region dating back to the same era or slightly later. There was also an inn serving the castle residents which was presumably older than the castle itself. As the Hallwyl family gradually grew in
Address Schloss Hallwyl – Museum Aargau 5707 Seengen 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
The Habsburgs exerted a profound influence on the history of Europe. From their ancestral castle in the canton of Aargau they created a global empire. Explore the castle and ruins and be inspired by this historic place. The original size of Habsburg Castle can only be guessed at today. The rear section of the former double castle still stands, but the remaining parts of the castle complex have largely fallen into disrepair over the centuries. An exhibition in the castle presents this construction and settlement history, as well as topics such as nutrition, water supply and living conditions
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
Enjoy the unique atmosphere of Hallwyl Castle in the bistro or in the atmospheric courtyard. We use regional and Swiss products wherever possible. The café at Hallwyl Castle is also a great spot for a break on your walk by the lake. You can visit the castle bistro with admission to the courtyard or museum . CHF as well as credit cards (including Postcard, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard) are accepted. Download Drinks and menu (in German) Bistro offers for groups For groups (6 to 25 persons) we offer individual selections in the bistro to order. Download Offers in the bistro for groups (in German)
Hallwyl Castle offers great days out for families and children. Discover secret corners and solve tricky puzzles. Hallwyl Castle is an exciting destination for families whenever you decide to visit: during the week, at the weekend, in the holidays or on a rainy day. All exhibitions are also suitable for children. There are barbecue facilities in the surrounding area for a picnic. Offers for children (in German) Opening hours 1 April to 1 November 2026 Tue – Sun, holidays: 10 am – 5 pm Mon: closed Impressions
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
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Wettingen Abbey
Faith, power, knowledge
Wettingen Abbey is a cultural asset of international standing. Culture, education, history and hospitality merge into one experience at this power spot on the river Limmat.
