Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Guided tours for groups

An excursion to the Vindonissa Legionary Trail is packed with highlights for groups. Some of the offers can be booked in English on request. Swap your jeans for a Roman tunic and follow the legionaries on a journey back to ancient times. In addition to self-guided tours of the Roman sites , the Vindonissa Legionary Trail offers fascinating guided tours, workshops and other offers for groups. Explore 2,000 years of history at Vindonissa, watch and listen as you are transported back into the lives of the legionaries and their officers. The Vindonissa Legionary Trail offers one tour in English (see

 
Vindonissa Legionary Trail

A night in a Roman camp

Overnight stays for schools Suitable for From Year 3 onwards Maximum number of people 2 school classes 300 NICHT LÖSCHEN - dient den Daten auf der Homepage Cook and spend the night like the Romans Spend an unforgettable night in the faithfully recreated legionary's quarters Contubernia! Pupils learn under the guidance of a legionary or a Roman woman everything that a Roman soldier had to know and be able to do. After marching, the school class cooks a traditional legionary meal by the fire. Then it's on with fights, games and campfire atmosphere. As a highlight, straw mattresses in the contubernium

 
Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Becoming a Roman – Solve the Great Oracle

Play tour for children Suitable for Ages 8 and up Admission Museum entrance fee Duration 180 minutes Registration Not required (recommended for schools) 180 Ages 8 and over – The legion commander needs your help The legion commander needs your help: the Vindonissa legionary camp is in danger! Set off with your legionary's backpack and Roman passport and become a legionary at eight original locations. The gods will whisper tips into your ear to help you decipher the great oracle of the water god Neptune. You'll learn about the everyday life of the legionaries, listen to conversations between the

 
Vindonissa Legionary Trail

The Legionary – In Battle and Service for Rome

Audio tour for adults Price Museum entrance fee Duration 60 minutes 60 Daily Life, Power and Spirit in the Legion When legionaries were stationed in Vindonissa, the Roman Empire was at the very peak of its power. No empire had ever been mightier, or more feared by its enemies. On this captivating audio tour, you will explore original sites that bring to life both the military strength of the legionaries and the vibrant everyday life in and around a Roman legionary fortress. Themed tour for adults and groups on the Vindonissa Legionary Trail: ‘The Legionary – In Battle and Service to Rome’. Daily life

 
Hallwyl Castle

Hire rooms for weddings and events

Hallwyl Castle rents out rooms for weddings, celebrations and events: get married in a moated castle, celebrate your birthday in a historical ambience or host a drinks reception in the castle courtyard. The historic rooms and courtyard of Hallwyl Castle are the ideal location for parties and events for up to 110 people, from small drinks receptions and company parties to castle weddings. Rooms for hire (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

 
Lenzburg Castle

Hire rooms for weddings and events

Impressions

 
Habsburg Castle

Rent rooms for weddings and events

Impressions

 
Wildegg Castle

Hire rooms for weddings and events

Impressions

 
Vindonissa Museum

Opening hours and entrance fees

Opening hours Regular opening hours Monday* closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1 pm – 5 pm Saturday closed Sunday, public holidays* 1 pm – 5 pm For schools and groups : We open on request additionally 10 – 12 midday *Special opening hours on public holidays Public holidays January 1 closed January 2 1pm – 5pm Whitsun (Whit Sunday and Whit Monday) 1pm – 5pm Easter (Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday) 1pm – 5pm Ascension Day 1pm – 5pm National Holiday (August 1) 1pm – 5pm December 24/25 closed December 26 1pm – 5pm December 31 closed Entrance fees Vindonissa Museum ticket

 
Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Opening hours and entrance fees

Opening hours 1 April to 1 November 2026 Monday* closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am – 5 pm Saturday, Sunday, public holidays* 10 am – 6 pm * Open on the following public holidays: Easter (Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday), Whitsun (Whit Sunday and Whit Monday), Ascension Day, National Holiday (August 1) Entrance fees Vindonissa Legionary Trail Ticket Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 14 CHF 10 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 10 CHF 9 Children (6–16 years) CHF 8 CHF 6 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 35 - Family ticket B (1 adult +

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Luftaufnahme Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen im Gegenlicht mit dramatischen Wolken über dem Kloster.

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.

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

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

Museum
and tours

Exhibitions, tours and collection  

 
Eine Gästegruppe mit einer Museumsführerin steht vor der Kirche der Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen.

Events and
public tours

Calendar of events  

 
Aussenaufnahme Gästezentrum Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen mit Informationsbildschrim links

Opening hours
and entrance fees

Visit us from April to October  

 
Luftaufnahme Kloster Wettingen mit Klosterpark im Vordergrund

Getting
here

Directions  

 
Luftaufnahme Konventgarten und Abtgarten auf der Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen mit Limmat

Abbey park
and gardens

Discover the historic gardens  

SCHOOLS, FAMILIES AND GROUPS

 
Eine Schulklasse beim Schreiben mit Tinte und Federkiel.

For
schools

Guided tours and puzzle tour  

 
Zwei Mädchen und ein Bub stehen gemeinsam vor dem Kloster Wettingen und blicken direkt in die Kamera. Sie halten eine Landkarte, Broschüre sowie eine Pyramide in den Händen.

For
families

Puzzle tour through Wettingen Abbey  

 
Eine Frau und ein Mann schreiten in Freizeitbekleidung durch den Garten der Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen (Foxtrail).

For
groups

Guided tours of the abbey and gardens  

HISTORY AND COLLECTION

 
Luftaufnahme Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen mit dramatischen Wolken über dem Kloster

Wettingen Abbey and it's history

800 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 Kloster Wettingen auf der Klosterhalbinsel, im Hintergrund die Limmat.
Mehrere Personen auf dem Foxtrail Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen. Sie beugen sich über einen antiken Bürotisch und blicken in eine Schublade.
Innenaufnahme Klosterkirche Wettingen (Konventkirche) mit Orgel im Hintergrund.
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.
Ausstellung "Observatorium" auf der Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen: Grosse Leinwand mit Sternenhimmel, davor ein grosser historischer Globus.
Zwei Mädchen und ein Bub stehen gemeinsam vor dem Kloster Wettingen und blicken direkt in die Kamera. Sie halten eine Landkarte, Broschüre sowie eine Pyramide in den Händen.
Innenraum vom Abthaus auf der Klosterhalbinsel Wettingen mit historischen Möbeln und einer Projektion an den Wänden.