Vindonissa Museum

Permanent exhibition on Vindonissa

Admission: Museum entrance fee Discover original objects from excavations! How did the Romans live 2,000 years ago on the territory of present-day Switzerland? What did they eat? What weapons and clothes did they wear? For more than 100 years, archaeologists in the Brugg/Windisch area have been researching the site where the only legionary camp on the territory of present-day Switzerland once stood. Largest collection of Roman writing tablets The Vindonissa Museum shows original objects from these excavations in its permanent exhibition. It presents life and everyday routines in the legionary camp

 
Vindonissa Museum

AKTUELL display

Admission: Museum entrance fee Highlights from the Cantonal Archaeology Department The AKTUELL display presents special treasures from the former legionary camp at Vindonissa. A new display is installed by the Cantonal Archaeology Department every year. Themes include current excavations, unusual finds and research results from throughout the canton of Aargau. The vernissage takes place every November. AKTUELL display: An exhibition featuring highlights from the Aargau Cantonal Archaeology Department. Current excavations, extraordinary finds and research findings.

 
Wettingen Abbey

Historia

Audio-Tour Admission Museum entrance fee Duration of the entire tour Approx. 75 minutes 0 Discover Wettingen Abbey on the "Historia" audio tour Discover Wettingen Abbey on the "Historia" audio tour. 21 stops take you through the abbey church, the cloister, the medicinal herb garden and other outdoor areas. On the tour, you'll learn fascinating facts about 800 years of the abbey's history: from its founding and the monks' way of life right up to the present day. Discover Wettingen Abbey on the "Historia" audio tour.

 
Lenzburg Castle

Children's museum and PLIRRK!

Children's museum and PLIRRK! Admission Museum entrance fee Notice The craft area closes at 4.30 pm. Children must be supervised. The paradise for knights and princesses! Children's museum The children's museum is located right up in the attic of Lenzburg Castle. There are lots of secret nooks and crannies, hidden staircases and oriels to explore. Children can dress up as knights or princesses, chase around the corridors and practise handicrafts and painting to their heart's content. Children's exhibition PLIRRK In the children's exhibition PLIRRK!, kids can immerse themselves in the world of

 
Wettingen Abbey

Guided tours for groups

WINTER CLOSURE The Museum of Wettingen Abbey will be closed from November 2026 to March 2027 (winter closure). We look forward to welcoming you from 26 March 2027. 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: Tuesday to Friday 9 am - 12 pm / 1 pm - 4:30 pm November to March only in the morning

 
Egliswil Collection Centre

Guided tours and events

The Egliswil Collection Centre is not open to the public. From February to December a public guided tour takes place on the first Tuesday of each month. Event calendar (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

 
Habsburg Castle

Virtual Habsburg Castle

Virtual flight with VR glasses Admission Entrance free Booking required Book your time slot conveniently online. Please note The VR headsets are available at the visitor centre between April and October. Fly over Habsburg Castle as it was in 1200 Put your VR glasses on for an adventurous 360-degree flight over the castle in around the year 1200. Enjoy a bird's eye view of the site and immerse yourself in the world of the 13th century Habsburgs! Virtual Habsburg Castle: Fly over Habsburg Castle as it was in 1200

 
Hallwyl Castle

Castle tour

Audio tour Admission Museum entrance fee 0 Discover Hallwyl Castle In the many rooms at Hallwyl Castle there are individual numbers on steles as well as on portraits. By typing in the number into the "Museum Aargau Guide", you will hear either an overview text about the room or stories about selected members of the von Hallwyl family. Audio tour "Castle Tour" at Hallwyl Castle: men and women of the von Hallwyl family talk about their lives

 
Hallwyl Castle

Foxtrail Hallwyl Castle

Foxtrail Tickets Book your Foxtrail experience directly online at www.foxtrail.ch. 240 Fox hunting at Hallwyl Castle The “Foxtrail Hallwyl Castle” takes you on a journey through the legendary history of the Hallwyler family. Discover hidden puzzles and secret passages in the castle and solve the mystery of the Hallwyler family ring. Bookable trails: Foxtrail Hallwyl Castle Mini (1 to 2 hours) Foxtrail Hallwyl Castle (3 to 4 hours, with nature reserve) Foxtrail Hallwyl Castle: puzzles and secret passages in the castle. Book now!

 
Hallwyl Castle

Mill

Permanent exhibition Admission Museum entrance fee 0 Mill island with grain mill and garden On the mill island next to the castle you see into the workings of the grain mill, which was essential for the survival of the people. Having control over the mill and transport routes meant power and income for the lords of Hallwyl. Mill of Hallwyl Casle. See into the workings of the grain mill.

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Luftaufnahme vom Schloss Wildegg

Getting here

Getting here by bus, train and car

Getting here by bus, train and car

You can reach Wildegg Castle by car and public transport. Parking spaces are available below the castle.

Directions to Wildegg Castle

Address

Schloss Wildegg – Museum Aargau
Effingerweg 5
5103 Wildegg
Tel. 0848 871 200
Contact

 

Arrival by public transport and car

Wildegg Castle is easily accessible by public transport. For larger events especially, we recommend travelling by train and bus.

  • From Wildegg railway station you can reach the castle on foot in about 20 minutes. The signposted path leads through the village and finally along the vineyard up to the castle. There are also several bus lines to the castle. The nearest bus stop is "Möriken AG, Schloss Wildegg". The easy walk from the bus stop up to the castle takes about 10 minutes.
  • From Zurich there are express trains to Lenzburg. There, bus lines 380 (weekdays) and 381 (monday – sunday) towards Wildegg will take you to the "Möriken AG, Schloss Wildegg" stop.
  • Regional trains run from Brugg and Aarau to Wildegg. From there, bus lines 380 (weekdays) and 381 (monday – sunday) towards Lenzburg go to the "Möriken AG, Schloss Wildegg" stop.

To the SBB timetable

Wildegg Castle is only a few minutes away from the A1 and A3 motorways: free parking is available below the castle at the organic farm (with parking fee for special events).

There is an official car park for disabled visitors. Direct access to the castle is possible for persons with reduced mobility. However, we kindly ask you to park your vehicle in the general car park afterwards. The walk from the car park to the castle takes about 5 minutes.

  • From Zurich: A1 motorway, Mägenwil exit
  • From Bern: A1 motorway, Aarau-Ost exit
  • From Basel: A3 motorway, Brugg/Windisch exit (direction Brunegg)

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Parking

Parking spaces (with parking fee) are available below the castle at the organic farm. There is an official parking lot for disabled people.

Direct access to the castle is possible for persons with reduced mobility. However, we kindly ask you to park your vehicle in the general car park afterwards.

The walk from the car park to the castle takes about 5 minutes.

Parking spaces are available for coaches and other larger vehicles.