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

 
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 Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 10 CHF 7 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 7 - Children (6–16 years) CHF 4 - Family ticket (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 20 - Schools - CHF 4 Combined ticket with Vindonissa Legionary Trail Visit the Vindonissa Museum in Brugg and the Vindonissa Legionary Trail in Windisch at a special price. The Vindonissa combined ticket includes one admission to each of the two sites of Vindonissa. The ticket is valid one year. Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 18 CHF 16 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 15 CHF 14 Children (6–16 years) CHF 10 CHF 9 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 39 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 27 - Schools CHF 9 Combined ticket with Vindonissa Legionary Trail and Königsfelden Abbey Visit the Vindonissa Museum in Brugg, the Vindonissa Legionary Trail in Windisch and the Königsfelden Abbey in Windisch at a special price. The combined ticket "Vindonissa - Kloster Königsfelden" includes one admission to each of the three sites of Museum Aargau. The ticket is valid one year. Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 24 CHF 17 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 17 CHF 14 Children (6–16 years) CHF 13 CHF 10 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 58 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 40 - Combined ticket with Aquarena fun (for families) Discover Vindonissa (Vindonissa Legionary Trail and Vindonissa Museum) and relax before or after at Aquarena fun in Schinznach-Bad. The combined family admission is only available online. Information and booking (in German) Discounts Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus, Museums-PASS-Musées, VMS, ICOM, Gesellschaft Pro Vindonissa 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) 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 Gift vouchers are available at the ticket office and online (in German). Tickets are available at the ticket office and online (in German). 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. Notes on visiting the museum Dogs in the museum Dogs are not permitted anywhere in the museum area. Prams in the museum Prams may be taken into the museum. However, a large part of the exhibition is only accessible via stairs. Prams can be deposited at the reception. Lockers Small bags up to size A4 are permitted in the exhibition rooms. Larger bags and rucksacks must be deposited in the cloakroom. Lockers are available free of charge (deposit CHF 1). Lost and found Have you lost or forgotten something? Please contact the reception in the museum or the Museum Aargau advice & sales team by telephone. Getting here Accessibility

 
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 + max. 5 children) CHF 25 - Schools - CHF 6 Combined ticket with Vindonissa Museum Visit the Vindonissa Legionary Trail in Windisch and the Vindonissa Museum in Brugg at a special price. The combined ticket “Vindonissa" includes one admission to each of the two sites of Vindonissa. The ticket is valid one year. Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 18 CHF 16 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 15 CHF 14 Children (6–16 years) CHF 10 CHF 9 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 39 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 27 - Schools CHF 9 Combined ticket with Vindonissa Museum and Königsfelden Abbey Visit the Vindonissa Legionary Trail in Windisch, the Vindonissa Museum in Brugg and the Königsfelden Abbey in Windisch at a special price. The combined ticket "Vindonissa - Kloster Königsfelden" includes one admission to each of the three sites of Museum Aargau. The ticket is valid one year. Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 24 CHF 17 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 17 CHF 14 Children (6–16 years) CHF 13 CHF 10 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 58 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 40 - Combined ticket with Aquarena fun (for families) Discover Vindonissa (Vindonissa Legionary Trail and Vindonissa Museum) and relax before or after at Aquarena fun in Schinznach-Bad. The combined family admission is only available online. Information and booking (in German) Discounts Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus, Museums-PASS-Musées, VMS, ICOM, Sternschnuppe-Karte, Freunde Vindonissapark 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) Discounted travel for schools: school day ticket for CHF 15 (bookable via SBB ) 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 Gift vouchers are available at the ticket office and online (in German). Tickets are available at the ticket office and online (in German). 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 at Vindonissa Legionary Trail. All prices in CHF, prices subject to change. Notes on visiting the Legionary Trail Dogs on the Legionary Trail Dogs are permitted on the Legionary Trail but must be kept on a leash. Prams on the site The whole area can be accessed with a pram. Some Roman sites can only be reached via steps. Lockers Free lockers are available at reception. Lost and found office Have you lost or forgotten something? Please contact the reception on site or the Museum Aargau advice & sales team by telephone.

 
Wettingen Abbey

Opening hours and entrance fees

Opening hours Opening hours of the museum (with admission fee) 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 – Saturday 10 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) Important notice: Abbey church closed The abbey church is currently closed for restoration. Opening hours of the abbey park and gardens (free admission) Open daily April to September 8 am – 9.45 pm October to March 8 am – 8 pm Abbey park and gardens Entrance fees Abbey areas with admission fee The museum ticket entitles you to visit the abbey complex (including the monks' church, cloister, parlatorium, auditorium and puzzle tour of the abbey). Category p.P. from 10 P. Adults CHF 14 CHF 10 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 10 CHF 8 Children (ages 6–16) CHF 8 CHF 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 Abbey areas without admission fee The following abbey areas can be visited free of charge: Abbey church Abbey park and garden Abbot's house Discounts Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus, 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 : Category p.P. from 10 P. Adults CHF 7 CHF 5 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 5 CHF 4 Children (ages 4–16) CHF 4 CHF 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 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.

 
Hallwyl Castle

Opening hours and entrance fees

Opening hours: castle and bistro 1 April to 1 November 2026 Monday closed Tuesday – Sunday, public holidays* 10 am – 5 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 Whole castle complex (with museum) Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 14 CHF 10 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 10 CHF 8 Children (6–16 years) CHF 8 CHF 4 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 35 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 25 - Schools (2 teachers free of charge) - CHF 4 Castle courtyard and bistro (excluding museum) Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 3 CHF 2.50 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 2.50 CHF 2 Children (6–16 years) free free Season ticket CHF 10 Discounts Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus, Museums-PASS-Musées, VMS, ICOM, Verein "Falken und Fisch" 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) Discounted journey for groups: 30 % off travel by public transport for groups of 10 or more (bookable via the SBB ) 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. Combined ticket: Castle Pass The Castle Pass (Schlösserpass) offers discounted admission to the castles of Hallwyl, Lenzburg and Wildegg. The combined ticket is available at the ticket offices of the participating castles and online (in German). Validity: 2 years. We recommend visiting Habsburg Castle too (free admission). Combined ticket: Boat trip and castle experience The combined ticket “Boat trip and castle experience” includes a boat trip on Lake Hallwil and admission to the castle. Price: adults CHF 32, children and half-fare travelcard holders CHF 22. This combined ticket is available at the ticket office of Hallwyl Castle and on the vessels of the Lake Hallwil boat company. Please note: in April and October the boats only operate when the weather is fine. Information on the weather situation can be obtained from the boat company (in German). Gift Vouchers 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. Notes on visiting the castle Dogs on the castle grounds Dogs may generally be taken into the castle courtyard on a leash but are not permitted inside the buildings. The management reserves the right not to admit dogs to the courtyard during special events , with the exception of assistance dogs for people with disabilities . Prams in the castle Prams are welcome in the courtyard, but not in the exhibition rooms. Lockers Small bags up to size A4 are permitted in the exhibition rooms. Larger bags and rucksacks must be deposited in the cloakroom of the castle bistro. Lockers are also available. Lost and found Have you lost or forgotten something in the castle? Please contact the museum shop or Museum Aargau customer service .

 
Wildegg Castle

Opening hours and entrance fees

RESTRICTIONS DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER Due to storm damage caused by hail, the castle is only partially accessible until further notice. Some rooms will remain closed for the time being. However, the garden is open to visitors as usual. Opening hours: castle, garden and bistro 1 April to 1 November 2026 Monday closed Tuesday – Sunday, public holidays* 10 am – 5 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 Whole castle complex Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 14 CHF 10 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 10 CHF 8 Children (6–16 years) CHF 8 CHF 4 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 35 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 25 - Schools (2 teachers free of charge) - CHF 4 Garden and castle courtyard (excluding museum) Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 7.50 CHF 6.50 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 7 CHF 6 Children (6–16 years) CHF 2.50 CHF 2 Season ticket CHF 30 Discounts Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus, Museums-PASS-Musées, VMS, ICOM, Freunde Schloss Wildegg 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) 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. Combined tickets Castle Pass: The Castle Pass (Schlösserpass) offers discounted admission to the castles of Wildegg, Lenzburg and Hallwyl. The combined ticket is available at the ticket offices of the participating castles and online (in German). Validity: 2 years. We recommend visiting Habsburg Castle too (free admission). Swimming fun and Wildegg Castle (combined admission for families): Discover Wildegg Castle and relax before or after at Aquarena fun in Schinznach-Bad. The combined family admission is only available online (in German). Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers are available at the ticket office and online (in German). Tickets are available at the ticket office and online . Admission to the bistro is free. 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. Notes on visiting the castle Dogs on the castle grounds Dogs are not permitted in the castle grounds. Kennels are available in front of the castle entrance. Prams in the castle On normal museum days, prams can be taken into the castle courtyard. For larger events, they must be left in front of the castle. Lockers Small bags up to size A4 are permitted in the exhibition rooms. Larger bags and rucksacks must be deposited in the cloakroom. Lockers are available free of charge. Lost and found Have you lost or forgotten something in the castle? Please contact the museum shop or Museum Aargau customer service .

 
Habsburg Castle

Opening hours and entrance fees

Opening hours castle Winter season (November to March) In the winter season, the castle is open during the operating hours of the castle restaurant: Castle Restaurant (in German) Summer season 1 April to 1 November 2026 Monday closed Tuesday – Sunday, public holidays* 10 am – 5 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). Opening hours restaurant Castle Restaurant (in German) Admission fees Admission to the Habsburg Castle museum is free. Notes on visiting the castle Dogs on the castle grounds Dogs are not allowed inside the castle. Exception: assistance dogs for people with disabilities . Lost and found Have you lost or forgotten something in the castle? Please contact the visitor centre or Museum Aargau customer service .

 
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: Tuesday to Friday 9 am - 12 pm / 1 pm - 4:30 pm November to March only in the morning

 
IndustriekulTour Aabach

IndustriekulTour Aabach – Histoire industrielle virtuelle

Experience the industrial culture on the Aabach with your smartphone: the IndustriekulTOUR Aabach is the first virtual museum space in the canton of Aargau. The digital offering is available in German. Start an exciting tour along the Aabach in Lenzburg, Wildegg and Niederlenz with your smartphone and experience the industrial history of the canton of Aargau at the original locations. Download the app now App Store (iPhone, iPad und iPod Google Play Store (Android) A cooperative project IndustriekulTOUR Aabach is a cooperation between Museum Aargau, the Museum Burghalde and the Verein Industriekultur Aabach (both websites in German). Enquiries and contact +41 (0)848 871 200 museumaargau@ag.ch Telephone availability Tuesday to Friday 9 am – 12 midday

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Mystische Flugaufnahme von Schloss Wildegg

Wildegg Castle

Baroque castle and garden experience

Mystische Flugaufnahme von Schloss Wildegg

Experience a taste of the aristocratic lifestyle at Wildegg Castle: magnificent gardens and a museum with talking castle residents take you back to the Baroque era.

RESTRICTIONS DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER

Due to storm damage caused by hail, the castle is only partially accessible until further notice. Some rooms will remain closed for the time being. However, the garden is open to visitors as usual.

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

 
Besucherinnen und Besuche betrachten ein sprechendes Video-Porträt in der Ausstellung von Schloss Wildegg.

Museum and
exhibitions

The only talking castle in Switzerland  

 
Ein Falkner in historischer Kleidung. Er lässt auf Schloss Wildegg einen Greifvogel fliegen

Events and
public guided tours

Calendar of events (in German)  

 
Luftaufnahme Schloss Wildegg mit Rebberg und Umland im Morgenlicht

Opening hours
and entrance fees

Open from April to October  

 
Luftaufnahme vom Schloss Wildegg

Getting
here

Directions  

SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, GROUPS

 
Ein Knecht und eine Magd mit Schulklasse im Wohnmuseum von Schloss Wildegg

For
schools

Guided tours and workshops  

 
Mädchen und Junge reiten auf einem Holzpferd im Pferdestall auf Schloss Wildegg

For
families

Children's area and stables  

 
Workshop im Garten: Eine Gruppe Frauen setzt am Tisch und kocht Salbe; im Hintergrund der Garten von Schloss Wildegg

For
groups

Guided tours and workshops  

GARDEN

 

Discover magnificent gardens

Baroque kitchen garden and rose garden

HISTORY AND COLLECTION

 
Schloss Wildegg mit dem Nutzgarten fotografiert von unten

History

Wildegg Castle and the von Effinger  

 
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 Schloss Wildegg mit Rebberg und Umland im Morgenlicht
Besucherinnen und Besuche betrachten ein sprechendes Video-Porträt in der Ausstellung von Schloss Wildegg.
Weissrote Tulpen im Schlossgarten Wildegg
Mehrere Schüler betrachten ein Kettenhemd in der Ausstellung von Schloss Wildegg
Raum mit Tisch, Stühlen und Vitrine mit Porzellan im Wohnmuseum von Schloss Wildegg.
Besucherinnen und Besucher in der Ahnengalerie, einem dunklen Raum mit Video-Porträtbildern auf Schloss Wildegg.
Greifvogel-Show auf Schloss Wildegg