Königsfelden Abbey

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 whenever you decide to visit: during the week, at the weekend, in the holidays or on a rainy day. Barbecue facilities for a picnic are available next to the Abbey. Our recommendation: Add on a visit to the Vindonissa Legionary Trail next to the convent church of Königsfelden. Opening hours 1 April to 1 November 2026 Tue – Sun, holidays: 10 am – 5 pm Mon: closed

 
Königsfelden Abbey

Abbey, stained glass windows & 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

 
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

 
Egliswil Collection Centre

The Collection

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

 
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

 
Wildegg Castle

Hire rooms for weddings and events

Impressions

 
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

 
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 +

 
Wildegg Castle

Opening hours and entrance fees

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

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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.

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