Museum Aargau Wildegg Castle

Museum Aargau

Vindonissa

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/vindonissa

MUSEUM SITES IN VINDONISSA Vindonissa Legionary Trail The Roman adventure park offers play/theme tours, events, roman overnight stays, guided tours and much more. Vindonissa Museum The Vindonissa Museum in Brugg presents the most important finds from Vindonissa, the only Roman legionary camp in Switzerland.

Wettingen Abbey

Hire rooms

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/wettingen-abbey/room-rentals-and-catering

Venues (in German)

Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Baths (Balneum)

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/legionary-trail/roman-sites/baths-balneum

The bathhouse is part of a larger-scale complex outside the legionary camp. It was a public facility which could be used by residents and travellers on payment of a fee. The bathhouse is divided into cold, warm and hot bathing rooms. The Romans used an ingenious system to heat the floors and walls which was called the hypocaust. Remains of the system are clearly visible as are the baths themselves, which were filled with warm water and emptied via stone drains. The well-preserved colour wall paintings are a particularly attractive feature, dating back around 2,000 years. Today the bathhouse can be explored in hands-on fashion by visitors to the Legionary Trail and has been enhanced with lighting, fragrances and an exclusive "thermal finger bath". A visit to the baths was part of the Romans' everyday routine. They would meet, chat and relax as well as taking care of their personal hygiene. There were also sporting activities and massages with aromatic oils. In order to guarantee smooth operation of the baths to ensure basic hygiene, a functioning system of fresh water supply and effluent drainage was required, as well as sufficient fuel to heat the rooms and the baths themselves. Bathing guests were looking for a pleasurable experience, so Roman baths were often decorated with elaborate paintings, sculptures and monumental basins. The large bathhouse inside the legionary camp (thermae legionis) was much more lavishly equipped than the small bathhouse outside (balneum). Nothing remains of the larger facility today, but parts of its luxurious fittings can be viewed at the Vindonissa Museum. The baths can be visited with museum admission.

Lenzburg Castle

Opening hours and entrance fees

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/lenzburg-castle/opening-hours-and-entrance-fees

NOTE: MEDIEVAL MARKET This weekend (Friday through Sunday, September 11–13, 2026), the big Medieval Market will take place at Lenzburg Castle. More information (in German) 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) *Closed: Lenzburg Youth Festival (every 2nd Friday in July) 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 (4–16 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 Kindergarten classes: Free admission (teachers pay regular admission) Castle courtyard, garden and bistro (excluding museum) Category p.P. from 10 p. Adults CHF 5 CHF 3.50 Vocational trainees and students (up to age 26) CHF 4.50 CHF 3 Children (4–16 years) CHF 2.50 CHF 1.50 Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) CHF 35 - Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) CHF 25 - Discounts Free admission: Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus, Museums-PASS-Musées, VMS, ICOM, Freunde der Lenzburg 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). Combined ticket: Castle Pass The Castle Pass (Schlösserpass) offers discounted admission to the castles of Lenzburg, Hallwyl 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). 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 and Twint 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 allowed on the castle grounds. They may be tethered in front of the castle. Prams in the castle Prams can be taken into the castle courtyard on regular museum days. For larger events, they must be left below the castle. Lockers Small bags (up to size A4) are allowed in the museum. A cloakroom with free lockers is located at reception. Lockable luggage boxes are available for groups. Lost and found Have you lost or forgotten something in the castle? Please contact the museum shop or Museum Aargau customer service .

Vindonissa Legionary Trail

Getting here by car, train and bus

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/legionary-trail/getting-here

Directions to Vindonissa Legionary Trail Address Legionärspfad Vindonissa – Museum Aargau Königsfelderstrasse 265 5210 Windisch Tel. 0848 871 200 Contact Arrival by public transport and car Arriving by train and bus The Vindonissa Legionary Trail is well served by public transport. For events especially, we recommend travelling by train and bus. From Brugg railway station, take bus lines 364 and 366 (towards Birr railway station, "Windisch, Gemeindehaus" stop) or lines 361, 362, 363 (towards Mellingen Heitersberg, "Windisch Zentrum" stop) to the Legionary Trail (Königsfelden Abbey barn / Legionary Trail visitor centre). The journey time is 2–3 minutes. You can also reach the visitor centre on foot from Brugg station. The route from the station is signposted. The walk takes about 15 minutes. To the SBB timetable Arriving by car The Vindonissa Legionary Trail can be reached via the A3 motorway (Brugg exit). From here the expressway leads to Windisch (approx. 10 minutes). Calculate route with Google Maps Parking Paid parking spaces are available at the Campus car park near Bahnhofstrasse. From there it is about 10 minutes to the Vindonissa Legionary Trail. There are no official parking spaces for people with reduced mobility on the Legionary Trail site. People with reduced mobility can park on the premises of Königsfelden Psychiatric Services. From there it is a 4-minute walk to the Legionary Trail visitor centre (Königsfelden Abbey barn). The path is level. Coach parking Two coach parking spaces are available on the premises of Königsfelden Psychiatric Services (at the Villa Rägebogen day-care centre). They are located directly adjacent to the Legionary Trail (visitor centre / Abbey barn). Groups are recommended to inform the Museum Aargau advice & sales team when arriving by coach so that parking can be guaranteed. Opening hours & entrance fees Bistro Accessibility

Hallwyl Castle

Getting here by train, bus and car

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/hallwyl-castle/getting-here

Directions to Hallwyl Castle Address Schloss Hallwyl – Museum Aargau 5707 Seengen Tel. 0848 871 200 Contact Arrival by public transport and car Arriving by train and bus From Lenzburg railway station, the "Seengen, Schloss Hallwyl" bus stop can be reached by Lenzburg regional bus (RBL) without changing. From Aarau, the "Seengen, Schloss Hallwyl" bus stop can be reached on the Wynental-Suhrental Railway (WSB), changing in Teufenthal and continuing by Lenzburg Regional Bus (RBL). The Seengen landing stage is only 10 minutes' walk from Hallwyl Castle. Hallwyl Castle can also be easily reached from Boniswil railway station (SBB line Lucerne-Lenzburg) in about 15 minutes and from the "Seengen, Poststrasse" bus stop in 10 minutes on foot. To the SBB timetable Arriving by car Hallwyl Castle is only about 15 minutes' drive from the A1 motorway, Lenzburg exit. Calculate route with Google Maps Parking In the immediate vicinity of the castle there are 180 paid parking spaces available. The walk from the car park to the castle takes about 2 minutes. There are also parking spaces for people with reduced mobility in front of the castle. Coach parking There are no official coach parking spaces available, but coaches can be parked across the marked parking spaces. As a rule, it is also possible to park beyond the barrier in the avenue leading to the castle.

Vindonissa Museum

Roman adventures for families

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/vindonissa-museum/families

The Vindonissa Museum offers great attractions for children: discover Roman history, turn archaeologist and solve tricky puzzles! The Vindonissa Museum in Brugg is an exciting destination for families and children – during the week, at weekends, in the holidays or on a rainy day. Opening hours Open all year Tuesday to Friday: 1 - 5 pm Sunday and public holidays: 1 - 5 pm Monday and Saturday: closed

Habsburg Castle

Guided tours for groups

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/habsburg-castle/groups

Habsburg Castle offers guided tours and special offers for groups. These can also be booked in English on request. Experience Habsburg Castle in a group. Museum Aargau offers numerous guided tours and workshops, which are also available in English on request. The focus of the history lessons is on the Middle Ages and the early modern period. 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 Impressions

Hallwyl Castle

Guided tours for groups

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/hallwyl-castle/groups

Hallwyl Castle offers guided tours and workshops for groups. These can also be booked in English on request. Experience Hallwyl Castle in a group. Museum Aargau offers numerous guided tours and workshops, which are also available in English on request. The focus of the history lessons is on the Middle Ages and the early modern period. 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 Impressions

Königsfelden Abbey

Guided tours for groups

https://www.museumaargau.ch/en/koenigsfelden-abbey/groups

Königsfelden Abbey offers guided tours and workshops for groups. These can also be booked in English on request. Experience Königsfelden Abbey as a group. Museum Aargau offers guided tours, which are also available in English on request. The focus of the history lessons is on monastic life in the Middle Ages. 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

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Mystische Flugaufnahme von Schloss Wildegg

Wildegg Castle

Baroque castle and garden experience

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

Terrasse Bistro Schloss Wildegg mit Besucherinnen und Besuchern

Food and
drink

Bistro

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