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Wildegg Castle

Wildegg Castle is a Baroque castle and garden estate in Wildegg in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland, part of Museum Aargau. The castle is known as Switzerland's only 'talking castle', where video portraits of former residents tell stories of the von Effinger family. The living museum offers over 30 furnished rooms giving insight into aristocratic life around 1800, alongside historic Baroque kitchen and rose gardens. The castle estate covers around 93 hectares with gardens, an organic farm, vineyards and forest.

Families and Kids

Wildegg Castle offers many attractions for children and families, including a Foxtrail treasure hunt, dressing up as knights and ladies in the old castle barn, and a children's castle and horse stable. A playground with barbecue fire pits is located about 250 metres from the castle and is free of charge.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: No
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Pushchair accessible: False
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Castle
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations, Play area, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open from 1 April to 1 November 2026, Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00 (1 April to 1 November 2026)
Wednesday
10:00-17:00 (1 April to 1 November 2026)
Thursday
10:00-17:00 (1 April to 1 November 2026)
Friday
10:00-17:00 (1 April to 1 November 2026)
Saturday
10:00-17:00 (1 April to 1 November 2026)
Sunday
10:00-17:00 (1 April to 1 November 2026)

Admission fees

14 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
Student admission
8 CHF
Child admission
35 CHF
Family admission
25 CHF
Family admission

Contact

Webpage
museumaargau.ch
Address
Effingerweg 5, 5103 Wildegg

Access

Nearby stops

  • Möriken AG, Schloss Wildegg550 meters walking distance
  • Wildegg, Zentrum800 meters walking distance
  • Wildegg1250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
16m
Zürich HB
33m
Bern
48m
Basel SBB
52m
Luzern
58m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the rose garden and pheasantry free of charge?
    Yes. The rose garden and the pheasantry (formerly the bird aviary) lie outside the castle building and can be visited free of charge, even outside the castle's opening hours.
  • Are dogs allowed on the castle grounds?
    No. Dogs are not permitted on the castle grounds, including the garden area. Kennels and tethering options are available in front of the castle entrance.
  • Is the castle building accessible with a pushchair?
    No. The castle building is not passable with a pushchair due to the historic building fabric and stairs. The courtyard, bistro terrace, rose garden and kitchen/pleasure garden are pushchair-friendly (the latter with prior registration).
  • Can I take photos inside the castle?
    Photo and video recordings on the castle grounds are generally permitted, but in the museum only without flash. Organised photo and video shoots are not allowed in the interior rooms, including the museum.
  • Is there a place to store larger bags and backpacks?
    Yes. Handbags up to A4 size are allowed in the exhibition rooms. Larger handbags and backpacks must be deposited in the cloakroom, where lockers are available.
  • Can I get married at Wildegg Castle?
    Yes. Civil weddings are performed here by the Regional Civil Registry Office of Lenzburg, and the castle also offers rooms for the wedding celebration. Rooms can be rented for weddings, banquets, aperitifs, business events and cultural events for up to 200 people between April and October.