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Dracolorium

The Dracolorium in Bad Zurzach, Switzerland, is an interactive fantasy exhibition featuring handcrafted dragons and fantastic creatures, including the over three-metre-tall Kingbeast. Visitors can explore several themed areas such as the Dragon Forest, the dragon exhibition and the fantastic creatures section, with buttons to press throughout. A café with a large library on fantasy, photography and art, a small shop and a media library with concept art and videos complete the offer. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers courses and a quest for visitors.

Families and Kids

The Dracolorium is very suitable for children, with buttons to press throughout the exhibition, colouring sheets and pencils, and a quest that lets children answer ten questions to win a coin. Various courses are offered for children from age 7, such as painting a small dragon figure or modelling dragon heads.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Exceptional
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 13:00 to 18:00, with exceptions during summer holidays and certain events.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
13:00-18:00
Sunday
13:00-18:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
Children aged 7 to 16
0 CHF
Children up to 6 years
20 CHF
Small family (one adult and up to 3 children)
30 CHF
Family (two adults and up to 3 children)
10 CHF
Groups of 10 to 40 people, per adult person

Contact

Webpage
dracolorium.ch
Email
info@dracolorium.ch
Address
Ocostrasse 18, 5330 Bad Zurzach

Access

Nearby stops

  • Bad Zurzach, Salzstrasse400 meters walking distance
  • Bad Zurzach650 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
48m
Olten
1h 1m
Zug
1h 23m
Basel SBB
1h 35m
St. Gallen
1h 35m

FAQ

  • Can I take part in the quest during my visit?
    Yes, all visitors can take part in the quest. Answer ten questions about the exhibition to obtain a solution word that opens the treasure chest and lets you choose a coin.
  • Are there courses to create your own dragon or creature?
    Yes, the Dracolorium offers various courses such as painting a small dragon figure, modelling dragon heads with polymer clay, dragon sculpting, a master course for fantastic creatures and dragon drawing, suitable for different age groups.
  • Is the exhibition accessible for people with limited mobility?
    The entire exhibition is on one level without stairs, but you must reach the first floor. For visitors who cannot use the stairs, a lift can be unlocked; please contact the museum in advance. There are no wheelchair-accessible toilets.
  • Can I visit the Dracolorium with a group or school class?
    Yes, group visits and courses can also take place outside regular opening hours. Guided tours of the exhibition lasting 30 to 60 minutes are offered, and the café can be converted into a seminar room for up to 40 people.
  • Is there a café and shop at the Dracolorium?
    Yes, there is a café where you can relax after the exhibition, with drinks, biscuits, a large library and colouring sheets, as well as a small shop with fantastic items.