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Hallwyl Castle

Hallwyl Castle is a moated castle in Seengen in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland, and one of the most beautiful castles in the country. The museum presents over 800 years of history of the von Hallwyl noble family, including the lives of the lords and their subjects, the mill, and the granary with Seetal crafts and customs. Visitors can explore the permanent exhibition, the Kornhaus granary, and the mill island, and enjoy the castle courtyard with its bistro.

Families and Kids

Hallwyl Castle offers many experiences for families and children, including discovery tours with puzzles, secret corners to explore, a children's audio guide, and a special children's tour. Children's birthdays can also be celebrated at the castle.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Pushchair accessible: True
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Castle
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations, Workshops, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open from 1 April to 1 November 2026, Tuesday to Sunday and 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
Apprentices and students (up to 26 years)
8 CHF
Children (ages 6–16)
35 CHF
Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children)
25 CHF
Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children)

Contact

Webpage
schlosshallwyl.ch
Address
Schloss Hallwyl – Museum Aargau, 5707 Seengen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Seengen, Schloss Hallwyl300 meters walking distance
  • Seengen, Poststrasse1100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
52m
Olten
53m
Basel SBB
1h 17m
Zug
1h 18m
Luzern
1h 20m

FAQ

  • Can I visit only the castle courtyard and bistro without the museum?
    Yes. The courtyard with the bistro can be visited with a reduced courtyard admission (Hofeintritt), while the museum admission grants access to the entire castle complex.
  • Are the exhibitions and texts available in languages other than German?
    The texts in the exhibitions are in German and are not translated into French or English. However, an audio guide is available for the museum tour.
  • Is the castle suitable for wheelchair users?
    The castle is only partially barrier-free due to its historic structure and is not suitable for visiting with a wheelchair or walker. Only the courtyard with the bistro, the shipbuilding wing, and the garden with the mill wheel are wheelchair accessible.
  • Can I bring my dog to the castle?
    Dogs are generally allowed on a leash in the castle courtyard, but not in the interior rooms. During certain events, dogs are not permitted for operational reasons.
  • Is it possible to celebrate a children's birthday at the castle?
    Yes, a children's birthday can be celebrated at Hallwyl Castle. Various offers are available for an unforgettable birthday celebration.