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Hof zu Wil

The Hof zu Wil in Wil, Switzerland, is a nationally significant historic monument with over 800 years of history, once the power center of the Prince Abbey of St. Gallen and later a brewery. Today it houses the interactive exhibition 'Hofwelten', which brings the history of the abbots to life with a media guide, ethical dilemmas and original objects. The building also hosts a restaurant, coworking spaces and a guesthouse, and serves as a cultural and social center for the city.

Families and Kids

The Hofwelten exhibition is aimed at all age groups and invites children to participate, with an interactive negotiation table, designing their own coat of arms and a medieval wooden ship with an audio story and a game developed especially for children. Strollers can be parked in the cloakroom boxes in the tower basement.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Pushchair accessible: True
  • Topic: Castle
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

The Hofwelten exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-18:00
Sunday
10:00-18:00

Contact

Webpage
hofzuwil.ch
Email
hofleitung@hofzuwil.ch
Address
Marktgasse 88, 9500 Wil

Access

Nearby stops

  • Wil SG, Hof zu Wil100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
33m
Zürich HB
56m
Zug
1h 33m
Olten
1h 35m
Luzern
1h 55m

FAQ

  • How long does a visit to the Hofwelten exhibition take?
    Depending on how many stations you visit and at what pace, a visit to the Hofwelten lasts between 1 and 3 hours.
  • In which languages is the Hofwelten exhibition available?
    The Hofwelten exhibition works in three languages: German, French and English.
  • Is the Hof zu Wil accessible for wheelchair users?
    The Hofwelten are made as wheelchair-accessible as possible, with occasional small thresholds between rooms. A lift in the tower provides access to the 3rd floor and the attic. There is also a disabled toilet in the tower basement.
  • Can I visit the Hof zu Wil during the ongoing construction work?
    Until the completion of the construction work, the Hof zu Wil is only partially accessible to the public. The restaurant, library and infocenter can be visited during opening hours. With the full opening in July 2026, offers such as guided tours will be available again.