Moser Family Museum Charlottenfels

The Moser Family Museum Charlottenfels in Neuhausen am Rheinfall (Switzerland) is a small house museum on the upper floor of Charlottenfels Castle, the former family seat of the Mosers. It focuses on the life and work of the watchmaker and industrial pioneer Heinrich Moser (1805–1874) and his son Henri (1844–1923), the Central Asia traveller, collector and diplomat. Historically enriched scenes lead into the family life and the places where father and son worked in Russia, Central Asia and their Swiss homeland. The museum can only be visited as part of a guided tour and also presents changing special exhibitions.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 12 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$

Opening hours

The museum can only be visited as part of a guided tour; public guided tours take place on individual dates. From March to July 2026 the museum is closed for renovation work and reopens from August 2026.

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
charlottenfels-museum.ch
Email
info@charlottenfels-museum.ch
Address
Schloss Charlottenfels, Charlottenweg 2, 8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall

Access

Nearby stops

  • Neuhausen, Scheidegg400 meters walking distance
  • Neuhausen, Hohfluh450 meters walking distance
  • Neuhausen1050 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
44m
St. Gallen
1h 5m
Zug
1h 18m
Olten
1h 25m
Luzern
1h 40m

FAQ

  • Do I need to register in advance to visit the museum?
    Yes, the museum can only be visited as part of a guided tour. Registration for public guided tours is required by phone (052 674 10 98) or email (info@charlottenfels-museum.ch); private tours can also be requested.
  • Is the museum closed due to renovation work?
    From March to July 2026 the museum is closed due to extensive renovation work on the museum floor. It reopens from August 2026; the first public guided tour after the renovation takes place on 6 August 2026.
  • How long does a guided tour of the museum last?
    A public guided tour lasts about one hour.
  • Where is the museum located within the castle?
    The museum is located in a rented apartment on the upper floor of Charlottenfels Castle and operates independently of the other users of the castle and estate.

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