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Reuenthal Fortress Museum

The Reuenthal Fortress Museum is located in Full-Reuenthal in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland, on a hill above the Rhine between Koblenz and Leibstadt. The former artillery work from 1937 to 1939 shows in various rooms an exhibition on the armament and equipment of the Swiss Army as well as foreign armed forces from the First and Second World War periods. The museum also presents changing special exhibitions and offers a restaurant and a fortress shop. Visitors can tour the restored fortress with its original armament and equipment.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Open from April to October, only on Saturdays from 13:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
13:00-17:00 (April to October)
Sunday
Closed

Admission fees

15 CHF
Adult admission
6 CHF
Children (6 – 16 years) / Military in uniform
25 CHF
Combination ticket fortress and military museum

Contact

Webpage
festungsmuseum.ch
Email
info@festungsmuseum.ch
Address
General Guisan-Strasse 1, 5324 Full

Access

Nearby stops

  • Reuenthal AG, Dorfplatz200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
49m
Olten
1h 2m
Zug
1h 24m
Basel SBB
1h 36m
Luzern
1h 46m

FAQ

  • Can the fortress museum be visited by groups outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, group visits can be arranged outside the regular opening hours. For information and bookings, contact gruppenbesuche@festungsmuseum.ch or call +41 62 772 36 06.
  • Is there a restaurant or shop at the fortress museum?
    Yes, the underground Restaurant 'Barbara' offers drinks and, for groups on prior reservation, menus. The fortress shop, located in the former guard building in front of the entrance, sells books, historical regulations, militaria and military biscuits and chocolates.
  • How can I reach the fortress museum by public transport?
    The fortress museum is reachable on foot from Koblenz railway station via the railway bridge – Ziegelhütte – Giselirein – Reuenthal (approx. 40 minutes).
  • Are there parking facilities near the fortress museum?
    Yes, parking spaces are available near the Reuenthal Fortress Museum. Follow the signage from the main road Leibstadt – Koblenz.