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Sprachpanorama Laufenburg

The Sprachpanorama in Laufenburg (Switzerland) is Switzerland's first language museum, dedicated to language and communication across 250 square metres over three floors. The permanent exhibition covers topics such as Swiss dialects, the history of the German language, reading and writing, and the languages and language families of the world. A dedicated exhibition section is devoted to multilingualism and its role in society and identity. The museum also offers guided tours, workshops and changing special exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum offers guided tours and workshops for school classes of all levels and for groups of all ages. Special offers for primary school children from 3rd grade cover topics such as the history of writing and the alphabet. The multilingualism exhibition includes nine stations for listening, exploring and reflecting.

Information

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

Opening hours

Open every Saturday from 14:00 to 17:00 (closed during the Christmas holidays).
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
14:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
6 CHF
Children from 6 years, young people/students with ID, AHV/IV with ID, Friends of the Sprachpanorama
8 CHF
Families: CHF 8 per parent and CHF 3 per child/young person

Contact

Webpage
sprachpanorama.ch
Email
info@sprachpanorama.ch
Address
Untere Wasengasse 102, 5080 Laufenburg

Access

Nearby stops

  • Laufenburg300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
37m
Zürich HB
1h 4m
Olten
1h 5m
Bern
1h 36m
Zug
1h 39m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the museum outside the regular Saturday opening hours?
    Yes. Groups can visit the exhibition by appointment outside the regular opening hours, and guided tours and workshops are available daily by arrangement, including during school holidays.
  • Are there guided tours and workshops for school classes?
    Yes. The museum offers guided tours and workshops for school classes of all levels, including special offers for primary (from 3rd grade), secondary I & II and university student groups. Aargau school classes can receive financial support through the 'Kultur macht Schule' impulse credit.
  • Is there a café at the museum?
    Yes. The small museum café offers coffee, tea and small snacks and is open on Saturdays during museum opening hours. Aperitifs or coffee and cake can also be booked in the medieval vaulted cellar after a guided tour.
  • Can I pay by TWINT at the museum?
    Yes. Payment by TWINT is possible, including for event tickets and reservations via the provided pay link.
  • Is the museum open during the Christmas holidays?
    No. The museum is closed during the Christmas holidays, but is otherwise open every Saturday from 14:00 to 17:00.

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