Stone Age Workshop

The Stone Age Workshop in Boniswil on Lake Hallwil (Switzerland) lets visitors experience life in the Neolithic period. It shows a reconstructed stilt house (pile dwelling) by the lake and offers guided tours where you can make fire, grind stone axes, produce bone points and mill grain on stone mills. The facility is especially suitable for school classes from the 3rd primary grade and is part of the "Culture makes school" programme of the Canton of Aargau. It also offers changing activities and excursions on the Stone Age.

Families and Kids

The Stone Age Workshop is especially suitable for children of school age from the 3rd primary grade. School classes can grind bone points and stone axes, mill grain on stone mills and try out Stone Age fire-making. There is no childcare service.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations
    • Entrance fee: 10 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open every first Sunday of the month from 13:30 to 16:00, except January and February; otherwise possible at any time by telephone request.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
13:30-16:00 (every first Sunday of the month, except January / February)

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Pupils (6 - 16 years)

Contact

Webpage
steinzeit-live.ch
Email
info@steinzeit-live.ch
Address
Leutwilerstrasse 6, CH-5706 Boniswil

Access

Nearby stops

  • Boniswil150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
40m
Olten
41m
Luzern
1h 0m
Basel SBB
1h 9m
Zug
1h 12m

FAQ

  • Is the Stone Age Workshop suitable for children?
    Yes, the Stone Age Workshop is especially suitable for children of school age from the 3rd primary grade. There is no childcare service.
  • How do I reach the Stone Age Workshop?
    The Stone Age Workshop is located 100 m from Boniswil station and is easily reached by train (Seetal line Lenzburg-Lucerne). Free parking spaces are available.
  • What can school classes experience at the Stone Age Workshop?
    School classes from the 3rd primary grade can grind bone points and stone axes, mill grain on Neolithic stone mills, drill stone artefacts and learn about Stone Age fire-making with flint, marcasite and tinder. The guided tour lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours.
  • How many people can take part in a guided tour?
    The maximum number of people per guided tour is limited to 22 for space reasons.
  • Are there discounts for schools from Aargau?
    Yes, the Stone Age Workshop is part of the "Culture makes school" programme of the Canton of Aargau. Schools from Aargau benefit from particularly favourable guided tour and travel costs.

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