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Wildegg Castle

Wildegg Castle in Wildegg, Switzerland, is a Baroque castle and garden experience that offers a taste of aristocratic life. The museum features talking portraits of former castle residents and a living history museum with over 30 rooms furnished as around 1800, giving insight into the world of the nobility and their servants. The castle estate also includes magnificent historical gardens, including a Baroque kitchen and pleasure garden and a rose garden. The castle hosts changing temporary exhibitions and events.

Families and Kids

Wildegg Castle is a paradise for families: children can dress up as knights in the old castle barn, set the table in the children's castle, or saddle wooden horses in the horse stable. There is also a discovery tour with puzzles, a Foxtrail, and a playground with fire pits near the castle. The castle building itself is not accessible with a stroller.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Pushchair accessible: False
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Exceptional
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Play area, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open from 1 April to 1 November 2026, Tuesday to Sunday and holidays from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00 (1 April to 1 November 2026)
Wednesday
10:00-17:00 (1 April to 1 November 2026)
Thursday
10:00-17:00 (1 April to 1 November 2026)
Friday
10:00-17:00 (1 April to 1 November 2026)
Saturday
10:00-17:00 (1 April to 1 November 2026)
Sunday
10:00-17:00 (1 April to 1 November 2026)

Admission fees

14 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
Apprentices and students (up to 26 years)
8 CHF
Children (ages 6–16)
35 CHF
Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children)
25 CHF
Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children)
10 CHF
Groups of 10 or more

Contact

Webpage
museumaargau.ch
Address
Effingerweg 5, 5103 Wildegg

Access

Nearby stops

  • Möriken AG, Schloss Wildegg500 meters walking distance
  • Wildegg, Zentrum800 meters walking distance
  • Wildegg1200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
16m
Zürich HB
33m
Bern
48m
Basel SBB
52m
Luzern
58m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the castle with a stroller?
    The castle courtyard, bistro terrace, rose garden and the Baroque kitchen and pleasure garden are stroller-friendly (the latter with prior registration). The castle building itself is not accessible with a stroller due to the historic structure and stairs.
  • Is there a changing table for babies?
    Yes, there is a changing table in the toilets in the Erlachhaus building with the bistro.
  • Are dogs allowed on the castle grounds?
    No, dogs are not permitted on the castle grounds, including the garden area. Dog houses and tethering options are available in front of the castle entrance.
  • Can I take photos inside the castle?
    Photo and video recordings on the castle grounds are generally allowed (in the museum only without flash). Organised photo and video shoots are not permitted in the interior rooms, including the museum.
  • Is the castle accessible for wheelchair users?
    The castle is only partially accessible for wheelchair users due to the historic structure and many stairs. Only the exhibition rooms of the ancestral portrait gallery near the reception are wheelchair-accessible. The castle courtyard with bistro terrace is passable for wheelchairs, and there is an accessible toilet at the bistro.
  • Can I picnic at the castle?
    Yes, picnicking outdoors in the castle courtyard is allowed. Self-catering is not permitted in the bistro's indoor and outdoor areas. Outside the castle grounds, near the playground, there are two large fire pits for grilling and picnicking.

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