Hallwyl Castle
Seengen, AG
Hallwyl Castle is one of the most beautiful moated castles in Switzerland. The museum shows the eventful life of the noble von Hallwyl family. The nature reserve of Lake Hallwil lies just outside the castle walls. Hallwyl Castle is also a popular venue for weddings and social events.
Culture and nature experience
The romantic Hallwyl Castle offers a wealth of history and nature. In the museum, visitors can dive into in the impressive history of the von Hallwyls, a family of minor nobility. This family distinguished itself in many ways over its 800-year history: on Swiss battlefields, at European courts, in science, politics and trade as well as in the world of finance.
A castle and its family
The audio-guided tour allows you to listen to family members talking about their lives. The words of ordinary folk such as the farmers and subjects of the Hallwyl estate can also be heard. The eerie cries of the prisoners can still be heard in the cell tower. Museum Aargau offers an audio tour of the castle especially for children.
After visiting the museum, relax in the idyllic castle courtyard with its bistro. Hallwyl Castle is also just a stone's throw from the unique nature reserve on Lake Hallwil. The moated castle is itself idyllically situated on three islands, gently surrounded by the Aabach river.
Guided tours, workshops and events
Museum Aargau offers guided tours and workshops at Hallwyl Castle. Groups can book themed castle tours and medicinal herb workshops. School classes can try their hand at threshing grain in the mill and relive turbulent defensive battles around the castle as from way back in 1415.
Adventurous visitors can book the Castle Foxtrail, an exciting scavenger hunt around Lake Hallwil and through the castle. Hallwyl Castle is also known for its traditional events (including Cider days) and cultural and social occasions. The castle is also the perfect setting for lavish celebrations such as weddings.
Boat trips, hiking and cycling in the surrounding area
A boat trip on Lake Hallwil and can be perfectly combined with a hike along the marked and varied hiking trails that leading to Hallwyl Castle. A cycle path leads along the Aabach from Lenzburg through secluded forests and sunny fields to Seengen (no altitude difference, ideal for a family outing).
April to October:
Monday closed
Tuesday - Sunday and public holidays: 10:00 – 17:00
Individual admission Museum, castle courtyard and bistro
| Adults | CHF 14 |
| Vocational trainees and students (up to 26 years) | CHF 10 |
| Children (6-16 years) | CHF 8 |
| Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) | CHF 35 |
| Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) | CHF 25 |
Individual admission Castle courtyard and bistro (without museum)
| Adults | CHF 3 |
| Vocational trainees and students (up to 26 years) | CHF 2.50 |
| Children (6-16 years) | free |
| Season ticket | CHF 4 |
Groups (from 10 persons) Museum, castle courtyard and bistro
| Adults | CHF 10 |
| Vocational trainees and students (up to 26 years) | CHF 8 |
| Children (6-16 years) | CHF 4 |
| School classes | CHF 4 |
Groups (from 10 persons) Castle courtyard and bistro (without museum)
| Adults | CHF 2.50 |
| Vocational trainees and students (up to 26 years) | CHF 2 |
| Children (6-16 years) | free |
Free admission
| Swiss Museum Pass |
| Museums-PASS-Musées |
| Raiffeisen MemberPlus |
| VMS |
| ICOM |
| Members of the association “Falken und Fisch” |
Picnicking is permitted in the castle courtyard. Benches and tables are available.
Due to the historical architecture, parts of the castle grounds and larger exhibition areas are only accessible via staircases.
The inner courtyard with bistro has been rolled flat and is wheelchair-accessible.
Dogs are allowed on a lead in the castle courtyard, but are not allowed inside the castle.
Castle bistro with snacks, coffee and cake.
Nearby:
Restaurant und Metzgerei Rebstock AG, Seengen
Hotel-Speiserestaurant Hallwyl, Seengen
Pizzeria Testarossa, Seengen
Seerose Resort & Spa, Meisterschwanden
Hotel Restaurant Schifflände, Birrwil
For hire
Hallwyl Castle hires out rooms for weddings, celebrations and other events: have your wedding in the moated castle, celebrate your birthday in a historic setting or host a drinks reception in the castle courtyard.
Hire rooms for weddings and events - Hallwyl Castle
Hike around Lake Hallwil, cycle along the Aabach through secluded forests and sunny fields to Lenzburg Castle (no altitude difference, ideal for a family outing).
Accommodation:
Aparthotel-Bären, Seengen
Seerose Resort & Spa, Meisterschwanden
Hotel Restaurant Schifflände, Birrwil
Jugendherberge Beinwil am See, Beinwil am See
Arrival
Schloss Hallwyl
5707 Seengen
By train
Take the train to Lenzburg, then take the bus to the stop “Seengen, Schloss Hallwyl”. Alternatively, the castle is a 15-minute walk from Boniswil railway station (Lucerne-Lenzburg SBB line) and a 10-minute walk from the “Seengen, Poststrasse” bus stop.
by car
Hallwyl Castle is a 15-minute drive from the A1 Lenzburg exit. Parking spaces are available in front of the castle (subject to a charge).
Arrival with Google Maps