Lenzburg Castle
Lenzburg, AG
Lenzburg Castle is one of the oldest and most beautiful hilltop castles in Switzerland. The castle of knights and dragons is known for its lovingly staged rooms, exhibitions – and, of course, Fauchi the castle dragon.
The castle of knights and dragons
As you cross the drawbridge of Lenzburg Castle you will go back 1'000 years in time. Counts, knights, Bernese bailiffs and even American families all left their mark here. The Domestic Life Museum with its dressed rooms impressively showcases the castle’s living spaces: from the late Middle Ages through the Renaissance and Baroque period to the 20th century. Exhibitions illustrate the life of aristocratic families and knights in the Middle Ages. And in the prison, the cries of crooks and outlaws can still be heard.
Children's museum
The children's museum is housed in the attic of the bailiffs’ lodgings. Young castle visitors can do arts and crafts here, dress up as knights or as princesses and discover hidden staircases and oriels. Have an unforgettable visit with Fauchi: the braver ones may be daring enough to visit the dragon of Lenzburg Castle in its cave…
Guided tours, workshops and events
Museum Aargau offers guided tours and workshops in Lenzburg Castle. For example, Lady Mildred, great-great-aunt of King Charles III of England, invites you to have tea. School classes can learn interesting facts about life in the Middle Ages and the start of the modern era. Groups and teams can cook food over an open fire just like in the Middle Ages.
Fancy a new adventure? Then book a Foxtrail, a scavenger hunt full of surprises through the town and the castle. Lenzburg Castle is also known for its festivals and events such as the medieval market and the festival of Fauchi the dragon.
From April to October:
Monday closed
Tuesday - Sunday and public holidays: 10:00 – 17:00
Individuals Museum, castle courtyard, garden and bistro
| Adults | CHF 14 |
| Vocational trainees and students (up to 26 years) | CHF 10 |
| Children (4-16 years) | CHF 8 |
| Family ticket A (2 adults + max. 5 children) | CHF 35 |
| Family ticket B (1 adult + max. 5 children) | CHF 25 |
Individuals Castle courtyard, garden and bistro (without museum)
| Adults | CHF 5 |
| Vocational trainees and students (up to 26 years) | CHF 4.50 |
| Children (4-16 years) | CHF 2.50 |
Groups (from 10 persons) Museum, castle courtyard, garden and bistro
| Adults | CHF 10 |
| Vocational trainees and students (up to 26 years) | CHF 8 |
| Children (4-16 years) | CHF 4 |
| School classes | CHF 4 |
Groups (from 10 persons) Castle courtyard, garden and bistro (without museum)
| Adults | CHF 3.5 |
| Vocational trainees and students (up to 26 years) | CHF 3 |
| Children (4-16 years) | CHF 1.50 |
Free Admission
| Swiss Museum Pass |
| Museums-PASS-Musées |
| Raiffeisen MemberPlus |
| Members of the “Friends of Lenzburg Castle” association |
| VMS |
| ICOM |
Picnic and barbecue areas are available in and around the castle.
Lenzburg Castle is only partially accessible with a wheelchair or walking frame due to its historic architecture and the many steps and staircases. The castle courtyard with bistro terrace has a gravelled surface and is wheelchair-accessible.
Dogs are not allowed within the castle grounds. They can be tied up in front of the castle.
The Lenzburg Castle bistro offers delicious hot meals, great cakes, coffee and snacks.
Nearby: Mercure Hotel Krone, Lenzburg Hotel Restaurant Ochsen & Lodge, Lenzburg Trattoria Zum Alten Landgericht, Lenzburg Restaurant s'Bärli, Lenzburg
For hire
Lenzburg Castle provides the perfect set-up for events, from drinks and lectures to castle weddings and large corporate events.
Hiring rooms for weddings and events - Lenzburg Castle
Hike from Lenzburg to Lake Hallwil with Hallwyl Castle, cycling path along the Aabach river through beautiful forests and sunny fields (not steep, ideal for family walks).
Several shops in Lenzburg’s pedestrian old town, market every Tuesday and Friday in the old town with fresh, local produce.
Accommodation:
Mercure Hotel Krone
Lenzburg Hotel Restaurant Ochsen & Lodge
Lenzburg Hotel Restaurant Schifflände, Birrwil Seerose Resort & Spa
Meisterschwanden Jugendherberge Beinwil am See, Beinwil am See
Arrival
Schloss Lenzburg
5600 Lenzburg
By train
By train to Lenzburg, then by bus to the castle carpark (“Lenzburg, Schloss” is the stop).
On foot from Lenzburg rail station: 20-30 minutes.
By car
Payable parking spaces can be found below the castle. The walk to the castle takes approximately 10 minutes.
There are no official parking spaces for people with reduced mobility. Barrier-free access to the castle is available on request.